In this blog post, we will explore Daoism - one of the most influential yet least understood philosophical and religious traditions in human history. Daoism is a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, or "the Way." Daoists believe that everything in the universe is interconnected and that our natural state...
You may have noticed it too: Usually it's not a lack of food or sleep that causes us worry, but our interpersonal relationships. Of course, I don't want to say that there are not also health or financial worries, but in most cases it is our interpersonal relationships that turn out to be the cause....
If you want to learn about Confucianism, you're in luck! There are a lot of great books on the subject. In this blog post, we'll share some of the best books on Confucianism for beginners. We'll give you a brief overview of each book and also tell you why it's a good choice for beginners....
In the heat of the moment, it often happens that we focus on the problem instead of spending our energy on finding a suitable solution. Of course, it is important to analyze the problem sufficiently in order to understand it and find a solution in the first place, but unfortunately it happens easily to keep focusing on the...
If you're familiar with letting days go by unused and being frustrated in the evening at not having done or undertaken more, here's a crucial trick. It may seem like some kind of truism to you, but the point is that you, as well as the vast majority of people, probably don't take this trick to heart....
Philosophy and religion have been closely intertwined throughout history. Many great philosophers had strong opinions on religious issues, and some even believed in God. In this article, we will examine the thoughts of some famous philosophers on the subject of religion. We will also examine the evidence they used to support their beliefs (or the...
Far Eastern philosophies often contain concepts of not forcing, staying flexible and not stiffening. People who have grown up in the West often have a hard time with these. Our cultural way of thinking and seeing things is too different. Yet there is a lot of potential in these. In this article we will take a closer look at where these concepts appear, how...
Epicurus was the founder of the Epicurean school, which was parallel to the Stoic school. Epicurus himself was misjudged as a lecher because his teachings placed a strong emphasis on the principle of pleasure. For a long time, this was primarily related to the sexual and intemperance as a whole. However, this was actually not at all that...
"Life is not the problem to be solved, but an experience to be had": These words of Alan Watts not only clearly show his closeness to Eastern philosophies. In his books and lectures he often points out that there is a crucial difference between western and eastern ideas. "Life is not a...
The English philosopher Alan Watts inspired during his lifetime by his talent to introduce Eastern philosophies to Westerners. Through his simple and easy to understand explanations, he managed to reach thousands. One of his most famous quotes is the following: "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone." - Alan Watts He used...
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