by Salman Tahir The Inscription On Karl Marx’s gravestone at Highgate Cemetery in London, there is an inscription. It is taken from his eleventh thesis on Feuerbach: “The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however,…
On the Need to Belong, the Impossibility of Justice, and the Curse of the Philosopher by Salman Tahir The Tribe and Its Comforts There is something deeply, almost tenderly human about the need to belong. Long before there were nations…
Introduction The discourse surrounding liberal values and their interaction with Islamic identity is a complex and multifaceted issue that has gained increasing prominence in contemporary society. As global conversations about inclusivity, equality, and cultural identity intensify, the intersection of these…
1. Introduction The question of ideal human excellence and its role in shaping political and social order has been a perennial concern in Western philosophy. This article embarks on a comparative analysis of two profoundly influential, yet strikingly divergent, conceptions…
Introduction Navigating the vast landscape of philosophy can be daunting, whether you’re a newcomer exploring its depths for the first time or an independent learner seeking a more structured approach. Over the years, I’ve engaged in numerous discussions about where…
Introduction This article delves into an extensive exploration of the concept of evolution in its original scientific understanding. It aims to dissect and elucidate the precise conditions, applicability, and limitations of the evolutionary theory, meticulously highlighting its gaps and areas…
Introduction For many, philosophy’s birthplace is firmly planted in 6th century BC Greece, with Thales of Miletus credited as the first philosopher. This article argues that such a narrow view not only undermines the vibrant history of intellectual inquiry across…
Introduction The idea of a unified Muslim currency has been proposed for many years. It refers to the creation of a single currency that would be used by all Muslim countries, similar to the euro used in the European Union.…
Introduction The concept of the “perfect man” is a philosophical idea that has been discussed in both Western and Islamic thought. Friedrich Nietzsche introduced the idea of the “superman” in the Western philosophical movement of enlightenment, which proposed that one…
Love is one of the very select few concepts in this world that come dangerously close to the concept of perfectionism. The nature of perfectionism is such highly, almost infinitely abstract that it makes it impossible to even interact, let…