Tag · Philosophy
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Books & Ideas
Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha follows a young man in ancient India searching for wisdom, through teachers, pleasure, despair and a quiet river. Here are five lessons the book still offers a century later.
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Philosophy
The Stoics, the Upanishads and the Mahabharata all asked us to remember that life is short. Far from being gloomy, this old practice can make everyday life clearer, kinder and more alive.
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Philosophy
The Stoic “dichotomy of control” is nearly 2,000 years old, yet it’s one of the most useful tools for modern stress. Here’s what it means and how to use it this week.
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