Recently, I have been contemplating the ability to perceive beauty and meaning. In order to perceive anything, it is necessary to develop our sensory organs. We have developed eyes to see. Without ears, sound waves would be elusive to us. If someone were to talk to us about pleasant and unpleasant smells, we wouldn’t know … Read more
In many religious and philosophical traditions, the concept of the immortality of the soul is a fundamental belief. According to some, the soul is eternal and preexists before birth, and then death is just a temporary separation of the soul from the body, with hope for life after death. This second perspective provides comfort and … Read more
“When we think of fencing, we think of sword fighting techniques. This is quite natural, but incorrect, according to the words of the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. And indeed, everyone who has heard of Musashi knows that he was much more than just a skilled swordsman. Judging by his calligraphy and ink drawings, he … Read more
Prominent Greek philosopher and ruler, Architas of Tarentum, operated in the first half of the 4th century BC in the former Magna Graecia in southern Italy. He was a representative of the Pythagorean philosophical school and a contemporary of Plato. The teachings and ideas of the Pythagoreans were passed down through Architas, as one link … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Truth “What is truth?” Pilate mockingly asked, not waiting for an answer. There is certainly some satisfaction in instability, as holding onto faith is considered a slavery that threatens freedom of will in both thought and action. Although there are no longer philosophical sects of that kind, there are still some … Read more
