The philosophical perspective associates "self-evaluation" instantly with long-standing key topics of philosophical research such as the metaphysics of the self, the nature of self-reference and the nature of values. "Self-evaluation" seems to be a notion conceptually close to Socrates' seminal "...
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." This sentence by Socrates reminds us of the importance of humility. Instead of pretending to know everything, we should be willing to admit our ignorance and be open to learning.Paragraph 2:"The unexamined life is not worth...
For example, the philosophical system of existentialism, which emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and the meaninglessness of life in the absence of self-defined purpose, is grounded in the philosophical foundation of existentialist principles such as the primacy of...
These nuggets of wisdom offer more than just words; they are seeds that can blossom into deep philosophical insights. They offer a unique perspective, shedding light on life's mysteries, enabling us to understand the world and ourselves better. Each philosophical quote is like a beacon of knowle...
To look from a morbid perspective towards healthier concepts and values, and again conversely to look down from the abundance and certainty of rich life into the secret labour of the instincts of décadence—that is what I have practised most, it has been my own particular field of experience...
called an ‘untimely’ perspective on our philosophical concerns. The first fails to do so because it does not, in itself, yield philosophy; the second yields philosophy, but only too much of the time it yields our philosophy. Soames’s history falls into the second of these types. He ...
By reading this book, you will gain a strong perspective on how you can look beyond people's facades and develop your own unique sense of purpose by resisting conformity. The lessons in this book offer distinguished tools for success and self-improvement, whether you’re focusing on a relation...
Surely this means that the ethos driving society is more noble than the trinity of "entertainment", business, and sports. Placing elements in a larger perspective, these are only palliatives to keep a humanity happy for a moment, but a humanity that presumably is active in reaching for truth...
The title of this book may appear not to be a cheerful read but wait till you start turning the pages. You won’t be able to put it down. It is a scalding perspective of a forgotten population told by a curious red-haired kid who has gone through a ton of poverty, love, losses,...
The aim of this paper is to examine the riddles composed by Cleobulina of Rhodes, who was one of the first known Greek intellectual women and a renowned riddle composer. I intend to argue that her riddles offer a perspective on knowledge that is relevant for the history of ancient thought...