Archive for November, 2011
El-Madrasa celebrates the World Day of Philosophy
On the 3rd week of November, El-Madrasa is the only institution in Egypt which celebrates the World Day of Philosophy. Being such an important opportunity to learn more about how we can find happiness, justice and beauty, El-Madrasa has prepared for YOU a series of challenge lectures followed by a Socratalk. Know more about the [...]
Philosophy x 4
“What is this Philosophy you are going on and on about, Marouan?” I have to say that I understand the many who ask me this question very well. The name itself is not inviting for many people, since the view people usually have of a philosopher is that of an old man, thinking a lot [...]
Those who give up Justice for Freedom
“Those who give up freedom for temporary security deserve neither.” ~Benjamin Franklin. This is a phrase that is vastly repeated nowadays. And it reveals a generalized euphoria with the newly acquired freedom. It was in fact a considerable accomplishment and dear lives were lost as a price. But aside from all the mesmerisation with freedom [...]
More than just a beetle – KHEPER
If you have been fortunate enough to visit the Temple of Karnak in Luxor and unfortunate enough to do that with one of the official tour guides, you must have been told about how revolving 7 times counter clockwise around the pillar with the scarab statue on top of it will either make you fertile, [...]
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