Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, developed atomic theory and taught that true happiness comes from wisdom, not wealth or ...

Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after for their advice, but one area that is overlooked is their wisdom ...

Because among Greek philosophers there was a growing appreciation for the unity of the divine and for the notion that there may be a single simple divine principle underlying all things.

Many of them did so purely out of self-interest, in order to continue a barbaric trade, but some historical philosophers sought to justify slavery from the best intentions. The great Greek ...

A nasty gesture can be costly Obscene hand gestures and vulgar puns permeate all areas of life – from ... as a sexually-associated threat. The Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, one of ...