The invisible work of religious groups in providing coronavirus care
Joe Banfield sheds light on the vital work of religious communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Philosophy & Religion
To protect minority communities, Bangladesh must return to secularism
Ahmed Shaftquat Hassan argues that in order to safeguard the rights of religious minorities, Bangladesh must return to the secular principles which were originally enshrined in its constitution.
On Getting Through Tough Times
One thing that can be discerned from studying human history is that we are no strangers to suffering. The litany of wars, famines, plagues, and natural disasters shows us how…
Why the Modern World Depresses us (and how to Solve it)
The modern world depresses us, no doubt. With every succeeding year, humanity finds itself entangled in unfortunate crisis; restless trade wars, widespread poverty, climate change, and growing political divide—to name…
Why Art Matters
Art further allows us to feel less lonely in a world overflown by strict societal norms and standards of behaviour
Understanding The Joker: A Philosophical Diagnosis
*Warning: minor spoilers ahead* Seventy nine years ago, in 1940 to be exact, comic book writers Bill Finger and Bob Kane created what would unforeseeably become the most recognizable villain…
Approaching Metamodernity, where will culture go next?
Cultural movements, approaches towards the arts, philosophy, and the sciences have defined the nature of many of the greatest cultural treasures of the Western world. From Greco-Roman to Gothic, from…
An Ode to Existence
The regal walls of the inner courtyard seem to act as a sort of belvedere; trapping the falling snow in the open sided horseshoe for all to delight in. It…
The Good Place: The World’s First Philosophical Sitcom
To an unfamiliar mind, philosophy may come across as a daunting field of study for its intellectually challenging ideas and equally convoluted literature. As a result, discussion of philosophy is…
Are you a Fatalist?
Still, isn’t there something special about living a section of your life that you couldn’t now imagine not having? I think this is the essence of the lure of fatalism…