A collection of contributions and reflections on the connection between philosophy and the practice of life. - Following philosophers like Emerson or Thoreau is almost impossible in today's society due to financial constraints - but worth a try.
To be a philosopher is not only to have perceptive thoughts or to found a school, but it is to love wisdom so much that one can lead a simple, independent, generous and trustworthy life according to its guidance. It is not a matter of solving some life problems theoretically, but practically.
What does my new photo page have to do with Denis Diderot, the French superstar of the late Enlightenment? And why is the new design of the page to be understood adequately with Diderot's scarlet housecoat?
I have a desire for so many things, an interest in so many activities, but I take on too much. Life itself and my productivity make me tired. Oh! Yes, no wonder.
Christo and Jeanne Claude wrap the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The symbol of nationalism and militarism disappears behind a silvery blue, shiny and reflective shell - and the values of liberty, equality and fraternity stand out more.