The most famous American poet, Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886), only published seven poems during her lifetime, and that was anonymously. She lived a secluded life, rarely leaving the confines of her family home in Amherst, Massachusetts. In isolation, she dedicated herself to reading and writing, while maintaining a vibrant correspondence throughout her life. This … Read more
“The pursuit of knowledge and discovery is the joy and right of humanity.” – Alexander von Humboldt “The exploration of encounters between nations, the interaction of different cultures, sometimes thousands of kilometers apart, is one of the most exciting branches of science.” “Cultures have always communicated with each other. Communication between cultures allows for new … Read more
uch a widespread use of digital technologies has seemingly enabled greater connectivity among people, but at the same time, it has facilitated the emergence of the modern Narcissus, a self-centered individual who is dependent on their smartphone and the opinions of others. How can we rid ourselves of these illusions? The figure of Narcissus comes … Read more
Every being has its own destiny and the path it takes to reach that destiny. For humans, it is the conquest of humanity, meaning all the good and noble that is implied by that. Human history has been marked by racial, national, religious, and other intolerance, wars, terrorism, poverty, hunger and disease, but in those … Read more
One thing always amazes me, and that is how one and the same cause can bring about so many completely different experiences and subsequent “realities”. The current pandemic is a good example. As I observe my wide circle of friends and family in different countries, colleagues, neighbors, and acquaintances, I see that this unprecedented situation … Read more
José Saramago – Let’s Return to Philosophy When it comes to various attempts to fathom what the future holds for us, I think it would be better if we contemplate what tomorrow brings, the day that most of us can still assume we will experience alive. In fact, if in the distant year of 999 … Read more
