Nihilism vs. Existentialism vs. Absurdism
The birth of Modernity’s Meaning Crisis and two responses to it
In the 19th and 20th centuries, modernity came into [...]
The 20th Century’s Greatest Philosopher’s Struggle with Suicide
How Bertrand Russell Saved Ludwig Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein (image via Wikimedia: Public Domain) Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of [...]
The Living Philosophy of Simone Weil: Philosopher, Soldier, Saint
"the only great spirit of our times" - Albert Camus
The Philosopher is a category that encapsulates a number of [...]
Albert Camus vs. Jean-Paul Sartre
Their Friendship and the Bitter Feud That Ended It
In the wake of the Second World War, it [...]
“Twin Souls” — Nietzsche’s Constant Love of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Zarathustra and the Sage of Concord
The profound influence of American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson on [...]
How Advertising Killed the Internet and Ruined the World
Advertising Killed the Video Star (and has done the same to the internet)
Once upon a time in the 20th century, a new [...]
Why Happiness is Nihilistic and Shouldn’t Be Your Goal
And why Meaning is a more meaningful ideal
In previous articles in this series, we have looked at [...]
Analytic vs. Continental Philosophy
The origins of the modern divide in philosophy
There is a chasm in modern philosophy so broad that [...]
Moth vs Flame: Reason, Instinct and Humanity’s Struggle to Survive
Why moths fly into flames and what it has to do with the end of humanity
Scientists, philosophers and children have long been mesmerised by the [...]
Is Buddhism a Philosophy or a Religion?
Why Buddhism is a religion and why some people want to argue that it isn't
You’ll often hear it said that Buddhism isn’t a religion, [...]