Phi-lo-so-phie
Noun, feminine [the]
- Striving for knowledge about the meaning of life, the nature of the world and the position of man in the world; doctrine, science of the knowledge of the meaning of life, the world and the position of man in the world.
- personal way of looking at life and things
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Amor Fati: The differences between the Stoic original and Nietzsche's version
Amor fati, a Latin expression that translates as "love of fate", is a concept that has fascinated philosophers for centuries. This idea is said to encourage people to view everything that happens in their lives, including suffering and loss, as necessary and even beneficial. Even though the concept of amor fati has been explored by various thinkers, it is...
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Leibniz on decoding the world
Philosophy often seems foreign and distant, but it is actually omnipresent. Even the great achievements of our time, such as computers and the internet, which connects thoughts and ideas all over the world, and most recently artificial intelligence. These modern marvels can be traced back centuries to ancient philosophical roots. "The art of discovery can...
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Why people are becoming more selfish
One of the reasons why people are becoming more selfish (besides alienation through social media, overpacing, etc.) is that hardly anyone sees a benefit in helping others. "What's in it for me?" This question - whether asked consciously or unconsciously - is often enough reason for the decision not to help someone, not to support someone. The...
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Why there is no sound when a tree falls but no one is there
The following question is an ancient and popular one: "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?" This question may seem trivial at first, but it leads us to profound reflections on perception and reality. The common answer to this question is, yes. And...
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Learning to appreciate imperfection with Kintsugi
TL;DR Kintsugi (金継ぎ): The art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold, silver or platinum. It symbolizes the beauty of imperfection and the value of accepting mistakes and adversity as part of one's own history. In the delicate lines of the golden repair, tracing the cracks of a once-broken vase, there is a profound sense of the...
Quote to think about
„Not all those who wander are lost.“
j. R. R. Tolkien
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