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Many of us sobbed and sniffled our way through Abang Adik, but do you ever wonder if those feelings were ‘real’? Does it really matter and why?Dive into the philosophy of fictional emotions as we journey through the award-winning film Abang Adik.
Let's admit it. We all live lives on autopilot on a daily basis. Explore how to balance living on autopilot without compromising mindful living.
Explore multidimensional analysis of polygamy, from feminists and Islam, as well as how the intersection of religious, cultural, and gender identities complicate the issue of polygamy in Malaysia.
In a fast-paced world where we are constantly rushing against time, we need to pause and ask ourselves if this is a desirable way of living. Learn how to live more mindfully and intentionally with the art of slow living, without sacrificing efficiency and productivity.
Work-life balance has become a sought after commodity in this burnout society. What exactly is work-life balance and how to effectively achieve it? Is it even achievable? Get inspired by these 30 work-life balance quotes by philosophers across the centuries and philosophical tips for renewed perspectives on work and life!
What does it take to build a good life? Discover the art to good living and the steps it takes to live a psychologically rich life through Robinson Crusoe's story.
Many of us sobbed and sniffled our way through Abang Adik, but do you ever wonder if those feelings were ‘real’? Does it really matter and why?Dive into the philosophy of fictional emotions as we journey through the award-winning film Abang Adik.
Let's admit it. We all live lives on autopilot on a daily basis. Explore how to balance living on autopilot without compromising mindful living.
Explore multidimensional analysis of polygamy, from feminists and Islam, as well as how the intersection of religious, cultural, and gender identities complicate the issue of polygamy in Malaysia.
In a fast-paced world where we are constantly rushing against time, we need to pause and ask ourselves if this is a desirable way of living. Learn how to live more mindfully and intentionally with the art of slow living, without sacrificing efficiency and productivity.
Work-life balance has become a sought after commodity in this burnout society. What exactly is work-life balance and how to effectively achieve it? Is it even achievable? Get inspired by these 30 work-life balance quotes by philosophers across the centuries and philosophical tips for renewed perspectives on work and life!
Is critical thinking the solution to 21st century problems? Discover what it means to think authentically can help us become better critical thinkers in this digital age filled with misinformation.
What is critical thinking? While widely regarded as a vital skill of the 21st century, a thorough examination of this concept unveils a different perspective. Read on to think critically about critical thinking itself.
Check out this comprehensive guide on mindfulness and its alternative, mind-wandering, as well as recommended free resources and platforms to practice mindfulness in Malaysia.
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Reading, as beneficial as it can be, can be dangerous. We expose ourselves to its danger every time we pick up a book. And every time we utter the phrase “author A says this…” to win an argument or, even more generally, to understand the world, we surrender to the evil of reading.
Death is something that we all have to face at some point in our lives. Whether it is the death of a pet or the death of a loved one, […]
I got my very first Sherlock Holmes book when I was nine years old. Nearly thirty years later, I continue to remain obsessed about Sherlock Holmes. For many years, I […]
Three years ago, I learned that the multi-racial coalition PUTERA-AMCJA, comprising a broad base of left-wing parties, youth and women’s groups, and trade unions, proposed a People’s Constitution of Malaya […]
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Malaysia is a mixing pot of multiple races and ethnicities, but whether the components mix well has always been questionable. The seeming racial unity in our country has been publicized […]
On the 10th of October 2021, the Malaysian Philosophy Society (“MyPhilSoc”) held its International Big Think Summit (“ITBS”). The theme for the summit was, “Breaking the Silence: Of Taboos and Pantang […]
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As a Malaysian, you will probably agree with me that Philosophy conjures up images of dead white males in the minds of many, and specifically “an elite class pursuit with […]
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My taste buds felt bland and unstimulated. I could only “taste” what was fed to me—textbook “knowledge” and “recommended readings” to prepare for exams. I followed my teachers’ instructions religiously. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brings out many issues that have been swept under the rug or have been assumed to be settled once and for all. In particular, we see the […]
“Friendship always benefits; love sometimes injures.” Seneca “A friend is, as it were, a second self.” Cicero In our daily lives, it would be unthinkable to most people to not […]
What got you into the field of Philosophy? I’d split this into a more “formal” and “informal” introduction into Philosophy. Formally, I took a political philosophy course in my senior […]
What is Imposter Syndrome? Ever feel fraudulent in your job role? Waiting and feeling like your abilities and achievements are about to be called out? I do, I sense this […]
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I was standing by the roadside, waiting for my family members to finish their errands, when another person, on the other side of the road, caught my attention. He was […]
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Getting into Philosophy as a Combination of Accident and Choice There was a point in my life where things got really dark. You could call it an existential crisis but […]
Continuation of Part 1 here. How to Live: Applying the Philosophy Teachings of Epicureanism and Stoicism Dig the Epicurean Lifestyle? Let’s say you dig the Epicurean lifestyle. But you think […]
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There are some days when I feel extremely lazy and I wish I did not have to wash my dishes after I eat or write this essay. A part of […]
The widespread use of social media in this digital age has undeniably brought about new advantages as well as new challenges as social norms have been redefined to account for […]