Humanism
Hope in Life. When Hope Turns to Naivety
Is hope truly the mother of fools, as the popular saying goes?…
Magdalena Kozak
Deals with contemporary philosophy, mainly French, in the current of existentialism, philosophy of dialogue and relations, and phenomenology. Privately, passionate about Mediterranean vibes, crime stories – preferably Scandinavian and a lover of animals and long walks. In the surrounding world, unfortunately, less and less surprised.
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Philosophy at School from an Early Age: Why and What For?
Philosophy – challenging, boring, abstract, and not very useful in life, because…
Humanism
Humanism as a Conscious Presence in the World
What is humanism and how to understand it in relation to our…
Truth & Goodness
Where Are the Limits of Forgiveness? To Forgive Does not Mean to Forget
The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) warned: "Do not hide your hatred…
Reklama
Truth & Goodness
Anger – a cleansing or destructive experience?
Anger appears as a state that each of us has experienced many…
Humanism
Does modern man need authority?
In the conversation between the Little Prince and the King, the following…
Humanism
Pragmatists vs. Idealists. Who Will Be Happy?
The world is divided into idealists and realists. Their ideals guide the…
Education
From Korczak to Goethe: Inspirations of Modern Teaching in the 21st Century
Janusz Korczak (1878‒1942), a Polish doctor, writer and educator, once said: “Children…
Humanism
Mental Slavery: Who Shapes European Culture?
Is the specificity of each culture, tradition, and set of customs shaped…
Humanism
The Phenomenon of Barbie and Ken: What Can Symbols Say About Us?
When Paul Ricoeur (1913‒2005), the prominent French philosopher, stated that “the symbol…
Truth & Goodness
Does the Present Exist? A Centuries-Old Mystery Which Has Stumped Philosophers
The human imagination seems doomed to two – extremely divergent – views…
Truth & Goodness
Conscience: The Voice of Decency
Conscience, often defined as the voice of decency and a moral compass,…
Humanism
Unforgivable Weakness or Forgotten Strength? The Hidden Meaning of Pain
While observing humans in the 21st century, it is worth asking the…
Humanism
Can Objects Possess Us?
Today’s individual increasingly thrives in the digital realm. Society’s digital transformation, with…
Truth & Goodness
In Praise of Gratitude: Responding to Life’s Benevolence
Alfred North Whitehead, an eminent English philosopher and mathematician (1861‒1947), astutely observed…
Humanism
Patience: Weakness, Strength, or Forgotten Moral Virtue?
Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD) famously stated, ‘God, grant…
Truth & Goodness
Faithfulness to Goodness, Truth, and Beauty: The Need for Idealists Today
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), the Irish playwright and novelist, once said, ‘Ideals…
Truth & Goodness
Discretion: An Outdated “Commodity” or Deliverance for the Psyche?
At a time when everyone knows everything about everyone and the boundaries…
Humanism
The Human Condition: Exploring What Makes Us Human
As we reflect on attitudes and behaviors specific to humans, and consider…
Humanism
Change as the Essence of Life: Exploring Identity through the Thoughts of Osho, Tokarczuk, and Nietzsche
Osho (1931-1990), an Indian spiritual master, once posited the idea that “existence…
Truth & Goodness
Sharing is Caring: The Challenge of Being Kind
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), a French philosopher from the Age of Enlightenment, once…
Humanism
The Absurdity in Our Lives
“This clash between a desiring mind and a disappointing world; a yearning…
Humanism
From Defeat to Self-Discovery: How Modern Individuals Confront Extreme Situations in the Spirit of Karl Jaspers’ Philosophy
Karl Jaspers profoundly stated, “Our response to defeat shapes our very being,…
Humanism
Shame in Contemporary Culture: Navigating Between Ethical Value and a Disappearing Emotion
Polish writer Eliza Orzeszkowa (1841–1910) insightfully observed, “Shame can be beneficial, but…
Truth & Goodness
Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb: The Surprisingly Short Journey from Greatness to Downfall
Albert Camus (1913-1960), the French existentialist, once wrote: “Not everyone must be…
Truth & Goodness
Can We Place Our Trust in Others?
The renowned Japanese novelist, Haruki Murakami (born 1949), once stated, “Nothing in…
Truth & Goodness
Empathy and Compassion: Inherent Trait or Deliberate Effort?
What drives our capacity to treat others with kindness and comprehension? In…
Humanism
“I can.” How Involvement Defines Us As People
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905‒1980), a prominent French existentialist, once said that existence precedes…
Truth & Goodness
Solidarity and Solitude: Reflections on Community in the 21st Century
Steve Yarbrough, a renowned American writer and academic, once noted, “people show…
Humanism
Longing for Reciprocity
In Southern Africa, to be happy, one needs another person; it is…
Humanism
How Can We Understand Each Other Without Words? A Challenge Worth Taking…
How does an artist express themselves? What methods or means of expression…
Humanism
Is Dialogue The Most Pressing Challenge of Our Time? Our Lost Ability to Communicate
Józef Tischner (1931-2000), a proponent of the philosophy of dialogue and encounter…
Humanism
Is Ethics Relevant in Politics?
Napoleon Bonaparte is once said to have observed, “Always triumph. Regardless of…
Humanism
Is It Possible to Avoid Making Choices in Life?
In his book ‘A Clockwork Orange’, Anthony Burgess contends: ‘A man who…
Humanism
Why Shouldn’t We Treat Each Other Instrumentally? Respect for Others.
What does it mean to treat people instrumentally? At first glance, this…
Science
‘Beauty Cleanses the Mind.’ The Simplest Path to Happiness
In today’s fast-paced world, we find ourselves constantly rushing towards success and…
Humanism
Simple Pleasures or a Good Life? Today’s Quest for Happiness
Our deep-rooted desire for happiness, coupled with the ceaseless challenge of attaining…
Humanism
The Nature to Do Good: A Journey Towards Freedom?
At the heart of human existence lies the inalienable right to freedom,…
Humanism
Fake News and Critical Thinking: Descartes as Our Guide Through Informational Chaos
As one of the Enlightenment’s preeminent philosophers, Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), once observed:…
Humanism
Accepting Life or Rebelling: Which Attitude to Choose?
”What’s the best way to live?” someone asked me in a letter,…
Humanism
Indifferent or Responsible?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944), the French writer and poet, once wrote: “To…
Humanism
From Solitude to Loneliness: Examining the Contemporary Human Condition
Is loneliness a sign of the times? It has always been interpreted…
Humanism
Be Yourself! What Does Living Authentically Mean?
The phrase ‘be yourself’ is among the expressions we hear most in…
Truth & Goodness
Nietzsche’s Prophetic Insight: Will We Become Superhumans in the 21st Century?
In the contemporary world, individuals are driven by a constant pursuit of…