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The Myth of Osiris
Author: S.VenutiAugust 13, 2026
The Myth of Osiris occupies a central place in ancient Egyptian religion and theology, shaping concepts of kingship, afterlife, cosmic balance (Ma’at) and the cyclical renewal of life. Egyptian mythology did not present a unitary canonical text; rather, narrative strands emerged over millennia in Pyramid (funerary) Texts, Coffin Texts, temple reliefs and later classical accounts. [...]
Why We Need Ideals
Author: Sabine LeitnerAugust 13, 2026
A landmark study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Gen Z (ages 18 to 25) found that 58% reported experiencing ‘little or no purpose or meaning in their lives’. Half of the respondents explicitly stated that their mental health was being actively harmed by ‘not knowing what to do with their life’. This [...]
The Hero’s Journey of the 21st Century
Author: Julian PoweAugust 13, 2026
In our fractured times, we can all assuredly bear witness to the heroic contributions of some of our fellow human beings: friends, family and community members who are building for the common good, overcoming adversity, bringing people together and instilling hope. We all carry heroes from the past in our souls – for me, Socrates [...]
Towards Unity Through Diversity (Part 1)
Author: Fernand SchwarzAugust 13, 2026
We know from systems theory or evolutionary ecology that the degree of greatest development of a system(an ecosystem, for example) is defined by its level of diversity, which is strongest in the face of changes and distortions when it is at its highest level. All the species that form part of the system contribute to [...]
On the Nature of the Woodlouse
Author: Adhiyan JeevatholAugust 13, 2026
Woodlice are everywhere but seldom noticed. They are crucial to our ecosystems but are labelled as pests. They are a diverse land animal yet their ancestors are creatures of the sea. As a child I remember often seeing them in my garden and not thinking much of them. Yet, as I have come to learn [...]
Esoteric Aspects of the Italic Tradition
Author: Agostino DominiciAugust 13, 2026
Esoterica The Italic (Latin‑Greek) Tradition is animated by an esoteric current, which like a hidden subterranean river, runs beneath Roman religion, philosophy, poetry, and politics. Its mythological roots can be said to predate the founding of Rome itself (753 BCE). In its tangible form, traces of it can be found from the late Republic through [...]
The Mysterious Art of Being Victorious
Author: Jorge Angel LivragaAugust 13, 2026
To be a philosopher is to stand upright like a spear, advancing against the wind through the mist, beyond the known and the unknown. A philosopher is someone who is in love with Truth, in love with Wisdom, one who places all things below the search for that Wisdom. A lover is not perhaps an [...]
Are Wars Necessary?
Author: Sabine LeitnerJuly 31, 2026
As if we did not already have enough wars, the year 2026 has brought an explosion of further conflicts: millions more people displaced; homes, hospitals and vital infrastructure reduced to rubble; an economic impact that will probably be felt for years; not even mentioning the death of innocent civilians, amongst them many children. Why are [...]
Intuition
Author: Delia Steinberg GuzmánJuly 31, 2026
In addition to rational thought, which works with ideas and shapes the mind, as we have said, there is in the human being another more subtle form of thought, which is intuition. The first form weaves threads in order to know: it is the reasoning faculty; the second grasps directly: it is intuition. We relate [...]
The Symbolism of Bread
Author: Michael LassmanJuly 31, 2026
Bread is as old as civilization itself. Wherever humans learned to grind grain into flour, mix it with water and apply heat, bread emerged − not just as sustenance, but often as a symbol of life itself, of order, and at times, of connection with the divine. Across ancient cultures, bread has always been a [...]
Simone Weil: Attention, Compassion and the Power of Force
Author: Julian PoweJuly 31, 2026
“A philosopher and interested in humanity” were among Simone Weil’s last words, responding to her doctor’s inquiry about who she was and what she did for a living. She had been laid low in Ashford sanatorium in England by her exhausting efforts in service of de Gaulle’s Free French, her tuberculosis, her history of poor [...]
The Samurai and the Spirit of Bushido
Author: Julian ScottJuly 31, 2026
I was inspired to write this article after visiting an exhibition on the samurai at the British Museum. Paradoxically for an exhibition about warriors, and much to my surprise, I emerged with a strong feeling of joyful peace and serenity, effects which I attribute to the sheer beauty of some of the paintings and artefacts [...]