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Maysara Kamal

Maysara is a graduate of Philosophy and Film from the American University in Cairo (AUC). She covered both the BA and MA curriculums in the Philosophy Department and published an academic article in AUC’s Undergraduate Research Journal. Her passion for philosophy fuels her independent research and permeates her poems, short stories, and film projects.

Member since: Nov 25, 2021Published posts: 76

Articles by Maysara Kamal

What Is The Jungian Model of The Psyche?

Decoding Friedrich Nietzsche’s Two Most Famous Declarations

Uncover the profound meanings behind Friedrich Nietzsche’s two most famous declarations.

What Can Marcus Aurelius Teach Us About Resilience?

Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius’ teachings on resilience can help you turn the greatest obstacles in your life to your advantage.

Why Did René Descartes Say “I Think, Therefore I Am”?

“I think, therefore I am” is not only Renê Descartes’ most quoted declaration, but one that caused a paradigm shift and profoundly influenced modern philosophy.

What Did Socrates Really Mean When He Said “Know Thyself”?

One of the most famous maxims in the history of philosophy is “Know thyself”, but what does it actually mean?

What Is the History of Belief Bias in Cognitive Psychology?

What Is the Philosophy of Film?

We examine the new field called Philosophy of Film, defining its scope versus philosophy’s ties to other arts.

The Father of Existentialism: Who Was Søren Kierkegaard?

What Is the Spotlight Effect?

The spotlight effect is one of the most fascinating phenomena of human experience. We explore why it happens and how to overcome it.

Dancing the Pain Away: What Is Dance Movement Therapy?

Where Does Inspiration Come From?

Inspiration is a fire that sets our souls aflame, but what ignites it remains a mystery.

Belief Bias: How Old Beliefs Shape and Determine Your Reasoning?

Why do we only believe what we want to believe? Uncover your knowledge pursuits through understanding belief bias.