Selfishness or Selflessness?
To attain happiness and to avoid mood disorders, which should we pursue The messages of modern society are…
Individual
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A New Existence
Each individual owes his or her success and happiness to the peace and the trustworthiness of their society.…
Responsibility and Freedom: Analysis through On Liberty
Discussions over personal liberty and government intervention are as old as modern governments, as J.S. Mill’s writings show.…
Piracy
Piracy, or the illegal downloading of digital media, came to the forefront of web politics in January 2012…
Are You Alone?
Loneliness is a serious public health concern, akin to both obesity and smoking. Why is it not treated…
Ibn Bajja and A Duel with Duality
Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya al Saigh or Ibn Bajja (Avempace) is a well-known twelfth century Spanish philosopher.1…
Historical Recurrences
Question: Taking into account the notion that history repeats itself, how should we view recent incidents and events…
Responses to Conflict in Individualistic and Collectivistic Societies
Cultural differences have a potential to trigger conflicts at all levels, and the response each society gives to…
Moderation as a Way to Address Prejudice
Of all the faculties and senses that man is endowed with, moderation is one of the most essential…
Dignifying Humanity
Your essence is even loftier than angels.Hidden in you are spheres and compacted globesMehmed Akif The human is…
Gifted Education: A Dilemma
The education of gifted individuals has long been ignored, for several reasons. Some have argued that gifted individuals…
The Means of Detecting Potential Errors and Sins
Question: If a person’s self recognition of errors or sins is the first step to the path of…
Same World, Different Lenses: A Brief Overview of Cultural Differences
According to the British writer Raymond Williams, culture is one of the two or three most complicated…
Rida (Resignation)-2
For ordinary people, resignation means not objecting to what God has willed for them. For those with a…
Peacebuilding
Everything has a price; in particular, things as precious as peace always come at a heavy cost. Peace…