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What a special moment I experienced today. Standing before the Acropolis, I felt as if I were face to face with the very origins of Western civilization — the place where politics, democracy, and philosophy were born. The magnificence of the Parthenon, the weight of more than two thousand years... read more

Someone asked me how I define friendship, because I said I’ve never truly had one...

Why wasn’t friendship just as meaningful as a romantic relationship, or even greater, when it was two people choosing each other every single day without the glue of desire, obligation, or permanence, not held together by bodies, contracts, money, children, or shared property, but by a quiet and... read more

Who are your top 5 philosophers?

Mine are: 1. Aristotle 2. Descartes 3. Socrates 4. Leibnitz 5. Kant

The original FAFO

"Everything on the internet is super-duper true" - Aristotle, probably.

What Are the Four Main Greek Concepts of Love?

The ancient Greeks identified four primary concepts of love: Philia (φιλία): This term describes the love found in friendships, family bonds, marriage, and civic relationships. It signifies mutual goodwill and active concern for another's well-being. Aristotle considered it a fundamental aspect of... read more

Psychology, the Logos of the Soul

The term "psychology" originates from two ancient Greek words: "psychē" (ψυχή) and "logos" (λόγος). While "logos" refers to "discourse" or "study," the meaning of "psychē" evolved significantly through Greek philosophy [Implied from sources describing the evolution of psyché]. Initially, psychē... read more