A fascinating retelling of an early account of the 'weird new Christians' given in the 2nd century CE by a Roman. What a different perspective it is. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTilTcdVAb8&t=269s Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every weekend, I hope to share with you an article I've read or a video I've seen and considered … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Early Account of Christianity
Spreading the Word: Intrinsic Value of Education
Today I am glad to share with you a fellow blogger's recent article that I have enjoyed reading very much. It invites us to think about the intrinsic value of education, not just its material and instrumental value in helping us get a well-paid job. Here it is: "Education for Humans" on A Life of … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Intrinsic Value of Education
Spreading the Word: Deduction, Induction, Abduction?
When we reason, we use inferences. In philosophy, where people like to order and categorize things, there are three types of inferences: deduction, induction, abduction. We all use them daily (especially the last two), but we do not always realize what they are, how they work, and what are their strengths and weaknesses. Recently, I … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Deduction, Induction, Abduction?
Spreading the Word: Kierkegaard’s Existentialism
Sometimes, when you feel down, all you really want is to feel understood, have a sense of companionship. Among philosophers, existentialists are probably the best place to go for that feeling of fellow humanity. Here is a short video introducing Soren Kierkegaard, "a companion for our darkest moments." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9JCwkx558o Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Kierkegaard’s Existentialism
Spreading the Word: Relaxing Morning Walk
Enjoy this relaxing early morning walk video. I found this channel's walk videos very beautiful and calming. Something many of us need these days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgSjJVRH6wY Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every weekend, I hope to share with you an article I've read or a video I've seen and considered to be inspiring and … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Relaxing Morning Walk
Spreading the Word: Inspirational Norse Wisdom
Enjoy this selection of inspirational Norse wisdom quotes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPe3JysjYZk Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, every weekend, I hope to share with you an article I've read or a video I've seen and considered to be inspiring and insightful. I feel it is important to take good care both of our physical and mental … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Inspirational Norse Wisdom
Spreading the Word: History of Medieval Philosophy – Podcast on Aquinas
Recently I published a short post with my notes on the 13th-century philosopher's and Christian theologian's St Thomas Aquinas thoughts on the soul. I am continuing to research this influential and interesting thinker, and today I share with you a podcast on Aquinas, by the BBC programme In Our Time. Enjoy! Saint Thomas Aquinas by … Continue reading Spreading the Word: History of Medieval Philosophy – Podcast on Aquinas
Spreading the Word: History of Medieval Philosophy – Talk on Avicenna
Ibn Sina, or Avicenna as he is known by the Latinized version of his name, was an Islamic polymath and peripatetic philosopher (influenced by Aristotelian philosophy) widely recognized as one of the leading thinkers in the medieval period. His influence spread both in the Islamic world and in the Latin West. Here is a very … Continue reading Spreading the Word: History of Medieval Philosophy – Talk on Avicenna
Spreading the Word: A Buddhist And A Neuroscientist In Dialogue
What would a conversation between a Buddhist monk and a neuroscientist look like? And what would they agree and disagree on? In the following conversation, Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk trained as a molecular biologist, and Wolf Singer, a distinguished neuroscientist, offer their perspectives on the unconscious and the role of meditation in resolving conflicts … Continue reading Spreading the Word: A Buddhist And A Neuroscientist In Dialogue
Spreading the Word: Our Access To Reality
One of the oldest debates in the history of human quest for knowledge is whether we can access the objective reality at all. Some think there is no objective reality at all and that "it's all in our minds", others think there is nothing else besides it and that our knowledge directly represents that reality. … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Our Access To Reality
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