What makes a philosopher?

What makes a philosopher?

What exactly is a philosopher? This is a question many people ask themselves, and it is not always easy to answer. In short, a philosopher is someone who thinks about the nature of existence and tries to understand the world around them. They use reason and logic to examine various aspects of life and explore...

Lao Tzu on the Flow of Life: How to Get Through Life Well

Lao Tzu on the Flow of Life: How to Get Through Life Well

In Daoism, the fundamental principle of Wu-Wei is often found. Wu-Wei is the principle of "non-forcing" through which one should be able to achieve one's goals, but Wu-Wei is often misunderstood - especially in the Western world. In the following quote it becomes clear how Wu-Wei is to be understood: "Those who flow, as life flows, know that they have no...