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Jürgen Habermas and his silences

March 17, 2026 4:03 pm

In his writings, especially after 9/11, Islam appears as the main other

Jürgen Habermas saw deliberation as democracy’s lifeblood

March 16, 2026 11:25 am

Amid a world of technological disruption, geopolitical competition, and democratic instability, his questions are ever-pressing. How can the legitimacy of democratic institutions be found in ever more complex power structures? And how can reason endure in an epoch of post-truth?

Why Jürgen Habermas matters more than ever in an age of populism

March 15, 2026 3:30 pm

One of the 20th century’s greatest public intellectuals leaves behind a roadmap for saving deliberative democracy from falling into a new legitimation crisis

The internet’s most common label for the bird, nihilist penguin, acts as if all value structures have collapsed.

Nihilist penguin: How a bird’s ‘futile’ trek echoes Nietzsche, Camus and Dostoevsky

March 12, 2026 4:09 pm

In a viral clip from Werner Herzog’s Antarctic documentary, a lone penguin marching to its doom has become the feathered embodiment of existential rebellion, absurdist freedom and the search for meaning in a silent universe

Hara hachi bu's focus on awareness and eating intuitively may offer a gentle and sustainable way of supporting long-term health changes

Is it healthier to only eat until you're 80 per cent full? Japanese philosophy of hara hachi bu

November 09, 2025 1:30 pm

The point of hara hachi bu is about being aware of your body – not about feeling guilty over what you're eating.

Beyond the Stare: Gen Z is embracing philosophy and making authentic choices, says Trishya Screwvala

July 17, 2025 11:02 am

Once considered a pursuit for retirement, philosophy is now being embraced earlier in life, driven by the need for inner stability amid uncertainty, constant options, and digital overstimulation.

All about Yutori, the Japanese concept to avoid burnout, and balance work, self-care

May 15, 2025 4:28 pm

With technology and connectivity creating an always-on environment, the need for space to recharge, reflect, and rejuvenate has never been more important

This Word Means: Machiavellian

May 03, 2025 5:29 pm

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

UPSC Ethics Simplified | Kant's Philosophy for Mankind: the caselet

December 02, 2024 11:29 am

'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' How would you apply it in your daily lives? Nanditesh Nilay takes us through an important ethical principle in the following caselet for your UPSC Ethics paper.

UPSC Ethics Simplified | Utilitarianism : The Concept

August 28, 2024 10:53 am

In this series we begin with ethical theories from today. Let's start with the theory of Utilitarianism. From current events to the world of cricket – here's how the theory is applied.