Philosophy Archives

The Tao: The Art of Balance and Moderation

What is the Tao? How can living according to the principle of the Tao help you invite balance and harmony into your life? “Tao” can be translated as “Way.” The core teaching of the Tao Te Ching, the classic text on Taoism, is the middle way of balance or moderation. All the great spiritual traditions teach the Tao, whether they call it that or not. Read about the concept of the Tao and how it can allow your life to effortlessly flow along the highest path.

Types of Humanism: Liberal, Socialism, Evolutionary

What are the three types of humanism? What are the central tenets of each branch of humanism? Similar to the religions that came before it, humanism has split into different branches. There are three primary branches or types of humanism are liberalism, socialism, and evolutionary humanism (fascism). Keep reading to learn about the three types of humanism.

Humanist Ethics: Morality Without God

What is the source of humanist ethics? In the absence of a divine entity to look to, how do humanists determine morally what’s right and what’s wrong? Humanist ethics is not based on the divine principle of any kind. As a non-theistic ideology, humanists derive their moral code from their internal feelings and the best human thinking in the areas of ethics, science, and well-being. Keep reading to learn about the rise of humanist ethics and how it differs from religious morality.

Is Immortality Possible? Theoretically, Yes!

Is immortality possible? Do you think eradicating death is a feasible medical goal or a hopeless pipe dream? Historically, people embraced death as a part of the deal because immortality was not even conceived as a possibility. However, as medical advances continue, scientists suggest that immortality is likely possible. Keep reading for the answer to the question: is immortality possible?

How Religion and Science Benefit One Another

Is there any common thread between religion and science? What role does religion play in science? And how does science help to keep the institution of religion in check? While many view religion and science as enemies of one another, they influence each other in two profound ways. Specifically, science draws its ethical considerations from religion, while religion is kept in check by scrutiny of science. Here is how religion and science are interrelated.

The Question of Human Superiority Over Animals

Are humans superior to animals? Do you think human superiority over animals in certain domains justifies the way we treat them? People want to believe that they are fundamentally superior to animals and that this superiority justifies our dominance over and our treatment of animals. There are three main factors for this justification: our soul, consciousness, and self-awareness. Keep reading for more about the alleged superiority of humans over animals and the real reason humans dominate the earth.

Self-Concept Theory: Deny the Self or Celebrate It?

What is the theory of self-concept? Should we de-emphasize the self? Or can celebrating it make us happy? Self-concept theory is the how an individual thinks about themselves. In the east, they de-emphasize the self to reach enlightenment. In the west, many celebrate the ethic of autonomy. Ultimately, we should be practicing a bit of both. Keep reading to learn more about the self-concept theory.

Do You Have Energy Blockages? Stop Living in the Past

What are energy blockages? What are the signs that your spiritual energy is blocked? And more importantly, what can you do to unblock it? Energy blockages are knots in your spiritual energy that form as a result of past trauma, preventing your energy from flowing freely. Once an energy block is established, your present life experience will always be polluted by the past until you release the block and allow the free flow of experience through your consciousness again. Keep reading ot learn about energy blockages and what to do to release them.

Homo Deus: Meaning and Implications

What is the meaning of the term Homo Deus? Do you think our species Homo Sapiens will eventually evolve into Homo Deus? The term Homo Deus was coined by Yuval Noah Harari to refer to the human species that will come after Homo Sapiens. In his book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, Harari unpacks the meaning of Homo Deus and explores its implications for society at large. Keep reading to understand Homo Deus, its meaning, and the implications according to Yuval Noah Harari.

Stoicism and Ryan Holiday: The Obstacle Is the Way

What is Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way about? What are the key themes discussed in the book? In The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan Holiday explains how to apply the principles of Stoicism to overcoming challenges in everyday life. The book is packed with anecdotes that illustrate how these principles have been applied in practice by some of the greatest minds in history. Here is a brief overview of The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.