Have you ever asked yourself why there is evil in the world? The concepts of good and evil are only subjective sensations, the result of comparative judgments and the free choice of each person. Before we talk about evil in the world today, let’s discuss how different philosophers in history…
Why do bad things happen to good people? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I remember struggling with this question for many years. I may now be able to shed some light on the subject. As I pondered this question during my lifetime, I would always fall short of…
While Stephen Hawking's death on the 14 March 2018 saddened the whole world, his life has been an inspiration in so many ways. The following Stephen Hawking quotes sum up his attitudes to science, life, the universe, relationships and living with a disability. Before we present our list of quotes,…
Poignant art. Gerhard Haderer creates realistic drawings that say a lot about the way we live. The artist has made a career out of satirical drawings that resonate with the honest truth about today's society. We present some of the talented illustrator's work and explain what it says about life…
Some philosophical questions are so difficult you could tie yourself up in mental knots trying to understand them. But they do make great dinner party conversations. We usually refer to these types of philosophical queries as thought experiments. People have been using these conundrums to understand philosophical concepts for nearly…
Have you ever heard the term Earth Angel? No, they’re not perfect and pristine individuals, and yes, some people believe they are real! The term earth angel may have you scratching your head in confusion. When you think of this word, you might envision human-like creatures, draped in white linen and…
Have you ever heard the saying, boys don’t cry? Well, it’s just another one of society's standards that don’t mean squat. I remember my father reprimanding my big brother after he got hurt. My father gave him a scolding and when tears came to his eyes, my father said, boys don’t…
Majestic in its sandy beauty, the Sahara Desert has always been an iconic image of the beauty and power of nature. Even though difficult to imagine, just a mere 12,000 years ago, the endless heat and lifeless sands were a vibrant resort filled with lakes, grassland, and rain. With this…
