The Great Books of the Western Canon, organized by Mortimer J. Adler in the Syntopicon, span 102 enduring ideas—ranging from Truth, Beauty, and Justice to Democracy, Love, and God. These categories trace the intellectual tradition of the West, connecting philosophy, literature, history, science, and theology. Together, they map the recurring questions and principles shaping human thought across centuries.
War and Peace: Inherent States of Existence To contemplate "War and Peace" solely as alternating periods of conflict and its cessation is to miss a profound philosophical truth. Rather, these are not merely events or circumstances that befall humanity, but fundamental states of existence, deeply woven into the...
The Shifting Sands of Being: Evolution, Progress, and the Human Story The concepts of Evolution and Progress are fundamental to understanding both the natural world and the human experience, yet their relationship is often misunderstood. While Science offers a powerful framework for describing the relentless Change inherent in biological Evolution,...
Understanding Revolution as Political Change: A Philosophical Journey Revolutions, throughout history, represent far more than mere shifts in power; they are profound, often violent, transformations of the very fabric of society and government. At its core, a revolution signifies a fundamental and often rapid change in political structures, legal systems,...
The Unseen Hand: How Oppositional Forces Drive Nature's Grand Symphony Summary: From the smallest atomic interactions to the vast cosmic dance, opposition is not merely an incidental feature of nature, but a fundamental principle that underpins all existence and fuels continuous change. This article explores how seemingly contradictory...
The Perennial Dance: War and Peace as Fundamental States of Existence In the grand tapestry of human experience, woven through millennia of thought and action, War and Peace emerge not merely as historical events or political conditions, but as profound states of existence. They are the two poles around which...
Understanding Revolution as Political Change Revolution is often understood as a sudden, violent upheaval, but philosophically, it represents a profound and often irreversible change in the fundamental structure of government and society. This article explores the philosophical underpinnings of revolution, differentiating it from mere rebellion, examining its causes, and considering...
