What is the appeal of past charms? Classic literature, silent films and old Hollywood, typewriters and Polaroid cameras, Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite art, Romanticism, nostalgia, Victorian decor and ephemera seem to hold an increasing allure.
Modern culture is marked by blatancy and accessibility. The Internet in particular poses new problems in terms of allowing instantaneous access [...]
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Modern ers’ versus Past Charms
Posted on: Philosophy
Differences Between Sex and Gender
Posted on: Philosophy
Understanding the difference between sex and gender is crucial to developing a greater comprehension of social theory, feminist theory, and sexual norms and values.
A common question posed by laymen and students of social sciences raises the distinction between the term “sex” and the term “gender”. Many people use the two words incorrectly, as interchangeable, when [...]
Symbolism of Persian and Arabian Tales
Posted on: Philosophy
The origins of the One Thousand and One Nights are lost in time, but until today, it remains one of the most meaningful legacies of the middle eastern philosophy.
Hidden in the smell of incense, the silky pillows and the golden chandeliers that ornate the imaginary scenario of the One Thousand and One Nights, the universal [...]
Philosophy of the Magic Flute
Posted on: Philosophy
One of the most enigmatic operas of all times, The Magic Flute is powerful and enchanting. However, at first sight, one may not notice its philosophical meaning.
According to the biographer Otto Jahn, who wrote The Life of Mozart (Oxford University Press, 1882), Mozart belonged to a family related to Freemasons and became a Mason [...]