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An illustration of the allegory of the cave from Plato’s Republic. 4edges/Wikimedia Commons

Guide to the classics: Plato’s Republic

Plato’s Republic is one of the most influential books in history. It has been claimed by people on all sides of the political spectrum and continues to resonate today.
The moody landscapes of Caspar David Friedrich were inspired by Kant’s ideas of the sublime. Wikimedia Commons

Explainer: the ideas of Kant

Kant’s philosophies include ideas on faith, the sublime, and the enlightenment. But what do these ideas mean? And how can we use them today?
Born to run: Bruce Springsteen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2013. Antonio Scorza via Shutterstock

Bruce Springsteen: an Aristotle for our times

Bruce Springsteen is The Boss, Aristotle is The Philosopher. And they have a great deal in common, if you know where to look.
Michel Foucault argued that surveillance, such as CCTV, is used to enforce social norms. From www.shutterstock.com

Explainer: the ideas of Foucault

Michel Foucault was one of the most famous thinkers of the late 20th century, achieving celebrity-like status before his death. His theories about power and social change continue to resonate.

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