How is That Funny?! A look at the Philosophy of Humour
Picture this. You’re in a church for a Christian funeral. The air is thick with the scent of burning candles
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The responsibility of freedom: The philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre
Born in Paris in 1905, Jean-Paul Sartre lived through some of the most transformative moments in recent history and used
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Monarchs, Mythology, and Modernity
I. Coronation Day: A Tale of Two Londons London awakens to a dawn unlike any other. It’s the day of
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Philosophy through ‘The Office’
Go deeper. (That’s what she said.) I. Introduction: Venturing into The Office’s Philosophical Underpinnings “The Office” is a highly acclaimed
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The Death of God: Exploring Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche, the enigmatic and revolutionary 19th-century German philosopher, dared to challenge the foundations of morality, prompting generations to confront
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Mona Lisa on mugs and mouse mats: Unraveling the pop culture spectacle of iconic art
In the bustling bazaars of modern pop culture, two coveted items sit atop the pedestals of artistic consumerism: Van Gogh’s
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Stoicism: Nature and the problem of evil
Stoicism, an influential school of thought from ancient Greece and Rome, is renowned for its focus on virtue, self-control, and
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The Calculus of Happiness: the Legacy of Utilitarianism
Imagine you’re standing on a footbridge overlooking a railway track, and you see a trolley heading towards five workers who
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The Kingdom of Ends: the Ethics of Kant
In the 18th century, Europe was in a state of constant flux. The age of enlightenment was in full swing
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A Journey of Self-Discovery: 10 philosophical books for ages 15-19
Philosophy can be a challenging subject for anyone, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. For teenagers, exploring philosophical concepts
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The Pursuit of Pleasure: the Material World of Epicurus
Achieve pleasure and eliminate pain. This, in a compressed nutshell, sums up the ethics of Epicurus. Born in 341 BCE
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The Adventure of Philosophy: 10 philosophical books for ages 11-14
Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of a vast and mysterious forest. The trees loom high overhead, their branches
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The Philosopher of Philosophers: an Introduction to Aristotle
Practical Ethics to Achieve Self-Fulfilment Widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy, Aristotle
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Planting Wisdom Seeds: 10 philosophical books for children aged 6-10
Philosophy might seem like a big word for little people, but it’s just like a garden. It’s like planting seeds
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The Oracle of Athens: the Story of Socrates
As he lay dying, Socrates gazed upon the faces of his friends and loved ones, gathered in sorrow around his
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