Confucius: 10 Important Teachings of the Chinese Sage

Confucianism teachings and beliefs are somewhat unique in his time. And it is real fun to study the following Confucius’ ethical philosophies …

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Plato vs. Aristotle: Who is The Better Philosopher

Although Augustine of Hippo (354—430 C.E.) lived more than 800 years after Plato, Platonism deeply influenced his philosophy. On the other hand, another medieval philosopher Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) revived, enhanced, and ‘Christianized’ Aristotle’s ideologies. There is thus this prevalent discussion on who the better philosopher is, Plato or Aristotle.

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Tattoo and Cultural Relativism

… as time passes by, symbols may also change. For example, tattoos (and long hair in males) once symbolized rebellion (or indicated being an ex-convict), but now, they may signify something else, like of being fashionable.

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Augustine of Hippo: The Greatest Medieval Philosopher

AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO is arguably the greatest Medieval philosopher, at least in the early part of the so-called Middle Ages. He is one of the most eminent Western Doctors of the Church and considered the first major Christian ethical philosopher.

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Humanism and Secularism: A Critical Analysis of these Ethics

… millennials are less openly religious than the older generations. Studies show that about one in four millennials are unaffiliated with any religion, which is much more than the older generations when they were the ages of millennials. Especially in dealing with morality, millennials are said to be more likely to advocate secularism and humanism.

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The Propaganda Movement, La Liga Filipina, and Katipunan

Because of the advent of contemporary films focusing on some specific Filipino heroes, many now wonder about Rizal’s relation or collaboration with other Filipino patriots in his time. Through the various Filipino patriotic organizations and societies Jose Rizal either formed himself or joined in, the national hero had active collaborations with other Filipino patriots and heroes.

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Ethics: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Study of Morality

Many of the most renowned philosophers the world has produced have discussed about ethics in philosophy. Here is an introduction to Ethics.

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