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  • Marble bust of Aristotle centered on a collage background of ancient manuscript pages, geometric patterns, and colorful abstract elements in red, blue, and orange tones

    Nichomachean Ethics: Virtue for a Rule-Loving Society

    By Caroline Black

    We share the difference between modern ethical theories and the virtue ethics system posed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, explaining how virtue ethics offers us more than explanations of what is good or bad.
  • Classical painting depicting ancient Roman forum scene with crowds of toga-wearing citizens, soldiers, and officials gathered among grand columned temples.

    Stoic Philosophy and Death: How Ancient Wisdom Transforms Modern Anxiety

    By Markus Uehleke

    Discover how Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus used death as life's greatest teacher. Learn practical ancient wisdom for overcoming anxiety, handling grief, and living with purpose in our modern world.
  • Colonial-era portrait of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in white nun's habit sitting at red-covered table in her library cell, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, writing with quill pen while wearing distinctive medallion.

    Nun of That! Sor Juana and the Fight for Women's Education

    By Caroline Black

    In which we write about the intellectual powerhouse that was Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican nun who defied a hierarchy and patriarchy.
  • What is Metaphysics and Why It's the Ultimate Mind-Bender (Not Just Academic Fluff)

    What is Metaphysics and Why It's the Ultimate Mind-Bender (Not Just Academic Fluff)

    By Markus Uehleke

    Discover what metaphysics is and why it's more relevant than ever. From ancient Greek philosophy to modern quantum physics, explore how metaphysics tackles the biggest questions about reality, consciousness, and existence in our scientific age.
  • Open medieval manuscript showing pages from Hildegard of Bingen's "Scivias" with Latin text on the left page and illuminated miniatures on the right, featuring colorful religious figures in medieval artistic style with gold and red decorative lettering.

    Rock the Convent: Hildegard of Bingen's Concept of Veriditas

    By Caroline Black

    In today's blog post, we will discuss the medieval polymath Hildegard of Bingen and her philosophical concept of veriditas, as well as what we can get from it today. We will also show, through Hildegard, how some of our stereotypes of the Middle Ages are often misguided.
  • Cartoon showing Kant teaching "Critique of Pure Reason" to a classroom of sleeping students, with a starry cosmic sky visible through the window.

    Waking Up: Kant's Dogmatic Slumber and You

    By Caroline Black

    We discuss what Immanuel Kant called his "dogmatic slumber," how he woke from it to write his essential works in philosophy, sparking a revolution in thought that would shake the Western world.