A photo gallery of the ancient and beautiful wooden churches during a journey in Norway. There are more of these Stave Churches across the country, you can learn more about them in the Wikipedia page. These ancient religious buildings give a strong impression of a long gone past, kind of another world, in a gorgeous …
What is an idea? What exactly happens when we exclaim "I have an idea"? Where do ideas come from, and what reality do they possess? These questions still puzzle philosophers, psychologists, and scientists, and they form the core inquiry of this exploration into the nature of human thought. Do Ideas actually exist? Let’s face a …
Philip K. Dick ranks among the most influential science fiction authors. His work explores the boundaries between reality and illusion, humanity and technology. Numerous screen adaptations have posthumously elevated his reputation, showcasing his philosophical depth and prescient questioning of technological transformations: Minority Report, Paycheck, Total Recall, Screamers, A Scanner Darkly, Confessions of a Crap Artist …
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With the cave allegory , Plato depicts an ascending journey out of illusion, toward reality. This text, one of the most emblematic in the history of philosophy, offers countless interpretations through its evocative power. What does this climb toward light by a prisoner breaking free from chains symbolize? What do these chains represent, and what …
What is the heart of man? This question runs through the entire work of Maxime Chattam, widely regarded as one of France's foremost masters of psychological thrillers. His novels confront readers with a disturbing reality: how can seemingly ordinary individuals descend into criminal horror? This compelling theme, pervasive throughout popular culture in countless novels, films, …
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"Everything is allowed, God does not exist. We are masters and possessors of Nature!” So can be held the biggest celebration in the history of mankind, with the planet as a buffet. This is called modernity, the world we live in. Tendentious, biased vision ... like this drawing? What world do we live in, for …