Stoicism
The Stoic Life Wisdom, Philosophy and application are central to a Stoic life. I cannot see it, but know I have a soul, I value and care for it above all [...]
Do we need Real Wisdom, rather than Artificial Intelligence?
“‘Rabbit’s clever,’ said Pooh thoughtfully. ‘Yes,’ said Piglet, ‘Rabbit’s clever.’ ‘And he has Brain.’ ‘Yes,’ said Piglet, ‘Rabbit has Brain.’ There was a long silence. ‘I suppose,’ said Pooh, ‘that that’s [...]
Why Philosophy?
Philosophy translates as the love of wisdom (from the ancient Greek philo (to love) and Sophia (Goddess of Wisdom). Is there any part of life or society that would not benefit [...]
A new way of seeing thanks to Plotinus
Everybody has a way of looking at the world: the ideas and emotions that shape it, the experiences that give it form. For most, this is characterised by division; by the [...]
Marsilio Ficino
"Philosophy... is the ascent of the mind from the lower regions to the highest, and from darkness to light." Marsilio Ficino, Letters, vol 3:18 Who was Marsilio Ficino? Marsilio Ficino was [...]
Renaissance
Uncover the best about oneself Seek deep peace and live it Let excellence and creativity out Serve all creation as oneself, with love and reason The Wisdom of the Renaissance Such [...]
Rediscovering Love through Philosophy
What do I believe vs what do I know? Fredrich Nietzsche said, “There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want [...]
The call of Advaita
The Call for Attention Some say the word ‘Cooee’ originates from the Dharug language of Aboriginal Australians in the Sydney area. This probably means it was first heard by Europeans in [...]
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Practical Philosophy
Many people today associate the practice of yoga with the physical body postures known as asana. They enjoy and receive benefit from the practice. There is some knowledge that the practice [...]