Academic
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Justice, Power, and Virtue: Exploring Classical Perspectives, Plato’s Dualism, and the Totalitarian Debate in the Republic
By: Ivan Alieksieiev The concept of justice, a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, has been interpreted in myriad ways throughout history, reflecting its complexity and enduring relevance. This text examines classical perspectives on justice, focusing on the contributions of figures such as Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon, before delving into Plato’s vision in the Republic. Plato’s conception…
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Historicism: Leaving Philosophy for Empirical Inquiry in the Study of History
By: Muhammad Azzam Rakan Noor History is an innate aspect of human evolution, always approximating it as a social being. Besides its purpose to understand the past better, it also functions as an approach to the upcoming event, as a “guideline” for foreseeing or even constructing the upcoming civilization. But of course, no such thing…
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Intersectionality in University Curriculums
By: Natasha Noam Gol Intersectionality serves as an essential framework for understanding the intricate ways in which various facets of a person’s identity influence their life experiences and opportunities. This concept is particularly significant for social justice advocates, academics, and policymakers working toward a more equitable and inclusive society (Klar & Leeper, 2019). Kimberlé Crenshaw…
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Ha’Satan & Dualism: Manichaeism as a tool against uncertainty
Painting by Goya titled “ El Aquelarre” 1823 ( the actual painting is bigger than the one presented here) The rejection of phenomena which does not have a place in our empirical knowledge seems to be part of human nature, those things that are weird and we just simply do not know about. Of course,…
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Starship Troopers: The Image of the Republic of the Future or Fascist Society?
Starship Troopers novel. What a weird choice for an essay on political philosophy, right? According to some prominent thinkers like Hannah Arendt, politics is not just thoughts of the philosophers of higher standing and debates in parliaments. Politics is often created in the discussions in bars among friends. This way, political thought condenses into and…
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Reframing Migration: Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Diversity
Imagine waking up one day to realize that your familiar daily routine has completely shifted. You’re now surrounded by people who don’t speak your native language, the price of bread has fluctuated, the sun sets much earlier, and even your beloved coffee tastes different. In this moment, you begin reflecting on the multitude of decisions…