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Podcast on Yoga Philosophy
Millions of people around the world practise yoga every day, but only few understand the Yoga philosophy, one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. So, what is the Yoga philosophy? And how can its understanding improve our lives? Let’s find out in this podcast on Yoga philosophy. Read more
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Centuries of Change: Which Century Saw What Change?
In his book, Centuries of Change, author and historian Dr Ian Mortimer explains which century saw the most change and why it matters to us. From his research, we find out the most significant change in each century (from the eleventh century to the twentieth). 11th Century: Discontinuation of Slavery Although the slavery continued long… Read more
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The Runaway Trolley Problem and Its Consequences
Perhaps you have heard about The Runaway Trolley problem. It’s one of the popular thought experiments in philosophy where one is made to question their morality. Here is a simplified version of it. Suppose there is a trolley car hurtling down the track at a high speed. Up ahead you see five workers standing on… Read more
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Why Anna Karenina Is Still So Beautiful
There must be a reason why a late 19th century book spanning over 700 pages still charms its readers. And the reason would become obvious as soon as you read Anna Karenina, or any of Leo Tolstoy’s work, for that matter. The Author: Let’s talk briefly about Leo Tolstoy’s writing. There is a good chance… Read more
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The Importance of Having a Grandmother
Every house needs a grandmother in it. Louisa May Alcott Perhaps when you were a child, when your parents and siblings were away for some reason, you spent a couple of days on your own just with your grandmother. Perhaps you noticed her unique way of cutting fruits, or telling stories, or doing ordinary things… Read more
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Marxism, Liberalism and Romantic Love
Politics seems an incongruous field to link to love, but can we not read, in the bloodstained histories of the French, Fascist, or Communist revolutions, something of the same coercive structure, the same impatience with diverging views fuelled by passionate ideals? Alain de Botton It’s not difficult to draw parallels between politics and love, although… Read more
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