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.
The Ethical Dilemma of Immortality: A Graceful Contemplation The Eternal Dream: A Double-Edged Sword The pursuit of immortality, an aspiration woven into the fabric of human mythology and scientific endeavor, presents a profound philosophical and ethical dilemma. While the allure of transcending life and death offers a seemingly utopian vision...
The Enduring Promise: Exploring the Theological Argument for Immortality The theological argument for immortality posits that the eternal existence of the human soul is a necessary consequence of the nature of God, divine justice, and the purpose of creation as understood within various religions. This argument, deeply rooted in the...
The Enduring Question: Is the Soul Immortal? The concept of the Immortality of the Soul stands as one of the most profound and persistent inquiries in human thought, a cornerstone of Metaphysics that has captivated philosophers, theologians, and ordinary individuals for millennia. From ancient Greek dialogues to modern scientific speculation,...
