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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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller