“White privilege is an institutional (rather than personal) set of benefits granted to those of us who, by race, resemble … More
Category: Philosophy for Everyday Life
Derek Parfit on What We Owe the Poor
One thing that greatly matters is the failure of we rich people to prevent, as we so easily could, much … More
Thinking
“There is but one truly serious philosophical issue, and that is whether one can get by in life without thinking.”–D. … More
Ramana Maharshi on Happiness
Happiness lies deep within us, in the very core of our being. Happiness does not exist in any external object, … More
Should We Accept Harassment and Ill-Treatment As God’s Will? by Jagjot Singh
Q. Does acceptance mean that we become compliant and be treated like a doormat? Despite my best efforts, I’m unable … More
Know Thyself 