Last week I wrote the first part of this article. In it, I started drawing the historical background leading up to the first recorded ancient Greek philosopher - Thales. In this second part, I finish the article and bring our time journey from its last stop (~10th/9th century BC) some 300-400 years ahead to the … Continue reading Before Socrates – Origins of Western Philosophy (Part 2 of 2)
Before Socrates – Origins of Western Philosophy (Part 1 of 2)
It is ironic, really - a man who made it his point to never write down any of his thoughts and claimed that he knew nothing is also the man who is among the most famous western philosophers. One of the "founding fathers", so to speak. I am referring to Socrates, of course. Luckily, his … Continue reading Before Socrates – Origins of Western Philosophy (Part 1 of 2)
Spreading the Word: Heartfelt Stories of the Nurses from 1918 Influenza Pandemic
In this week's "Spreading the Word", I share with you a very short but moving and heartfelt article that tells about the stories of nurses who helped the sick and the needy in Philadelphia a century ago - during the "great influenza pandemic of 1918". It builds on the first-hand accounts of the nurses compiled … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Heartfelt Stories of the Nurses from 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Why Philosophy?
It is official – I have become a student of philosophy! As of October this year, I am taking an introductory course in philosophy offered by the Open University. It is an absolutely new and exciting adventure for me and I cannot wait to get started, although, I must admit it is also a little … Continue reading Why Philosophy?
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