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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Watch: Major pipeline ruptured in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, sending jets of water in the air
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour