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
Francis Bacon – On Atheism I would sooner believe all the stories from Legends, and the Talmud, and the Quran, rather than that this Universe is without a mind. That is why God never created miracles to refute atheism, because his ordinary works refute it. It is true that a little philosophy inclines the human … Read more
Philosophical discourse as a spiritual exercise French philosopher Pierre Hadot is one of the most unusual figures in the French intellectual scene. Despite living in the 20th century, where the concept of philosophy has become detached from vitality and has become the subject of abstract academic discussions, he removes the label of uselessness from it … Read more
Philosophical activism Many of us feel the need to take concrete steps to ensure a better place for our children to live. However, if we do not consider the deeper reasons behind our problems, activism can become a Sisyphean task – action without real change. Kenyan Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Prize for her … Read more
Philosophy for life Talking about life, about living, about a philosophy for life is becoming increasingly important today because, unfortunately, we have become accustomed to daily news of destruction, death, and suffering. Faced with this avalanche that is approaching us, it is necessary to once again emphasize the importance of life. That is what I … Read more
The philosophy of the VUCA world The acronym VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) was initially used by the US military to describe the world that became unstable, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous after the end of the Cold War. It was then adopted by the business world as a framework for dealing with rapid changes in … Read more
Philosophy as a Way of Life The other day, I heard a meaningful sentence from a farmer: “Farming is a way of life.” And it occurred to me that any job done with care and diligence must be a way of life. The same applies to philosophy. According to Pierre Hadot, a 20th-century French philosopher, … Read more
Philosophy and Religion Today, there is a deep divide between these two areas, and most people perceive them as opposing. Religion, according to general understanding, is associated with faith or blind belief, while philosophy is linked to reason. It seems that faith is contrary to reason. Can this opposition ever be reconciled? In its essence, … Read more
Deep Meaningful Conversation I have just discovered the meaning of the acronym DMC and I have to admit that it has captivated me. DMC stands for Deep Meaningful Conversation. It seems to have been used since 2017, and it has become more popular thanks to TV shows like Love Island. There are about 450 different … Read more
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
