Tag: education

Wonder: the First Act of the Child and the Philosopher

May 27, 2025

In his work “Leisure: the Basis of Culture”, the Thomist philosopher Josef Pieper talks about the importance of wonder as the foundational act of true philosophy: the philosopher is first of all one who marvels at Being. He looks at the vast vaults of the sky, he notices the little ants scuttling upon the ground, … More Wonder: the First Act of the Child and the Philosopher

A Few Thoughts on the Fundamental Problem of Modern Psychology and How to Fix it

May 4, 2024

Those who are close to me know that I have a rather complex relationship with modern psychology. As a teenager and young adult, I was deeply fascinated by this science. I have always been naturally inclined to ask myself the “why” of my feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to search for the hidden roots of … More A Few Thoughts on the Fundamental Problem of Modern Psychology and How to Fix it