Living as an Existentialist
Among the many aspects that constitute philosophical humanism, one particular aspect that compels us to reflect intently on the nature of being and the universe is the existence of free…
Philosophy & Religion
An Overview: The Theology of Science
Theology and science are often thought of as being equal but separate in their influence on our perceptions, but is it possible to see the two as intertwined?
The Unity of the Human Mind
A brief overview of the concept of percpectivism and the different ways in which people view the world around them.
The Value of Introspection
Introspection is often neglected amidst the many overwhelming preoccupations that bombard us daily. Whether it be compulsive smartphone use or simply habitual conversation, the value of reflecting pensively about one’s…
Is Silence Music? A Short Analysis of John Cage’s 4’33’’
Angelos Sofocleous on music, sound, and silence, and how 4'33'' is unique in that it expands beyond time and space, despite it not being a piece of music.
Lunch Tables Philosophized
Angelos Sofocleous discusses why people visiting the Palatine cafe alone sit at large, and not at small, tables, with some Sartre, Mill, and...the Cyprus problem.
Jordan Peterson is Dangerous and Wrong. Part 1: Genesis
Behind the eloquence lies a reactionary propagandist
Does tragedy serve a beneficial purpose to the individual?
Katya Kosheleva explores the concept of tragedy and misery and how they might serve to benefit the individual, rather than harm them.
Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered?
Angelos Sofocleous discusses the most fundamental questions of the philosophy of mathematics: If mathematics is discovered, then where do we look to discover it? If it is invented, how do…
An Introduction to Logic and Logical Fallacies
Angelos Sofocleous explains deductive and inductive logic, and presents some of the most common logical fallacies and ways to avoid them.