Lucius Annaeus Seneca – Letters to a Student

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger is one of the most significant representatives of Roman Stoicism. He was born in the 1st century BC in Roman Cordoba. From an early age, he showed talent. Under the influence of his teachers, famous stoics and pythagoreans of the time, he acquired a broad education and became a respected … Read more

Is philosophy a luxury? What is ethics?

Today, philosophy is often faced with questions of its own purpose and meaning. Often perceived as unnecessary pondering, detached from everyday life, without concrete practical and material benefit, philosophy becomes alienated even from its etymological meaning. Is this really the case, or does the meaning of philosophy not exhaust itself in the commonly accepted notion … Read more

How to Achieve Happiness – XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso

How to achieve happiness – XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso The tradition of the Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibet and the Tibetan people dates back to the 16th century with the rise of the Gelug school of Buddhism. Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as a tulku, the embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion, … Read more

Does science have all the answers?

Does science have all the answers? Science occupies an increasingly important place in our modern civilization. Since Europe emerged from the Middle Ages in the 15th century, the scientific community has played an increasingly important and influential role in shaping the leaders of the Western world. Over time, various scientific movements have emerged, such as … Read more

Albert Schweitzer – Call for Peace

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