This is how I understand goodness: it strives for the common good of all humans, what the Greeks call philanthropy, which is inadequately expressed by the word humanity (as it is used). I call goodness a habit, and good nature a predisposition. As a divine attribute, Goodness is the greatest of all virtues and dignities … Read more
In the rich treasury of Asian culture, Buddhism occupies a significant place as a phenomenon that has shaped the thinking, customs, art, philosophy, and religion of various peoples and connected the vast expanses of this continent. By the end of the 6th century BC, it spread throughout India and, by the 7th century, encompassed Turkestan, … Read more
Using a spinning wheel for cotton processing, Gandhi advocated for the revival of traditional Indian crafts and the economic independence of villages. Sabarmati, also known as Gandhi’s ashram, Harijan ashram, or satyagraha ashram, is located in the outskirts of Ahmadabad, on the western bank of the Sabarmati river. The ashram was founded at this location … Read more
They challenge the fate of our collective development. Character is not acquired overnight; it is built through years of experience, practice, learning, and self-reflection. It is the internal foundation that determines our actions and reactions in everyday situations. Character is not just a matter of moral values but also of our mental and emotional makeup. … Read more
How to humanize the world? When I was a child, I really liked science fiction books. I especially remember some classics like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, books by van Vogt, Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein, or Philip Jose Farmer, to name just a few. While reading those books, I fantasized about the future. It was … Read more
Albert Schweitzer – Invitation to Peace The astonishing development of science and technology has led to material prosperity in every aspect of human life. Unfortunately, this progress has also been accompanied by the development of warfare to unimaginable scales. The arms race between the leading world powers has resulted in the total amount of nuclear … Read more
