The Social Contract: Trading Freedom for Order
Explore Thomas Hobbes’ State of Nature and the Social Contract—key ideas that explain why societies need rules. Learn why Hobbes believed life without government would be chaotic and how his...
Why Happiness Always Feels Just Out of Reach – The Hedonic Treadmill
The Hedonic Treadmill explains why happiness often feels fleeting, as people quickly adapt to both positive and negative changes, returning to a baseline level of happiness. This concept aligns with...
The Banality of Evil—Why Thinking for Yourself Matters
Discover Hannah Arendt’s Banality of Evil and how ordinary people contribute to wrongdoing through blind obedience. Learn why critical thinking and moral responsibility are essential to resisting harmful systems. This...
Nietzsche and the Path to Self-Overcoming
Explore Nietzsche’s concept of the Übermensch and how it challenges traditional values. Discover why self-overcoming and creating your own meaning are central to living an authentic life. This post examines...
The Ship of Theseus and the Puzzle of Identity
Explore the Ship of Theseus thought experiment and its implications for identity and personal continuity. This philosophical puzzle asks if an object remains the same after all its parts are...
How the Veil of Ignorance Helps Us Imagine a Fairer World
Discover how John Rawls’ Veil of Ignorance concept can help create a fairer society. By imagining a world where you don’t know your own position—rich or poor, healthy or ill—this...