Ancient Greek philosopher Plato warned that wise individuals who avoid civic participation will inevitably be ruled by less ...
Among the great philosophers’ names, Socrates stands as one of the most notable. Born around 470 BCE, the ancient Greek philosopher is largely to thank for founding Western philosophy and was even a ...
Mencius challenged the common fear of shame, arguing that its absence is the true danger. He proposed shame as a vital moral ...
Aristotle, a pivotal figure in history, profoundly influenced philosophy, science, and politics for centuries. Born in ...
In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...
Quote of the Day by Aristotle: Aristotle's timeless wisdom suggests that true intelligence stems from self-awareness, not ...
Critics argued that the Indian concept of time, cyclical and infinite, prevented long-term strategic planning. However, this ...
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A lesson from Theophrastus on using time more wisely

Daily choices about work, family and distractions reveal how people spend time and whether they are truly living before it ...
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Peace through international law

International law is in a bad way these days. This is the conclusion reached by Margaret MacMillan, emeritus professor of international history at Oxford University. Canada seems to be one of the few ...
The kylix drinking cup in ancient Greek symposiums revealed who was an aristocrat and who didn’t belong to the elite circle.
On a Monday evening last May, Danielle S. Allen, a political theorist at Harvard, strode into the university’s Faculty Club wearing sneakers and a bright orange blazer. The occa ...