Viktoriya Sus
Viktoriya is a writer from L’viv, Ukraine, with a passion for both ancient and modern philosophy. She enjoys exploring how modern philosophical movements, such as existentialism and phenomenology, address contemporary issues like identity, freedom, and the human condition. In her free time, Viktoriya loves analyzing the works of thinkers like Sartre and Heidegger to see how their ideas resonate today. Beyond philosophy, she enjoys traveling, learning new languages, and visiting museums, always seeking inspiration in art and culture.
Articles by Viktoriya Sus
Adam Smith’s Moral Sentiments Beyond “The Wealth of Nations”Adam Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments explores sympathy, societal influence, and justice as key foundations shaping human morality and behavior.
Which Path Actually Leads to Happiness? Stoicism vs. HedonismHedonism is about seeking pleasure, while Stoicism is about valuing discipline. But which one is the path to happiness?
Hedonism is about seeking pleasure, while Stoicism is about valuing discipline. But which one is the path to happiness?
How Nietzsche Deconstructed Good and Evil in His Genealogy of MoralsIs morality truly “good,” or just a tool for control? Nietzsche’s Genealogy of Morals challenges everything we think we know.
Is morality truly “good,” or just a tool for control? Nietzsche’s Genealogy of Morals challenges everything we think we know.
Voltaire’s Critique of Blind Optimism in “Candide”Voltaire’s Candide critiques blind optimism, advocating for realism and reasoned action over naive beliefs in a perfect, preordained world.
Voltaire’s Candide critiques blind optimism, advocating for realism and reasoned action over naive beliefs in a perfect, preordained world.
The Philosophy of Hedonism & Its Major ThinkersHedonism explores the pursuit of pleasure as life’s ultimate goal, balancing short-term indulgence with long-term happiness and responsibility.
Hedonism explores the pursuit of pleasure as life’s ultimate goal, balancing short-term indulgence with long-term happiness and responsibility.
What Is Metaphysical Libertarianism?Metaphysical libertarianism asserts true free will, challenging determinism by arguing that individuals are independent agents responsible for their actions.
Why Utilitarianism Might Not Be as Fair as It SeemsUtilitarianism shapes real-world decisions, balancing the greater good with ethical dilemmas. But does it truly uphold justice and human dignity?
Utilitarianism shapes real-world decisions, balancing the greater good with ethical dilemmas. But does it truly uphold justice and human dignity?
Do You REALLY Need That? Cynicism as a Lifestyle, From Past to PresentFrom Diogenes to digital minimalists, Cynics have challenged materialism, social norms, and digital excess. They ask: “What do we really need in our lives?”
Hobbes vs. Locke on the State of NatureHobbes advocated for absolute authority to maintain order, while Locke believed in limited government to protect individual rights and freedoms.
Hobbes advocated for absolute authority to maintain order, while Locke believed in limited government to protect individual rights and freedoms.
Why Ancient Greek Heroes Couldn’t Outrun Their PropheciesGreek tragedy reveals fate as inescapable, intertwining destiny and free will. Do we shape our future, or is it already written?
Carl Jung’s Theory of Archetypes ExplainedCarl Jung’s archetypes are timeless symbols in the psyche that shape dreams, culture, identity, and personal growth.
Carl Jung’s archetypes are timeless symbols in the psyche that shape dreams, culture, identity, and personal growth.
How the Catholic Church Shaped Scholastic PhilosophyThe Catholic Church maintained knowledge, shaped education, and developed what is known in philosophy as Scholasticism, a tradition of integrating faith and reason.
The Catholic Church maintained knowledge, shaped education, and developed what is known in philosophy as Scholasticism, a tradition of integrating faith and reason.