Exploring the Milestones and Minds That Have Shaped Our Understanding of Existence YouTube related to this post is here: TICK! Introduction Philosophy, derived from the Greek term "philosophia" meaning "love of wisdom," is the study of fundamental questions concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Its history spans thousands of years and encompasses various... Continue Reading →
The Role of Philosophy in Confronting Our Climate Emergency
The Role of Philosophy in Confronting Our Climate Emergency In an age of escalating climate crises, where science and policy often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook the profound role philosophy can play in addressing the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Yet, philosophy offers more than abstract thinking—it provides a moral compass, a deeper understanding... Continue Reading →
The Role of Philosophy in Confronting Our Climate Emergency
In an age of escalating climate crises, where science and policy often take center stage, it’s easy to overlook the profound role philosophy can play in addressing the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Yet, philosophy offers more than abstract thinking—it provides a moral compass, a deeper understanding of our relationship with the planet, and frameworks to... Continue Reading →
Daisaku Ikeda President, Soka Gakkai International January 26, 2022 Even as we approach the second anniversary of the official declaration of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, variants continue to emerge, causing new waves of infection and creating challenging conditions in many countries. It is distressing to contemplate the reality of people around the world who,... Continue Reading →
Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity (2022 Peace Proposal)
rehumanization of politics
If I may, I like to make a point about Republicans. I have nothing against those that are of this political party. I have some really cool awesome loyal friends that are republicans. Although I might disagree with their proposed solutions or ideology in resolving issues or implementing necessary solutions yet I am in support of their... Continue Reading →
content with yourself…
“I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night” - Galileo Galilei ☼ “You have to count on living every single day in a way you believe will make you feel good about your life -- so that if it were over tomorrow, you'd be content with yourself” - Jane Seymour
life is…
Life is the blossoming of flowers in the spring, the ripening of fruit in the fall, the rhythm of the earth and of nature. Life is the cry of cicadas signaling the end of summer, migratory birds winging south in a transparent autumn sky, fish frolicking in a stream. Life is the joy beautiful music... Continue Reading →
eternal peace is not a static condition…
"Whether we can become good citizens of the world hinges upon the degree of self-control we achieve. It is, after all, the ability to see ourselves penetratingly that enables us to transcend national boundaries and ethnic barriers. Eternal peace is not a static condition but a continuum that is consciously maintained through the interaction of... Continue Reading →
acquire a global perspective…
"While people are gradually beginning to acquire a global perspective, wars and struggles fought over racial, ethnic, and religious issues are as omnipresent as ever. By calling a Special Session on Education, the United Nations can effectively launch a campaign for educating world citizens that will encourage people to see that we are all passengers... Continue Reading →
life’s greatest mysteries…
“One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world.” - Proverb quotes (Downloaded from Thinkexist)
citizen of the world…
"When asked his nationality, Socrates is said to have replied that he was not only an Athenian but also a citizen of the world. His remark shows us the kind of philanthropic spirit that, transcending narrows bounds of nation, race and region, regards the whole world as its home. This attitude should be at the... Continue Reading →