Introduction In his book the Gay Science, Friedrich Nietzsche argued that the best way to live one’s life, is to live dangerously: “For believe me:…
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Joseph Campbell: The Monomyth and the Hero’s Journey
Introduction Joseph Campbell is one of my most favourite thinkers and authors of all time. I believe that the main reason for this is that…
Friedrich Nietzsche – The Death of God; A Correct Interpretation
Introduction In his book the Gay Science (a book not related to sexual orientation); Friedrich Nietzsche famously proclaimed the death of God. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote:…
Top 5 Most Encouraging philosophers (of all Time)
In this article I will list the top 5 most encouraging philosophers, based on the extend in which they succeed in encouraging us that there is value and meaning to life and that we can make something of our existence on earth…
Top 5 Scariest Philosophers (of all Time)
Philosophers often try to come up with answers to some of the most important questions. Such as: what is the meaning of life and what…
Fyodor Dostoevsky – The Karamazov Brothers; The Grand Inquisitor
The story of The Grand Inquisitor is set in Sevilla, in Spain, in the sixteenth century during the Spanish Inquisition. In the poem Christ appears on the stage suddenly…
How to Read more Difficult Books; 5 Useful Tips
A lot of the most interesting information out there is often hidden in some of the most difficult books to read. Somehow some of the…
Analysis of the Myth of Sisyphus
The Myth of Sisyphus is a book written in 1942 by the French author and philosopher Albert Camus. Despite its small size (only 134 pages), it is full of interesting ideas…
HOW TO READ MORE BOOKS? 6 METHODS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK
Reading is a great habit with many benefits. I believe that almost everyone is aware of the benefits that reading can have on your life,…
Top 10 Best Books ever Written
It is not easy to define the criteria to make a list of the top 10 best books ever written. For this list I have…