Alan Watts, a major interpreter of Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, spoke about the principle of relativity as embodied in Daoism and the traditional Chinese view of the nature of things. This concept illuminates the multiple perspectives that exist in viewing the world and its phenomena. You can find the talk on...
Most of us would say that we have our emotions under control. But is that true? If you now compare yourself mentally with choleric people who throw a tantrum at every little thing and overwhelm those around them with aggression and verbal, but possibly also physical injuries, you will easily come to the conclusion: It's true. After all, you yourself are...
Even though Kant was not a representative of the Christian religion, he saw that the moral guidelines provided by this religion were essential for a good life and a healthy mind. But these maxims are not unique to Christianity. Every great religion comes with something similar to a handbook. Whether the Bible,...
This little head belongs to a squirrel that I met in the forest today and with which I engaged in a playful eye duel for three or four minutes. It was one of those moments in the forest that showed me why I come here regularly. Hardly any other place is so suitable and so predestined to bring you into the...
In a wood-paneled room that was probably a study, an old man sat on a chair in front of several stacks of books. Dressed in a tweed suit typical of the time, he narrowed his eyes briefly and put on his glasses before he began to read aloud. This man was not only a respected linguist and literary scholar, he was also a...
"The only immediately credible reality is the reality of consciousness." reNÉ Descartes Can we trust reality? Is it credible? That it exists is not at all certain and has already been dealt with in a number of films and books. The only thing we can be sure of - as we learned from the quote above - is that...
The words of the Greek philosopher Epicurus still resonate in the world of philosophical thought and application today: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; remember that what you have now was once among the things you only hoped for." epicurus This simple proverb contains a deep...
Do you remember the time when you stood in wonder under the starry night sky as a child? Or when you saw a deer while walking in the woods and held your breath in amazement? But then you stopped having those experiences. Somehow. Somewhere along the way. And you're not alone in that. But the truth is....
You may have heard the following ancient quote: "Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education" and you may also know that it comes from the ancient philosopher Zhuangzi. But what does it mean exactly? To understand this quote, we must first understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is...
What if I told you that your academic achievements did not depend solely on your education and intelligence? Imagine a world where the beliefs and expectations of others can influence the course of your success, where the power of perception has the ability to shape your abilities and the results you...
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