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Pocket Philosophy: Epictetus’ Raven
Epictetus (c. 50-c. 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He believed that philosophy should be a way of life and not just a theoretical…
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Pocket Philosophy: Heidegger’s Lizard
Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) is one of the most influential – and controversial – philosophers of the twentieth century. He is mostly associated with existentialism (the…
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Pocket Philosophy: Schopenhauer’s Porcupine
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a German philosopher and a proponent of pessimistic philosophy. Deeply cynical of love and the want for children, he believed humans…
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Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi’s Butterfly
Zhuangzi (late 4th century BC) was one of China's most significant proponents of Daoism. Daoism is an ancient philosophy that strives for harmony with nature,…