Fear of change, a form of psychological fear that sometimes manages to engulf both the physical and mental level of a person, also manifests in other forms: fear of the unknown, fear of risk, fear of losing things, and even fear of outcomes. It has been said many times that man is a “creature of … Read more
Every philosopher, no matter how small a part of the journey they have traveled in the pursuit of wisdom, is characterized by their ability to dream. Dreaming, in this case, is not a result of sleep. It means building an active imagination, similar to a dream state, but with a wakeful consciousness. Such imagination enables … Read more
According to Indian tradition, their authors were ancient sages, known as rishis, whose wisdom was transmitted orally from teacher to student. This is indicated by the very word upa-ni-sad, upa (beside), ni (down), sad (to sit), which signifies a student sitting at the feet of a teacher and receiving his teachings. Another interpretation takes the … Read more
There is an old Eastern proverb that says: The past is now, as is the future, which, although not yet in existence, already is. According to the Eastern view of time, reality exists outside the framework of time, and what we experientially perceive as separate phases are actually parts of the simultaneous reality. This is … Read more
Part of a miniature depicting Boethius teaching. Medieval transcript of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius’ life Manlius Anicius Severinus Boethius, the last great philosopher of antiquity, born in 480 AD, will make it possible through his works for at least a part of ancient learning to be transmitted to the Middle Ages, which “officially” began … Read more
Dear brothers in the pursuit of truth, Bernardo Canigiani, Giovanni Canacci, and Amerigo Corsini, Receive greetings from Marsilio Ficino. When we first started our conversations about hunting, it was good that we immediately gathered hunting dogs and runners. I believe we rightly called philosophers hunters because they always diligently pursue the truth. However, are we … Read more
The following text is written on ancient Sumerian clay tablets, dating back to approximately 1600 BC, although the original text is believed to be several centuries older. Through a conversation between a father and a son, one of the eternal human themes is explored – relevant both today and in ancient Sumer – the relationship … Read more
