Does philosophical reflection still have value in this modern, technological world whose contours are being shaped by scientific, robotic Intelligence? Is philosophic seeking, the ‘love of wisdom’, ...

Philosophy offers a way to approach psychological practice with deeper self-reflection and critical awareness. Engaging with philosophical inquiry allows psychologists to cultivate a reflective stance ...

Describing her feelings of unreality, Dorothy, a young dental assistant who is blonde, fit and an avid skier, describes a "philosophical splinter in my head." She is neither a fan of Star Wars or The ...

Luiz Henrique Lopes dos Santos, a professor at the School of Philosophy, Languages and Literature, and Human Sciences of the University of São Paulo (FFLCH-USP), passed away in Rio de Janeiro on July ...

World Philosophy Day, officially recognised by UNESCO in 2002, celebrates philosophy's power to foster dialogue, critical inquiry, and intercultural understanding. Observed annually on the third ...

Daoist philosophy, originating in the foundational texts traditionally attributed to Laozi and Zhuangzi, proposes an ethical outlook grounded in alignment with the Dao, or Way. Rather than prescribing ...

To celebrate the 2024 World Philosophy Day, UNESCO brought thought leaders, Member States representatives, youth and educators to explore philosophy’s transformative potential in addressing global ...

Serious illness is a great calamity. It is unwelcome, violent, frightening and painful. If it is life threatening, it requires the ill person and their loved ones to confront death. Illness causes ...

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