We often talk about stars, planets, animals, the sky, the earth, water, snow, but we forget the true meaning and significance of the word Universe. Man wonders about the overall nature to which he himself belongs, but usually loses sight of the basic idea that the question refers to. The word Universe denotes what strives … Read more
Original etymological and conceptual meaning of the word “uljudnost” (courtesy in Spanish) comes from the concept of a court (corte in Spanish), a place where philosophers, artists, writers, politicians, economists, judges, doctors, and generally all experts and prominent individuals gathered in ancient times, whose role was to give opinions and make decisions within a state … Read more
Exploring ancient traditions from different parts of the world and different historical periods, it seems that for them the path of human development is synonymous with the path towards unity. The search for truth, higher reality, is often presented as the ability to transcend the illusion of separation that causes man to act in contradiction … Read more
In these times where it seems that everyone is only looking out for their own interests, new patterns are emerging that encourage us to rethink our relationships with others. One of the essential areas where we establish relationships with others is the work environment. In that field, in the world of entrepreneurship, a new paradigm … 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
It is not uncommon to hear that various institutions are organizing campaigns, forums, and other events aimed at sensitizing people to unity and peace. All these efforts not only deserve praise but are also necessary in a world that is globalized by economy, but not by universal values. It is encouraging to see an increasing … 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
The Renaissance is often interpreted as a return to the values of the ancient era. However, the return to antiquity is not just the convenient acceptance of some past and forgotten knowledge. It is once again understood as the main source of humanistic thought. The Renaissance man is a man of tradition, inheritor of human … Read more
Human Needs There are several fundamental human needs that distinguish humans from all other living beings and on which their mental health depends. Self-awareness gives birth to the need for a sense of one’s own identity. Fromm defines identity as “the core of our personality that is unchanging and lasts throughout our lives, despite changing … Read more
Half a century ago, the philosopher, psychologist, and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm raised a somewhat unusual question in his book “Healthy Society”: Is modern society mentally healthy? Can society, in general, be sick? The question is based on data about the increasing number of mental illnesses in developed societies, the growing number of people succumbing to … Read more
