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Here at Philosophy Break, we believe the practice of philosophy is the antidote to a world saturated by information, and the more that people engage with philosophy, the more fulfilling their lives will be. The addictive nature of the digital world, for instance, afflicts many of us. The relentless torrent of information saturates our attention ...
Jun 1, 2023 · Absurdism. Absurdism is a philosophy created by Sartre’s one-time friend and later intellectual rival Albert Camus. It is based on the idea that existence is fundamentally absurd and cannot be ...
1. Aristotle: achieving excellence. A ristotle (384 - 322 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who, like his legendary teacher Plato (and his legendary teacher, Socrates), is considered to be one of the most significant figures in the history of Western philosophy. One of the key innovations of Aristotle’s philosophy for life — and why it ...
May 10, 2010 · The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. A light and lively essay on a variety of facets of the question of life’s meaning, often addressing linguistic and literary themes. Rejects subjective or “postmodern” approaches to meaning in favor of a need for harmonious or loving relationships.
May 15, 2007 · 1. The Meaning of “Meaning”. One part of the field of life's meaning consists of the systematic attempt to clarify what people mean when they ask in virtue of what life has meaning. This section addresses different accounts of the sense of talk of “life's meaning” (and of “significance,” “importance,” and other synonyms).
Sep 11, 2023 · Famous People’s Personal Philosophies. 1. Steve Jobs. “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.”. As noted above, the co-founder of Apple Inc, Steve Jobs, was heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism. Besides the quote I already gave, Jobs would often quote another one based on Buddhism: “Stay hungry, Stay Foolish”. This idea underscores the importance ...
Dec 28, 2023 · The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. – Marcus Aurelius. No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man. – Heraclitus. The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. – Mark Twain.
