One of the things that are remarkable about the word mediocre is the extent to which it has retained its meaning over the course of more than four centuries of continual use. Now that is not a mediocre feat. The meaning of mediocrity is the quality or state of being … Continue Reading
Stoicism—the Hellenistic Philosophy and its Background
The central objective of all philosophy is solving the problems of life. This often becomes a tumultuous task, considering an individual has little control over life as a whole. However, one is always in control of their own perspective. The key observation by Stoics is that there are no problems … Continue Reading