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What Are The Intellectual Virtues?

Posted on June 2, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Have you ever wondered what separates truly excellent thinkers from those who merely possess information? In our age of instant access to facts and data, we often confuse the accumulation of knowledge…

What Are The Moral Virtues?

Posted on June 2, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Throughout history, philosophers, theologians, and thinkers have grappled with the question of what constitutes good character and right action. From Aristotle‘s golden mean to Thomas Aquinas‘s theological insights, the concept of moral…

What Are The Social Virtues?

Posted on June 2, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Social virtues represent more than abstract philosophical concepts; they are the practical building blocks of civilization itself. Unlike personal virtues that primarily shape individual character, social virtues specifically enable collective flourishing. They…

What Is Virtue? Etymology And Definition

Posted on June 2, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

“Patience is a virtue.” – William Langland said in his 14th-century poem ‘Piers Plowman’. We’ve all heard that “Patience is a virtue”, and it’s easy to assume that by “virtue” what is…

The Philosophy Of Plato

Posted on June 1, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today we share the philosophy of Plato (428 BCE-348 BCE) from his famous work ‘Republic’, which was written around 375 BCE. Plato’s philosophy and discussions centered around the idea of an ideal…

The Philosophy Of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Posted on June 1, 2025June 25, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today we share the words of Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), from a collection of his various political writings, including: ‘Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality Among…

The Philosophy Of Marcus Aurelius

Posted on June 1, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

“… life is warfare, and a visit in a strange land; the only lasting fame is oblivion.” – Marcus Aurelius, ‘Meditations’, Book 2 Today we share the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (121-180)….

The Philosophy Of David Hume

Posted on June 1, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

“But a fool must always find some person, that is more foolish, in order to keep himself in good humour with his own parts and understanding.” – David Hume Today we share…

The Philosophy Of René Descartes

Posted on June 1, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

“… and so I learned not to believe too firmly anything of which I had been persuaded only by example and custom. Thus I gradually freed myself from many errors which may…

The Philosophy Of Blaise Pascal

Posted on June 1, 2025June 22, 2025 by Brian Colwell

“Eloquence is a painting of thought.” – Blaise Pascal Today we share the work of Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) from ‘Pensées’ and other of his writings. ‘Pensées’ is not a book Pascal actually…

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