Philosophy

The big questions — existence, knowledge, ethics, logic, and the nature of mind. Ideas that have shaped how we think.

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What Is Utilitarianism?

Utilitarianism is the ethical theory that the right action is the one producing the greatest good for the greatest number. Learn about types and key debates.

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Philosophy 8 min

What Is Western Esotericism?

Western esotericism is a collection of spiritual and philosophical traditions including alchemy, Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and mysticism within Western culture.

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Philosophy 8 min

What Is World Religions?

World religions is the study of major belief systems including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism, their histories, practices, and teachings.

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Philosophy 14 min

What Is Zodiac?

The zodiac is a band of sky extending roughly 8 degrees on either side of the ecliptic — the apparent path the sun traces across the sky over a year.

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Philosophy 14 min

What Is Zoroastrianism?

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions, founded by the prophet Zarathustra (known as Zoroaster in Greek) in ancient.