Plato describes in detail the Temple of Poseidon on Atlantis, which appears to be identical to the Palace of Knossos on the ...

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Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand ...

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Plato’s table was comprised of simple food to nourish steady minds. The stronger the minds, the stronger the cities. Credit: Greek Reporter archive Greek philosopher Plato is widely known for his ...

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History often provides perfect metaphors for our personal struggles. Few historical episodes offer more relationship wisdom than Plato's three ill-fated journeys to Sicily in the 4th century BCE.

Do you remember the Pythagoras Theorem, which you once studied in Mathematics, was a discovery of Pythagoras? In today’s time ...

The very best of the hundreds of books on international politics, economics, and history that were featured in the magazine this year, selected by Foreign Affairs’ editors and book reviewers.

The dichotomy between reality and appearance, and the devaluation of appearance, is rooted in pre-Socratic philosophy. Just as Plato leant upon Heraclitus’ flux for his conception of the sensible ...