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“Philosophy is to be studied, not for the sake of any definite answers to its questions... but rather for the sake of the questions themselves.”
– Bertrand Russell
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The Paradox of Freedom: Is True Freedom Unbearable?
Freedom is a term that somehow possesses an electricity. We first read it and feel as if it is a promise: the promise of self, of possibility, of living on our own terms. Nations are based on it, revolutions are ignited in its name, and parents vow it to their...
The Ethics of Knowledge: Should All Knowledge Be Pursued, No Matter the Cost?
Knowledge has always been mankind's ultimate goal. From the earliest cave drawings to modern scientific advances, our species has been spurred on by curiosity, the persistent desire to understand the world around us. But with curiosity also comes a tough question: is...
The Illusion of Individuality: Are We Truly Unique, or Re-combinations of Universal Patterns?
We're typically reminded that we're unique, one of a kind, distinct from everyone who's ever lived. It's a comforting idea, one which gives value to our lives and makes us expressive. We're encouraged as kids to "be ourselves," to be honest, to be unique. But...


