history on trial: cleopatra

For a very long time people (: the society of patriarchy) had always been frightful of powerful women...

so I just realize

So I guess when it comes to the philosophy of life, there's nothing compare to the combination between stoicism & existentialism to tackle the hardship of life. I mean between the creativity to choose everything life's given to you, and being responsibly act upon every choices you make, it has got to be a perfect combo.
I'm talking about the philosophy of life of course. For I think there's got to be a distinction between the practical aspects of daily life and our journey of finding the defining truth of everything. In the later case, I still believe in the scientific approach of course. Yeah.. just some practical contemplation I'd like to share here :)

Drawing wisdom from Stoicism

Being a positivist-reductionist doesn't mean I can't draw wisdom from classical philosophy. On contrary I think today's socio-politic life is lacking the old-school understanding of morality and honor. I think it's urgent for us to learn from Marcus Aurelius, especially of his determination to do whats right and virtuous, despite his position of power (: which should allowed him to do anything he'd like).
.... basically he's a the Ned Stark of Hellenistic era (and the smart version one :D)..