philosophy

At first glance, gnosticism and techno-utopianism may not seem to have much in common. Gnosticism is an ancient philosophical and religious movement that emphasizes spiritual knowledge, while techno-utopianism is a modern political ideology that seeks to use technology to create a perfect society. However, upon closer inspection, there are some striking similarities between the two. … Read more

In Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” the Greek philosopher describes a group of prisoners who have been held captive in a cave since birth. The prisoners are chained to the wall of the cave and can only see what is in front of them. Behind the prisoners is a fire, and between the fire and … Read more

The following is a transcript of a debate between C.S. Lewis, a Christian theologian and author of the Chronicles of Narnia, and Sadghuru, a Hindu mystic and yogi. The topic of debate is the existence of God. C.S. Lewis: I believe in God because of the objective evidence of His existence. There are things in … Read more

Science fiction often has a way of accurately predicting the future. This can be seen in the books of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Arthur C. Clarke, to name a few. However, one author who seems to have an uncanny ability for foretelling future events is the science fiction author, Phillip K. Dick. In his … Read more

In his book, Being and Time, German philosopher Martin Heidegger quotes the following about authenticity: “For to be revealed from out of concealment, this is the essence of truth. Truth is the disclosure of that which was previously concealed. Concealment itself uncovers — it is not simply put together with something revealed. It uncovers by … Read more

We’ve all heard the saying “tough times create strong men.” But is that really true? Does going through difficult experiences make us stronger, or do they just reveal who we already are? While it’s impossible to give a definitive answer, I believe that the latter is more accurate. The challenges we face in life don’t … Read more

First published in 1971, “Case in Point” is a book that has been used by law professors for decades. In it, the author, former Federal Court Judge John Hart Ely, provides a detailed analysis of how cases are decided in the American legal system. In particular, Ely focuses on the role of precedent in the … Read more

There are few thinkers who have had as much influence on the development of Western thought as G. K. Chesterton. His ideas on everything from philosophy to politics to religion have shaped the way generations of people have looked at the world. C.K. Chesterton was an English writer and philosopher who was very influential in … Read more

Rene Girard is a celebrated thinker (les immortals) who has left behind a legacy that continues to grow each day. As the man who discovered mimetic theory, he unveiled to us the true nature of man, that not only explains why conflict is inevitable, but why sacrifice and scapegoating is a universal form of human … Read more