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8 Essential Greek Philosophy Books You Shouldn't Miss

In this post, we'll look at a collection of the greatest Greek philosophy books of all time, which provide insights into the everlasting wisdom of these great thinkers.

These Japanese Philosophies are Super Interesting...

Some of the ancient concepts and philosophies that the Japanese culture lives and thrives by have stood the test of time and are believed to help in living life with grace, balance, and acceptance.

Western vs Eastern - What's the Difference?

An amusing way to look at the differences between cultures, this series of photos may exaggerate and generalize quite a bit, but a lot of their points are valid, both about culture that is more eastern and about cultures that are more western. Which would you rather live in?

Did You Ever Imagine the Western Balkans To Be This Stunning?

I didn't think of the Western Balkan region as a must-visit travel destination - until I saw these jaw-dropping photos! Consisting of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, the Western Balkans are incredibly beautiful and varied.

The Philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche in 20 Quick Quotes

Friedrich Nietzsche is undoubtedly a name you’ve heard before. A poet, composer, philologist, and a well-known philosopher, this 19th-century German native started his prolific career with a passio..

Black-and-White Photos of National Parks Across Western US

Landscape photographer Lynn Radeka has been traveling to famous landmarks at national parks across the western US and portraying them on film since the late 1980s.

Connecting Eastern Medicine With Its Western Counterpart

Medicinal practices from the east and west certainly are not mutually exclusive, which is why many people are now starting to incorporate the best ideas from both into their lives. Curious? Check o..

10 Classic Paradoxes fom Philosophy, Math, and Physics

Watch this last video to see some fun twists on the Bootstrap paradox. 10 Mind-Boggling Logical Paradoxes educational, famous, philosophy, logic, mind blowing, scientific explanations, fascinating facts, paradox in every sphere of human knowledge, we’re bound to run into inconsistencies.

16 Pearls of Wisdom from Socrates

Often referred to as the father of Western Philosophy, Socrates was an Ancient Greek philosopher who lived in the city of Athens between 470 and 399 BC. Today, Socrates is one of the most recognized figures in history, but when he was alive, he was considered kind of a rebel.

17 Quotes from Greek Philosophers That Will Inspire You

The classical Greek philosophers, who discovered many of the most important foundations of modern Western science and philosophy, were also among the first to deal with this question, as well as many other issues concerning human existence and the feelings that surround it.

The Sublime Beauty of the Haiku Poem and How to Write One

Soon, hokkus became appreciated as standalone poems, influenced perhaps by classical Chinese poetry which was concise, laden with natural imagery and embodying a Buddhist philosophy. But as in all other cultural imports, the Japanese added precision and structure to the core idea.