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. At the core of [...]
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 lack of meaning was directly connected to anxiety and depression rates [...]
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 for his unquenchable search for truth; Simone Weil for her [...]
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 late antiquity and beyond. While it draws [...]
The Mysterious Art of Being Victorious
Author: Jorge Angel LivragaAugust 13, 2026
Macedonian army with Alexander. Istanbul Archeology Museum. 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 entirely intelligent person, but is someone [...]
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 we humans doing this to each other? Has humanity learnt [...]
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 this second possibility of knowledge directly to intelligence. Once again, Maya has [...]
The Symbolism of Bread
Author: Michael LassmanJuly 31, 2026
Stela of the Steward Mentuwoser, Middle Kingdom (ca. 1944 B.C.) 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 marker of identity, [...]
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 health and her commitment to eat no more than the 900-calorie [...]
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 on display, along with the often heroic stories that accompanied them, [...]
Pachamama, Goddess of the Earth, the Universe, the All
Author: Natalia LemaJuly 24, 2026
Pachatata and Pachamama These days, I often hear about the need to go back to our roots and reconnect with nature. It feels as though we have allowed speed and productivity to take over our daily lives. In recent years and knowing I grew up in a city, I have started to shift from simply observing nature’s beauty to feeling part of it, rather than standing outside of it. It makes a difference [...]
Exploring the Question of Consciousness with Philosophy
Author: Siobhan FarrarJuly 24, 2026
Our questions and the answers we receive are dependent on one another. It is not possible to gain an answer to a question that we’ve never asked. We remain ignorant until we awaken to the possibility that our understanding is somewhat limited. Currently, definitive answers to the question ‘what is consciousness?’ are out of reach. Perhaps one day it will be possible for different theories [...]