In philosophy, it is well established that weakness, at all levels, enables the emergence of cruelty. Not being able to defend oneself physically will lead a weak person to exaggerate her attacking response. Not being able to express thoughts and feelings properly will lead this person to shout, manipulate and deceive. Not being able to...
Probably the only factor that separates the human race from other animals is that humans aim to make sense of the world by increasing their knowledge and understanding of the world at a much higher rate. At the same time, this drive for more knowledge is the only relevant end of humanity’s existence and lies...
For centuries, people with university degrees enjoyed utmost respect in society. University education was of paramount importance to achieving a successful career and gaining prestige. While not being a strict prerequisite, having a university degree opened a lot of doors for many in the past. Certainly, for a long time access to university education was...