By 2012 the richest 70 members of China’s national legislature had a net worth of almost $90bn, more than 20 times the combined net worth of the entire US congress. (from “Age of Ambition”, by Evan Osnos). In regimes all over the world corruption has been forever part of the picture. Decent, well-meaning people, who …
How should we view the teachings of Epicurus with regard to romantic love? Epicurus was not the only ancient Greek, philosopher or not, who regarded romance between men and women as potentially either overwhelming or excruciatingly painful – and all points in between – thus detracting from peace of mind. Epicurus himself had nothing against …
Following my comments on the thought of Kant and Epicurus, I would like to look again at the question asked by a reader : “Do you agree with Epicurus that happiness can be seen purely in terms of pleasure, or whether Aristotle and Kant were right about goodness being more about virtue”. I will now …
To some, friends are people who follow them on Facebook. But are these people “friending” them because they are genuinely interested in them and their lives, or are they “friend collectors”? It is a wise person who is realistic and can tell the difference. “A friend in need is a friend indeed” is an old, …
Paradise is not place; it is a state of mind.
