Philosophy

Reading Greek Philosophy as Psychotherapy — I’m currently researching the philosophy of the Presocratic philosopher Anaxagoras for a book I’m writing about Socrates. I’m very interested in the therapeutic dimension of Greek philosophy, particularly Stoicism. So I’ve been wondering if Anaxagoras’ philosophy can potentially be read from that perspective. I’m not suggesting that Anaxagoras was a…

Great thinkers’ advice on dealing with the many difficulties of life — Dealing with the difficulties of life is now a business. Think about it. There weren’t “life coaches” thousands of years ago. Life hacks and apps are abundant everywhere, plus businesses will provide gadgets to make life easier for a fee. Obviously, this can be a good thing. But it does…

The philosophy of science has a central problem! — The grue paradox deals with the scientific notion of induction and challenges its objective validity. I have already covered the mathematical notion of induction and the logical notion of confirmation (the raven paradox) in separate essays. A sound understanding of these two topics will, in my opinion, help you appreciate…

A beginners guide for those aiming to live well — If you’re looking for some helpful tips from Stoicism, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, I’ll share four tips that can help you live a more peaceful and productive life. What is Stoicism? Stoicism, in a nutshell, is a philosophy that teaches us to think…