Philosophy
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How humility can help us look beyond our self-centeredness and be better human beings
While courage, compassion and generosity play critical roles in living an admirable life, humility is the most foundational virtue of them all.
Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation
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Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific and beyond: How ‘Art of War’ continues to shape Chinese foreign policy
To comprehend ‘Art of War’, it helps readers to approach the text from the worldview of its author. Some of these insights are evident from Chinese policy.
Scott D McDonald, The Conversation
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Why are Hegel’s writings on philosophy so difficult to read? Or are they really?
British polymath Bertrand Russell regarded the German philosopher as ‘the hardest to understand of the great philosophers’.
Robert Stern, The Conversation
Trending
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BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order restraining derogatory ads about Trinamool
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Farmers, inflation, army: Why the BJP is facing public anger in Haryana
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Yogendra Yadav says BJP won’t get majority, Prashant Kishor predicts 300+. What’s their reasoning?
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Thriller: When a photographer witnesses a murder, he turns to a detective to confess his own crimes
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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100 years after Wittgenstein’s ‘Tractatus’, its philosophical dilemmas continue to move readers
It is arguably a young man’s book, possessed of a naive certitude that stuffs many major philosophical problems under the rug.
Catherine Legg, The Conversation
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How reading ‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius helped me survive the grief of losing my husband
While we do not get to decide when we get shipwrecked, we do get to decide what we rebuild out of the debris.
Jamie Lombardi, Aeon
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Why, during this pandemic, we need to stop chasing targets and goals. Just do nothing
We are reminded today of the first principles – we were never meant to be full and absolute individuals but small organisms in a larger network of life.
Rita Kothari
Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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How national stereotypes killed the European dream of 19th century philosophers
The battle between nationalism and a wider European identity has influenced philosophy to this day.
Daniel Whistler, The Conversation
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How Adam Smith became the patron saint of capitalism
The Scottish philosopher’s reputation today is the consequence of a long history of fighting to claim his intellectual authority.
Glory M Liu, Aeon
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Why philosophical writing should read like a letter written to yourself
‘Dear you, here is where I stand, for the time being…Yours, me.’
John Lysaker, Aeon
The Reel
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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A belief in meritocracy isn’t just wrong – it’s detrimental and self-serving
The belief that merit rather than luck or privilege determines success or failure in the world is demonstrably false.
Clifton Mark, Aeon
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Were the foundations of Western philosophy laid by a woman who Socrates was in love with?
A new look at ancient texts allows for a pivotal perspective on the role of a certain Greek woman.
Armand D'Angour, The Conversation
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Tidy up all you want, but making it about ‘sparking joy’ is another misuse of Eastern ideas
There’s an all-too-familiar pattern to the Marie Kondo mania.
Amy Olberding
The Field
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IPL 2024: Shahbaz, Abhishek restrict Rajasthan Royals to book final spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sachin Siwach wins opening round bout in Bangkok
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Tennis: Somdev Devvarman on Rafael Nadal’s French Open swansong – ‘Retirement is inevitable’
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Compound mixed team reaches final; Deepika Kumari enters recurve semis
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Cricket: Jay Shah denies Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer claims of being approached for India coach job