Western Philosophy

Nietzsche’s Übermensch
What is the Übermensch? The Meaning of Nietzsche’s ‘Superman’
Introduction: When Friedrich Nietzsche wrote of the Übermensch, or “Overman,”...
Stoicism - death, grief and dying
4 Lessons From Stoicism on Overcoming Death, Grief, and Dying
The Stoic’s view on death and dying is heavily influenced by their broader...
Memento Mori
The History of Memento Mori: Harnessing The Power of Death
In Latin, the term “Memento Mori” simply means “remember, you must...
A guide to learn Stoicism
How to Learn Stoicism: A Quick Start Guide
Many people have started to look for ways to learn Stoicism, and Stoic philosophy...
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What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? In its simplest form, philosophy is the study of questions about...
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What is Virtue?
Virtue, according to the Greek philosopher Socrates, is the most crucial attribute...
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What is Minimalism?
Minimalism: Part of minimalism is the deliberate alternative and counter to consumerism....
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Free Will vs Determinism
There is an age-old debate in philosophy about whether or not we are the authors...
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The Socratic Method
The Socratic Method is a way to question how we think in an effort to develop a more...
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The Allegory of The Cave - Summary of Plato
The Allegory of the Cave: The cave allegory by Plato serves as an example of the...
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The Socratic Method: How To Think For Yourself
The Socratic method, which bears the name of the eminent Greek philosopher Socrates,...
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The Meaning of Nihilism
What is Nihilism? The philosophical idea of nihilism might seem very heavy to most...
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