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Jean-Jacques Rousseau initiated the modern genre of autobiography, vastly influenced the development of the Enlightenment through his political philosophy, and helped develop moder ...

Socrates is an enigmatic figure, known chiefly through the accounts of others like Plato and Aristophanes. He was one of the most brilliant intellects ever, and devised what would ...

Voltaire was a French writer famous for his wit and irony. They were his tools for launching vitriolic attacks on the established Catholic church, the adversaries of freedom of rel ...

With its account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, of the Apostles' ministries in the early church, letters about Christian doctrine and counsel, and the prophetic Book of ...

Soren Kierkegaard, a name meaning 'church's garden', is a Christian philosopher whose work had a considerable influence on western philosophy and theology. His thoughts focused pri ...

We have selected for you 100 great quotes of Lao Tzu perfect for meditation. Lao-Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ch ...

Alfred North Whitehead once noted: 'the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.' Plato is ind ...

Become familiar with the most important French philosophers, Michel de Montaigne, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire. These figures have shaped Western philosophy; delve deep into ...

Montaigne might well be one of the most sympathetic writers ever known. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre; his style merges casual anecdotes and autobiogra ...

Mitch Albom on urheilutoimittaja, joka on tottunut kiireeseen ja hektisiin aikatauluihin. Kun Mitch yllättäen näkee televisiossa entisen sosiologian professorinsa Morrie Schwartzin ...

Susi on eläin, joka herättää suomalaisissa vahvoja tunteita. Osa asettuu puolustamaan susia, mutta susien salakaadot kertovat myös vastakkaisista tunteista. Mutta miksi susi oikein ...

Delve into the essence of love, commitment, and companionship with '100 Quotes About Marriage.' This captivating collection brings together profound insights, offering a treasury o ...

Dive into the depths of the human heart with '100 Quotes About Love' and discover a tapestry of emotions that will captivate your soul. From the tender whispers of romance to the p ...

Embark on a profound journey of spiritual enlightenment with '100 Quotes About Faith.' This uplifting collection brings together a tapestry of quotes that will guide you through t ...

The philosophy of Confucius was so powerful that it dominated intellectual life in ancient China for centuries. It even came to be considered a religion, and there are still temple ...

Epictetus was born a slave, and became one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. Stoicism is the attitude allowing one to free oneself from the unnecessary suffering that ari ...

Dive into the timeless wisdom and insight with 100 captivating quotes by the legendary philosopher Aristotle. From ethics and politics to science and metaphysics, Aristotle's profo ...

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and h ...

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means 'Awakened' or 'Enlightened'. Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it ...

Sir Francis Bacon had a tremendous impact on science and philosophy during the scientific revolution in XVIIth-century England. He was the first to argue for a skeptical and method ...

Dive into the profound world of truth with this captivating collection of 100 quotes that illuminate the depths of human understanding and unravel the mysteries of existence. Wheth ...

Delve into the realm of human desire with this collection of 100 quotes that explore the intricate tapestry of sexuality and celebrate the multifaceted nature of pleasure. Whether ...

Great philosophy doesn't have to be boring. The deepest minds can also be the wittiest, and these100 quotes shine a revealing light on the humor of the best philosophers known to m ...

In a world longing for tranquility and harmony, '100 Quotes About Peace' invites you to embark on a transformative journey towards inner serenity and a more peaceful existence. Whe ...

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