“Virtue is nothing more than acting in accordance with the laws of one’s own nature. Spinoza” “Today, it seems that the concept of “virtue” refers to an outdated ethical system. Virtue comes from the Latin word “vir,” which means human, and “virtus” denotes the merit of a person, the moral strength that one develops, the … Read more
“If my sense of identity is based on what I have, on possession, if I can say ‘I am what I have,’ then the question arises ‘what am I if I lose what I have?’, stated Erich Fromm, a psychoanalyst and philosopher, in a 1976 interview, upon the publication of his book “To Have or … Read more
Before we dive into this topic, we need to clarify something: in life, in living beings, and therefore in human beings, there are no absolute values. We do not refer to archetypes of Justice, Beauty, or Truth because in the world of ideas, they exist as absolutes, but in the manifested world, things become relative … Read more
Mindfulness is the conscious and compassionate observation of the moment, without judgment or evaluation. Through regular practice of mindfulness, we can become aware of our own thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and learn how to accept and transform them in a positive way. Therefore, dignity is the ability to maintain internal discipline and use our awareness … Read more
Sparta has always been considered a special form of Greek culture. Unlike their Greek counterparts, who are remembered for their masterpieces of art and philosophy, Spartans are remembered for their unique way of life. Warfare, the pursuit of honor, courage, and the desire to be better enabled Sparta to be the leading power in the … Read more
In recent years, so-called conspiracy theories have become very widespread. Without entering into a discussion of whether some of them are true, the term “conspiracy theory” implies that they are theories, therefore unproven claims. Despite this, they easily find their way into people’s minds and convince many advocates of their truth. Conspiracy theories are not … Read more
It seems that the recent history of humanity has been focused on experiencing freedom as one of the greatest values in life. As a result, each of us is fighting to conquer this esteemed prize. Freedom that is simply free, without rules, empty of content and purpose, follows the example of a miser desperately accumulating … Read more
“Concerning his work La soft-idéologie (The Soft Ideology), French philosopher François-Bernard Huyghe says: “Times are tough, and ideas are weak.” Originality is dead, and in the search for the original harmony, man has mixed left and right: each of these sides increasingly resembles the other. Compromise between these opposites is in fashion, taking place on … Read more
George Lucas Dreams are extremely important; nothing can be accomplished without first envisioning it. George Lucas This is what Goethe said in Faust, and what Lucas knew how to express in modern language: the message that technology will not save us. Our computers, our tools, our machines are not enough. We need to rely on … Read more
Fear among people is not a new problem. It has been around for quite some time, perhaps longer than we dare to calculate, as man has lost faith in himself, in the destiny that is suitable for him, and consequently, in the destiny of humanity. History is completely foreign to him and he does not … Read more
