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The Rise of Cults
A cult is defined as a group or organization whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or deviant by society at large. The term “cult” is often used in a negative context and is associated with religious or…
On Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra Summary (8.4/10)
Leo Strauss was a German-American political philosopher, and in this book records his oral commentary of Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Understanding Human Nature Summary (7/10)
Adler was not interested in theories of the unconscious (psychoanalysis) the way Freud and Jung were. Instead, he was concerned with the practical world, particularly the social world.
The Secret Teachings of All Ages Summary (8/10)
The Secret Teachings of All Ages* is a comprehensive and scholarly study of the world’s esoteric traditions, religions, and ancient wisdom teachings. Written by Manly P.
Valis Summary (8.2/10)
Valis is Phillip K Dick’s fictional novel based on a real life story, when he had a transcendent experience. He describes how he was transported into a different dimension after encountering a fish sign. A moment of…
Meditations Summary (8/10)
Why is Stoicism suddenly mainstream? I wouldn’t have imagined that in 2018, ancient philosophies would become more relevant. I decided to put some books on Stoicism on my reading list. to see what the hype was about.…
Highlights of The Crowd by Gustave Le Bon (7/10)
The reason is, that the most attentive observation of the facts of history has invariably demonstrated to me that social organisms being every whit as complicated as those of all beings, it is in no wise in our power…
Zorba the Greek Summary (7/10)
Zorba the Greek is about the adventure Nikos Kazantzakis had with George Zorba as they sailed for business. A strong friendship develops between the two men, and what makes it interesting is that they are opposites.
Hell is other people – Meaning
Jean-Paul Sartre’s provocative declaration “Hell is other people” (L’enfer, c’est les autres) from his 1944 play “No Exit” represents one of the most misunderstood yet profound insights in existentialist philosophy.
Beyond Good and Evil Summary (8/10)
In Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche makes a powerful argument against the moral philosophers, the utilitarians, and the “pure” souls. There is no such thing as virtue, there is only the strong and the weak.
The Revival of Stoicism
The Philosophical Trend The Ancient Greeks had much to teach us. They set the foundations that would later transform our moral philosophy, science and politics. But Ancient Greek philosophy was far from homogeneous.