A Book of Philosophy where East meets West In 1903, British philosopher James Allen published a little book titled As a Man Thinketh. Barely 45 minutes to read, it’s remained in print for over a century, and for good reason. It’s deceptively simple, but deeply profound, and its power lies in its ability to quietly…
Hinduism: The World’s Oldest Extant Religion and a Philosophical Treasure
The Wisdom of Eastern Philosophy: While Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world, the Upanishads are more than scriptures. They’re philosophical inquiries, filled with questions rather than commandments. Much like parts of the Bible, especially the Psalms, Proverbs, and the teachings of Jesus, the Upanishads offer moral and existential truths that can be…
Why Are We Here?
The quest for understanding existence spurs both philosophy and religion, as humans grapple with profound questions during life's highs and lows. Thinkers like Socrates, Buddha, and Jesus emphasized the importance of knowing oneself. Despite modern distractions, seeking meaning rather than mere existence can lead us back to our true selves and deeper connections.
Coming Home in the Dentist Chair
What is Meditation, Really? This past Thursday, I was in the dentist’s chair getting a filling. Things went a little haywire. The electrical equipment was glitching, and though the area being worked on had been numbed, I could still feel some pain. I had a choice: ask for more Novocain and risk rescheduling or stay…
Religion: Seeking the Sacred Beyond the Noise
The post explores the multifaceted nature of religion, delving into its capacity to heal and harm. It invites inquiry into the foundational truths behind religious rituals and texts, highlighting neglected voices, especially women's, and emphasizing a personal search for meaning. This space encourages open reflection on spirituality beyond dogma.
Philosophy in Our Modern World: From Alexandria to Today
The destruction of the Library of Alexandria wasn’t just a loss of scrolls. It was the silencing of questions. The end of critical thinking. The triumph of fear over wisdom. And now…Look around. We are “here” again. We need a paradigm shift, and fast. Because if the modern world is Alexandria reborn, then we are its new philosophers.
Feminine Philosophy: Unearthing the Voices, Reclaiming the Power
For most of recorded history, philosophy has worn a masculine mask. We learn the names of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant. We quote them, study them, debate them. But where are the women? Too often, they were there - writing, teaching, questioning, leading - but erased, ignored, or silenced. Others didn't speak from lecture halls,…
Blended Philosophy: Where East Meets West
There is a quiet current running beneath the foundations of Western thought, one that doesn't flow from Athens or Rome, but from the East. Long before “globalism” and the internet connected cultures in milliseconds, the ideas of the East had already begun seeping into the minds of Western philosophers. Pythagoras, for instance, was not just…
Eastern Philosophy: Wisdom in the Stillness
In the West, we often seek truth by arguing it out, debating, defining, and dissecting. But Eastern philosophy begins with stillness. It doesn’t rush toward answers. It asks us to become the question. On “Eastern Philosophy Wednesday,” we’ll turn our attention eastward: to the meditations of the Upanishads, the paradoxes of the Dao, the Eightfold…
Western Philosophy: Seeking Wisdom in a Fragmented World
What does it mean to “know thyself”? What is justice? What makes a life worth living? Western philosophy begins with questions, often uncomfortable ones. From the rocky hills of ancient Athens to the ink-stained desks of Enlightenment thinkers, Western philosophers have asked not only how the world works, but how we should live within it.…
The Silent Philosopher 