The rationalist philosophies of the Enlightenment and the subsequent emotionally-driven response of Romanticism—both movements in of the 18th century—were fuel for the intellectual fires of thought that raged in the 19th century. Here are five movements that made a...
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Carl Jung and His Most Influential Ideas
Carl Jung is one of the most recognized names in the study of psychology and literature. Once a friend and colleague of Sigmund Freud, he split over some differences in belief—while they both shared an initial interest in the unconscious, they differed over the...
5 Life Lessons to Learn from Studying Mythology
Every culture has its own mythology. In times past, people lived and died with myths and legends that explained everything in their universe—and beyond. These days, it can be hard to look back at the myths of ancient peoples and find meaning. Certainly these stories...
3 Notable Ideas from the Old Testament
In tandem with Greek philosophy and Roman jurisprudence, the ethics promulgated by the Old Testament have created a foundational bedrock for Western Civilization. But what exactly are some of the tropes and themes that have come down to us today from this ancient text...
5 Ancient and Timeless Spiritual Ideas
We think we know it all today, and truth be told, humanity has made some amazing leaps in the past few centuries: flying machines, boats that travel underwater, buildings that soar above the clouds, and a globally connected invisible network that can be accessed...