philosophy

17 Things We Learned From Socrates

17 Things We Learned From Socrates

VIA “themindunleashed.org” If I have learned something from Socrates is that you cannot teach people anything; you can only make them think. You can only draw out of them the wisdom which is latent within them. And by doing so, you help open their eyes, making them realize that they were born with wings and that they […]

We Have The Power To Create Paradise On Earth

We Have The Power To Create Paradise On Earth

VIA The Mind Unleashed Sopie McAdam, True Activist In another creative and thought-provoking short film from esoteric vlogger ‘Revolution Love Evolve‘, one of Terence McKenna‘s most celebrated speeches is mixed with visuals to make a hard-hitting (but positive) point about the future of humanity. Terence McKenna talks about perception, environmental destruction, culture, politics and inner spiritual work from a joint lecture with […]

10 Fantastic Confucius Quotes

10 Fantastic Confucius Quotes

VIA “higherperspectives.com” Higher Perspectives 1. “Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” Remember to follow the “Golden Rule!” 2. “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Ignorance is the greatest cause of suffering. Enlightenment is our liberation. 3. “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. […]

Socrates: The Test of Three

Socrates: The Test of Three

VIA “the-open-mind.com” by Jade Small In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance, who ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?” “Wait a moment,” Socrates replied. “Before […]