Philosophy

Sartre believed human beings were responsible for who they become. For him, everyone has a free choice to be who they are. Camus disagreed.

After hearing about George Berkeley’s philosophical position, Dr. Johnson’s response was to kick a stone as hard as he could.

Ancient Greek philosophy shows that thoughtful living and self-restraint can guide us away from excess towards a steadier, more grounded existence.

During the tumultuous 1960s, French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss was a rising superstar in the Western intellectual firmament. What made his name and achievements shine bright?

While love builds worlds, strife breaks them apart. For Empedocles, everything in our lives moves between these two eternal forces.

Here’s an approachable summary of the most important figures of Ancient Greek Philosophy, their thoughts, and theories that stood the test of time.

Here are ten Modern philosophers everyone should know, figures whose works not only defined their own era, but continue to influence how we think today.

Stoicism is a timeless philosophical school that can guide us in living a happier, more peaceful life, even when times are stressful.