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Philosophy

An Ode To Books
three thoughts
Jul 12 • 
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On Work
Three Ideas
Jul 6 • 
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6 Rules to Live By
Notes on Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
Jul 1 • 
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On Living
Lessons from Poets, Thinkers, and Philosophers
May 18 • 
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Imagination, Books & Films
Why stories feel personal
May 4 • 
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Sharing the Journey, Not Just the Destination
A makeshift mission statement
Apr 20 • 
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Cinema, Culture & Capitalism
Three Conclusions
Jul 6, 2024 • 
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A Lesson From Ramayana
Mother Kausalya shows how small gestures can leave lasting impressions
Apr 24, 2024 • 
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How Are Humans Flawed? Answers Montaigne
Michel De Montaigne spent a great deal of his life observing humans and their actions, and fortunately for us, he came to some highly relevant…
Mar 17, 2024 • 
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What Does Montaigne Tell Us About Reason, Pride, and Faith?
Montaigne's medieval ideas can help us find direction in contemporary times.
Mar 10, 2024 • 
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On Human Senses & Perception
Is my experience the only truth? Are my senses lying?
Nov 30, 2023 • 
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Academic Freedom, Spiritual Studies, and So On
How can a scholar ask the right questions?
Oct 15, 2023 • 
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