Wildfires driven by increasing winds and unprecedented heat surrounded Athens, Greece, this past summer, blanketing its ancient marble monuments and olive groves with ash and acrid smoke. These are ...
John Cooper, the Henry Putnam University Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and renowned interpreter of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, died at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center on Aug. 8 ...
Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher who allegedly died laughing at his own joke, remains a figure of fascination for his ...
If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve been looking for the perfect mindset-altering lifestyle, jumping from article to article, self-help video to philosophy lecture, constantly seeking a way of life ...
Ancient Greek philosophy has been enjoying a renaissance of interest and analysis of late. One of the largest Facebook groups for beginners with an interest in the field, “Stoicism,” boasts 225,000 ...
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed people significantly impact personal growth. He likened individuals to soil, stating some nurture and foster development, while others ...
Discover how Theophrastus emphasizes the value of time, guiding us to make meaningful choices and foster a life of fulfillment. Learn about the impact of wise time management from the father of botany ...
In previous posts, I've traced how Latin translations distorted Greek philosophy—how psyche became anima, losing the concept of mental governance. But there's an earlier chapter to this story. Before ...