Philosophy Blog

The Banality of Evil and the Duty of Civic Resp...

In 1961, Hannah Arendt revealed a chilling truth: evil doesn't require monsters—just ordinary people who stop thinking. Her concept of the 'banality of evil' is a wake-up call for our...

The Banality of Evil and the Duty of Civic Resp...

In 1961, Hannah Arendt revealed a chilling truth: evil doesn't require monsters—just ordinary people who stop thinking. Her concept of the 'banality of evil' is a wake-up call for our...

John Rawls' Veil of Ignorance: A Thought Experi...

What kind of society would you design if you didn't know your place in it? John Rawls' "veil of ignorance" is one of modern philosophy's most powerful tools for thinking...

John Rawls' Veil of Ignorance: A Thought Experi...

What kind of society would you design if you didn't know your place in it? John Rawls' "veil of ignorance" is one of modern philosophy's most powerful tools for thinking...

Montesquieu and the Architecture of Liberty: Id...

 Montesquieu's separation of powers revolutionized modern government. Discover how his ideas, combined with John Locke's philosophy, shaped the American Constitution and why they remain essential today.

Montesquieu and the Architecture of Liberty: Id...

 Montesquieu's separation of powers revolutionized modern government. Discover how his ideas, combined with John Locke's philosophy, shaped the American Constitution and why they remain essential today.

The Founding Fathers and the Safeguards Against...

Discover the timeless wisdom of the Founding Fathers—their ideas on liberty, civic responsibility, and reason—and how these principles still inspire thoughtful action today.

The Founding Fathers and the Safeguards Against...

Discover the timeless wisdom of the Founding Fathers—their ideas on liberty, civic responsibility, and reason—and how these principles still inspire thoughtful action today.

Why Socrates Distrusted Democracy — And How Mis...

Socrates warned that democracy could fail when citizens prioritize opinion over knowledge. This post explores his critique, drawn from Plato’s dialogues, and shows how misinformation in modern times proves his...

Why Socrates Distrusted Democracy — And How Mis...

Socrates warned that democracy could fail when citizens prioritize opinion over knowledge. This post explores his critique, drawn from Plato’s dialogues, and shows how misinformation in modern times proves his...