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Immanuel Kant: Pioneer of Enlightenment Ethics and Moral Philosophy

In the 1800s, German philosopher Immanuel Kant was very critical. He is famous for making significant advances in studying ethics and morals. Kant was born in 1724 in Berlin, Prussia. He spent his life trying to determine right and wrong and how to make moral choices. This article will discuss Kant’s ideas, breaking down the ...

David Clapp

Immanuel Kant.

Plato’s Theory: Unraveling the Concept of the Immortal Soul

The eminent ancient Greek philosopher Plato delved into profound inquiries about the nature of existence, mainly focusing on the immortal soul. His theory on its eternal nature offers a captivating exploration of metaphysical realms. This article will unravel Plato’s insights and understand why he deemed the soul immortal. Plato posited that the soul is eternal ...

Viena Abdon

The Greek philosopher Plato.

Lin Yutang: Enlightenment and Return of Faith and Tradition (Part 2)

Chinese literature, already captivating in its own right, takes on a new dimension when interpreted by Lin Yutang. His magnum opus, the novel Beijing Memories, narrates an authentic Chinese story in impeccable English. Notably, his English biographies on Empress Wu Zetian and Su Dongpo are equally celebrated. His books My Country and My People and ...

Mikel Davis

Statue of Lin Yutang outdoors in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China.

Lin Yutang: Enlightenment and Return of Faith and Tradition (Part 1)

In the late 19th century, in the town of Banzi in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, there was a notable figure named Lin Zhicheng. A priest by vocation, Lin was often seen ascending to the top of the church. There, he would raise the cross a little higher using steel bars imported from the U.S. Or, at ...

Mikel Davis

Black and white photo of Lin Yutang.

Finding Your Essential Self: The Ancient Philosophy of Zhuangzi Explained

Zhuangzi – also known as Zhuang Zhou or Master Zhuang – was a Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE. He is traditionally credited as the author of the ancient Taoist masterpiece bearing his name, the Zhuangzi. The work of Zhuangzi has been described as “humorous and deadly serious, lighthearted and morbid, precisely ...

Troy Oakes

Illustration of Zhuang Zhou, author of one of the foundational texts of Daoism.

Divination for 2021: Danger at the End of the Gengzi Cycle

According to the Chinese calendar, a full cycle is completed once every 600 years. The end of the lunar year that began in 2020 marks the completion of one of these cycles, which is known as the Gengzi cycle. This time was predicted to bring chaos and upheaval to the world. As the current Chinese ...

Emma Lu

A depiction of outerspace with an opening to Heaven that shines a beam of light down on the Earth.

Understanding the Antifragile Code

It’s impossible to go through life without facing adversities at some point. As Buddha stated: “Life is suffering.” This is not necessarily a dark approach to life. It’s just a simple acknowledgment of the truth. When we face unfavorable situations or people in our lives, it’s how we respond to these adversities that make us ...

Armin Auctor

Two knights fighting.

Amazing Quotes About Character and Life by Greeks and Laozi

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 ...

Emma Lu

The Greek philosopher Plato.

Learn from the Master: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee’s influence on modern martial arts is undeniable. His ideas about martial arts were not rooted in violence. Instead, its foundations were strongly rooted in a wise philosophy and informed worldview that stressed personal excellence. The philosophy of Bruce Lee Be like water One day when Bruce Lee was reflecting on the teachings of ...

Armin Auctor

A statue of Bruce Lee.

The 8 Divinations and Wisdom of Life in Zhouyi

Zhouyi, which is believed to be the oldest text and is named after the Zhou Dynasty, was among the famous ancient classics of China. Every single word in Zhouyi is very profound and vivid, containing heavenly secrets and wisdom that can benefit mankind for a whole lifetime. 8 Zhouyi verses with commentaries familiar to many ...

Nspirement Staff

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