In Seneca letter 64, "On the Philosopher's Task," explores the influence of philosophy on personal fortitude and the utilization of historical wisdom in contemporary life. Seneca describes his engagement with the works of Quintus Sextius and articulates his admiration for the Stoic ideas therein, encouraging Lucilius to seek wisdom and strength through the study of great thinkers. Seneca begins by recounting a gathering where discussions flowed…
If you ask most people why philosophy is important, they would give you answers like it improves your communication and analytical skills, teaches problem solving, or provides a great tool in the research process. These answers are true but most are in the realm of educational institutions. The Stoics approach to philosophy was never academic. Instead, Stoicism was developed more as a practical tool to help deal with negative…
Every element in the universe follows a sense of order from atoms and molecules to the rotation of heavenly bodies in galaxy. Dimitri Mendeleev realized that elements behaves in an “orderly” way so he arrange them into periodic table so that elements that have the same properties are grouped in the same column. Isaac Newton develop the three laws of motion to describe how objects behave under the influence of external force acting upon them.…
