…on the quest for truth
Human civilisation relies on certain principles and conventions that are held to be the foundations of a just society. It is widely believed that in the absence of these ideals, humans shall fall prey to their chaotic, brute nature. The two most significant of these ideals are: Equality and Justice. Human desire for power and … Read more
During his trial in Athens around 399 BCE, the renowned Greek philosopher Socrates declared that “the unexamined life is not worth living” (ὁ δὲ ἀνεξέταστος βίος οὐ βιωτὸς ἀνθρώπῳ). He had been accused of impiety and corrupting the youth through his relentless questioning of the Athenian beliefs. His defiance ultimately led to his death sentence. … Read more
One of the most notable quotes in Philosophy is René Descartes’s first principle: Cogito, ergo sum. It’s a Latin phrase which means “I think, therefore I am”. That which cannot think, does not exist. Ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Parmenides have expressed similar views regarding consciousness and existence. I think, therefore I am … Read more
As humans, we often assume that wisdom is universal—that what’s true in one man’s life must apply equally well to another. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actions deemed wise for one man may constitute absolute folly in the case of another. Let’s consider an example of two men whose understanding of the world … Read more
When I was young and naive, I believed that the world consists of two types of people – good and evil. My definition of good and evil was rather simplistic as well. People who cared for others’ well-being were good, while those who sought to harm others were evil. As my critical thinking skills developed … Read more