During the arduous escape to India across the Himalayas, Tibetan refugees carried hundreds of manuscripts, often sacrificing their own lives to preserve them. Many of these precious texts were handed over to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who established the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, with the aim of preserving and … Read more
Oh Father Bartol, From above they wanted to observe you, conquistador-like, leaning on their swords like stone shadows; with their malicious spittle, they trampled the land of your endeavors; they said: There goes the agitator, they lied: He is paid by foreigners, He has no homeland, He betrays us, But your sermon was not just … Read more
Let no one envy us for competing in virtue. Such a person, in fact, uplifts the state by competing themselves and not detracting others through slander. Plato, Laws We live in exceptional and challenging times. We cannot label them as good or bad – they are simply what we need to develop a true sense … Read more
Adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, 10th December 1948 (Resolution No. 217 /III/) “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” These are the opening words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. These words are imbued with the idea that every … Read more
Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected president of the Republic of South Africa, a country that had suffered for centuries from the consequences of social and economic discrimination in its racially divided society. From his early understanding of democracy within the context of his culture to his persistent efforts and sacrifices in later stages … Read more
Is Morality Relative? This is one of those philosophical questions that will probably always exist. Undoubtedly, there are many possible answers, but perhaps it is best to start with Immanuel Kant’s philosophy. Kant’s stance on this question was clear. In a world of relativity, only one thing can be considered an unconditional good: goodwill. Talent, … Read more
