The life of Lao Tzu is surrounded by many mysteries, and one question that has bothered historians for centuries is whether or not he was married. Some say he was married to a woman named Lady Wei, while others believe he never married at all. What does Lao Tzu teach in his writings...?
A question that many have asked themselves over the years: Can philosophy be a hobby? And if so, what does that mean? For some people, spending their free time philosophizing may seem like a strange pastime. But for others, it's a passion they would never give up. So what is it that...
Life is fascinating but not always easy. For thousands of years, scholars have been racking their brains about how to live properly. And so numerous philosophical schools emerged, with extremely good concepts and ideas on how we should live our lives. Lao Tzu was one of these scholars and has left us numerous quotes that do just that....
Taoism has been gaining more and more attention lately as people look for ways to live a simpler and more stress-free life. But what is Taoism? How did it come into being? And what are its main principles? In this article, we take a detailed look at Taoism - from its history and philosophy to...
Anger or rage describes an emotion we all have to deal with. And sometimes we struggle with it. It can be encouraging to know that we are not alone in this, but what we all need are frequent reminders that anger and rage only cause us to hurt ourselves. And that's not just...
Stoicism has recently experienced a major revival. Many people turn to this philosophical school of thought in the hope of finding meaning in life. But: what exactly is Stoicism and how did it come about? The philosophy of Stoicism has been around for centuries, and its main principles are still valid today....
Existentialism and absurdism are two philosophies that are often confused with each other. They have many things in common, but there are also some important differences. In this blog post, we'll go over the definitions of the two philosophies, discuss the similarities and differences, and help you decide which philosophy is better for you. In addition, we'll introduce...
Many have claimed that Albert Camus was an existentialist philosopher. However, a closer look at his work reveals that he was not an existentialist at all. In this article, we will explore the question of why Camus cannot be considered an existentialist and examine the main differences between his philosophy and that of Jean-Paul Sartre. We will also...
Existentialism and nihilism are two of the most popular philosophical movements of the 20th century. Although they are related, there are crucial differences between them. In this blog post, we'll explore those differences and try to figure out which of the two is more appealing to you. We'll also take a look at the future of these philosophies and see...
Chances are, the following quote speaks to you personally to some degree. Far too often we feel we can't be anything ourselves, but have to put on some kind of mask (the word "persona," by the way, comes from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask) in order to fit into society....
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