Have you ever seen a sad face without a reason? Have you ever met people angry with life for no motivation? In my opinion, it is one of the worst things that can happen in a day. Instead, what I admire in people is the ability to spend time without complaining, but using a sense … Leggi tutto A sense of humour
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A few “crumbs” from Tusculanæ Disputationes
Among the “philosophical writings” by Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 b. C. - 43 b. C.), the work entitled Tusculanæ Disputationes deserves special mention. Cicero wrote this text between 45 and 44, in one of its villas in Tuscolo (ancient city of Lazio, located on the Alban Hills). The work, which is presented in a dialogical … Leggi tutto A few “crumbs” from Tusculanæ Disputationes
Metaphysical wisdom and desire for happiness. The relationship between philosophy and life
Philosophy is often considered a meaningless activity. Especially in a social context like the present one, whose primary interest is represented by economic questions, philosophy has even less space. The aim of this article, however, is not to write a defense of philosophy, but to show its concreteness, its existential character because only in this … Leggi tutto Metaphysical wisdom and desire for happiness. The relationship between philosophy and life
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