architecture, aristotle, design philosophy, modern architecture, plato, renaissance, vitruvian man
Architecture is a discipline where art meets mathematics (engineering). Architects essentially blend these two sides, making architecture interesting for many people. But is there a one-size-fits-all design philosophy for architects? Why is one building more beautiful than another? Can architects create a building that will be universally beautiful, and what would be the characteristics of ...
In the hustle of our daily lives, we often hear people around us urging us to hurry up or we will not have enough time. Some say that they’re so busy they don’t have enough time. What is time? Is it when the Sun rises in the morning and changes when the Sun sets at ...
In the hustle of our daily lives, we often hear people around us urging us to hurry up or we will not have enough time. Some say that they’re so busy they don’t have enough time. What is time? Is it when the sun rises in the morning and changes when the sun sets at ...
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said that “happiness depends upon ourselves.” To fully comprehend the essence of man’s happiness, he believed that we must seek to understand a human being’s distinctive function. Fame, money, recognition, love, and other things that have put a smile on our faces — think of them as droplets of water, fleeting ...
People often have a mistaken notion that intelligence is something modern and that the ancients were not as wise as we are now. If you harbor such beliefs, the following words of wisdom from ancient Greek thinkers and the Chinese philosopher Laozi about character and life should change your opinion. Greek quotes about character Heraclitus (535 ...
Slavery has long been a common feature of global civilizations. It is only in the past few centuries that nations across the world decided to ban it, thus ending a vicious system that brought suffering to millions of people. Discussions on this issue today are largely focused on the transatlantic slave trade and European colonization. ...