Unveiling Cleopatra's False Image
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Cleopatra. A Greek woman who ruled Egypt before the century, and she was the last queen of her Macedonian dynasty. She has always been known for her beauty, n...
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Faustus When Knowledge Becomes a Curse
Doctor Faustus is one of Marlowe’s most famous plays. The main character, Dr. Faustus, is a highly ambitious man who lets his ambition turn into greed, which eventually leads to his downfall....
Read moreHow Socrates and His Students Tried to Define Courage
When we talk about courage in philosophy, we often go back to ancient Greece. The dialogue between Socrates, Laches, and Nicias is one of the earliest examples of how people tried to define this impor...
Read moreWhy Knowledge Is More Valuable Than True Opinion
Plato is a famous philosopher who followed the ideas of Socrates, one of the most influential thinkers of his time. In Plato’s dialogue Meno, Socrates explores the difference between knowledg...
Read moreWhy Plato Rejects Tradition in Moral Thinking
Plato is known as a moral rationalist. He believed that reason, not tradition, is the best guide to discovering what is truly right or wrong. In many of his dialogues, especially those featuring Socra...
Read moreD.H. Lawrence and the Beauty of Animals Over Humans
David Herbert Lawrence was a bold and controversial poet known for going against traditional views. He didn’t just write about people and society. He often explored the natural world, especially anima...
Read moreHow Modern Poets Keep Traditional Forms Alive
Throughout history, poets have often looked back at traditional poetic forms for inspiration. Even as they brought in new ideas and styles, they continued to borrow from the structure, rhythm, and lan...
Read moreReligious Change in Tudor England Explained in Four Phases
The English Reformation didn’t happen all at once. Instead, it moved through different phases during the rule of King Henry VIII and his children Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. Each ruler had a di...
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