In the world of philosophy, there are certain names that, when you approach them, you feel as though you’re about to scale the peak of a mountain. Martin Heidegger is one such philosopher. When you step into his world of thought, your mind starts to spin with some of the deepest and most complex questions…
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“The Arrest of Voltaire and His Days in the Bastille (1717)”
One of the most influential philosophers of the 18th century, François-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, became a symbol of the Enlightenment era. Renowned for his writings criticizing religion and monarchy, Voltaire gained fame as one of the foremost intellectuals of his time. However, his bold and scathing critiques earned him powerful…
Omar Khayyam: The Poet and Scientist Beyond Time
Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) was a multifaceted Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. His full name was Giyaseddin Abu’l-Fath Omar Ibn Ibrahim al-Khayyam. Khayyam is best known for his Rubaiyat (quatrains), which have earned him a significant place in world literature. Both his scientific works and literary contributions have made him a celebrated and enduring figure…