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Who am I really?

I have always believed that a person’s life is their philosophy in motion. The way you wake up, the way you treat others, the choices you make when no one is watching, these are all small brushstrokes on the canvas of what people will one day call your character. I am not a religious man, but I do... 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

The unexamined life is not worth living. — Socrates

"I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing." - Socrates

The more you know, the more you don't know. Assume absolutely nothing and stay humble knowing you can still be bested.

Today's philosophical thought:

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

What is life ? • Dostoevsky: It’s hell. • Socrates: It’s a test. • Aristotle: It’s the mind. • Nietzsche: It’s power. • Freud: It’s death. • Marx: It’s the idea. • Picasso: It’s art. • Gandhi: It’s love. • Schopenhauer: It’s suffering. • Bertrand Russell: It’s competition.