An Epicurean and a Stoic enter a bar. The Epicurean asks for the wine list and orders the most expensive bottle of Champagne. 'Why not?' She says. 'Life is all about experiencing pleasure'. The Stoic balks at the cost and orders a soft drink. He admonishes her. 'People are starving…
Non-fiction books can enrich our lives in many ways. They can be very important to society just as many fiction books are. There have been many great non-fiction books throughout history that have been a huge influence on how we think about and understand society, the world, and even the…
Watching philosophical movies can be a way of engaging with, learning about, and actively partaking in philosophy. There is no doubt that philosophy can be intimidating. Writings by philosophers are often complicated, dense, and heavy. But we have something very accessible to all of us in popular culture that may…
Terrence Malick's movies are unique, but they are also divisive. You either like them or you don’t. Some will think Terrence Malick's movies as groundbreaking, insightful, and moving pieces of work, whilst others may believe they are pretentious, laborious, and unengaging. So why do Malick’s films have such a polarising…
Many of us sometimes feel a bit lost. We can be paralyzed by decisions and end up feeling emotionally numb. Do you ever feel like you need to reconnect with some inner compass? The answer could be found in developing practical wisdom. But what exactly is practical wisdom? In this…
The mind-body problem is one of the most famous issues within philosophical discussion. It has been a point of argument and deep interest for philosophers throughout history. The mind-body problem was addressed by Buddhism and the ancient Greeks, all the way through to Rene Descartes and beyond. But why is…
The Five Buddha Families are a vital principle in Buddhist philosophy. Buddhism is primarily concerned with reaching a state of Enlightenment, wholly separated from the individualistic and earth-bound tendencies of the Ego. Through the purging of ego-based beliefs and emotions, we grow to inhabit a space of Connection and Oneness…
Perennial philosophy is a strand of philosophical thought prevalent in culture since the Renaissance. It became popularised in the 20th century where these ideas became widespread across academia and society. Perennial philosophy is a viewpoint that provides an interesting outlook on the practice of many religious faiths. It is a…
