http://www.artipot.com/dir/society-and-culture/philosophy/ Latest Philosophy articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/473740/understanding-prophesy-and-the-mayan-calendar.htm Mayan cultures died off many centuries in the past. Many people in the twenty first century know nothing about the culture and what they left for us to study and understand. The cycles of the universe were critical in Mayan societies. Because of their deep understanding they made 22 different calendars to explain their knowledge. Although the calendars recorded time, they... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473740/understanding-prophesy-and-the-mayan-calendar.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469362/is-2012-doomsday-or-a-new-beginning-for-the-human-race.htm Everyone wonders what is happening in the world today. Everyone is unsure if the end is neigh or if we have a log way ahead of us. Many cultures believe to former. It is thought that on 2012 that the world, as we know it, can very well come to it's demise. Some Sooth Sayers and oracles of sorts have also come to a similar conclusion. What is going to happen to us? Is "2012... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:56:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469362/is-2012-doomsday-or-a-new-beginning-for-the-human-race.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469081/is-2012-doomsday-or-a-new-beginning.htm There is much going on in the world today. There are wars being fought and everywhere there is someone dieing a death of unnatural causes. What is happening to us? Are we going down a hill into despair or will we eventually come out of this alive? Many people believe the end is coming soon and a great deal of those people believe it is going to happen on the year 2012. There... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:19:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469081/is-2012-doomsday-or-a-new-beginning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468956/2012-fact-or-fiction.htm If you have divulged yourself in mass media and pop culture recently, surely you have heard people discussing the end of days slated to occur at the end of 2012. More specifically, Armageddon is to occur on December 21, 2012 and there is supposed evidence to support this. No other date has received the hype that this one has, not even Y2K. When I heard about this date, I... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:48:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468956/2012-fact-or-fiction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466017/what-to-know-about-prophesy-and-the-mayan-calendar.htm Mayan cultures died off many centuries in the past. Many people in the twenty first century know nothing about the culture and what they left for us to study and understand. The cycles of the universe were critical in Mayan societies. Because of their deep understanding they made 22 different calendars to explain their knowledge. Although the calendars recorded time, they... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:07:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466017/what-to-know-about-prophesy-and-the-mayan-calendar.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427356/is-ours-a-herd-morality.htm While we may believe that we all have our own moral rudder,very often our moral judements are simple imported from the tribe we happen to belong to. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:03:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427356/is-ours-a-herd-morality.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372324/what-charles-schulz-taught-me-in-cartooning.htm In early 1997, I became a cartoonist. Sort of. Before I started this "cartoon journey", might be helpful to know what I was doing. Finding someone like Charles Schulz was not an easy matter for someone like me at the time who knew nobody in the business. But I felt "why not start at the top and work my way down"? I found a friend of his willing to ask him if we might chat a... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:58:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372324/what-charles-schulz-taught-me-in-cartooning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/343065/psychical-view-on-religion-society-and-reality.htm Identifying, classifying, and naming things gives humanity a means to compartmentalize and deal with an anxiety riddled existence. Our minds predilection for disdain towards the unknown provides the driving force for this coping strategy. Thu, 07 May 2009 09:02:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/343065/psychical-view-on-religion-society-and-reality.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307492/do-extraterrestrials-exist.htm Do extraterrestrials exist? Examine scientifically the possibilities of other life-forms that have the knowledge our very existence, and why they do not appear to us yet. Part 1. To be continued. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:23:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307492/do-extraterrestrials-exist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/305215/understanding-quantum-physics-and-sub-atomic-particles.htm Quantum Mechanics, generally called Quantum Physics, is the relationship shared between energy and matter. The word "Quantum" is Latin for "how much". Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:24:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/305215/understanding-quantum-physics-and-sub-atomic-particles.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/299321/using-quantum-mind-power-to-obtain-your-desires.htm The Quantum Mind Power helps you entrain your brainwaves so that they synchronize with the energies that will bring you all that you desire. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:24:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/299321/using-quantum-mind-power-to-obtain-your-desires.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269983/why-harvard-university-is-not-all-it-is-cracked-up-to-be.htm After getting accepted to Harvard University, I thought I would be receiving the best possible education that life has to offer. I was under the impression that the insights, teachings and wisdom that was shared there would provide me with inspiration for living and creating a well- rounded and balanced life. However, I soon realized that this was far from being true. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:56:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269983/why-harvard-university-is-not-all-it-is-cracked-up-to-be.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267712/dealing-with-the-fear-of-death.htm We can begin looking forward to the next day when we discover the meaning of our lives through the power of Krishna's love for us. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:39:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267712/dealing-with-the-fear-of-death.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267092/swami-prabhupada-the-divine-grace.htm Prabhupada was more interested in serving and the working on his devotional aspects, then learning academically and his achievements there. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:41:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267092/swami-prabhupada-the-divine-grace.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185971/individuals-teaching-devotion-to-others.htm There are a variety of vedic books available on the market today that deal with a number of vedic views that were originally based on the ancient Indian culture. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:01:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185971/individuals-teaching-devotion-to-others.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180176/your-lifes-purpose-is-being-fulfilled-in-every-moment.htm One fundamental question in life is "What is life's purpose?" This is a very important question to ask yourself, as the answer changes everything! It significantly changes the way you view things, changes your pursuits, and changes the way you live our life. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:17:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180176/your-lifes-purpose-is-being-fulfilled-in-every-moment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/155992/love-peace-and-joy-and-the-law-of-attraction-energy.htm I want to tell you a bit about my father- who was a happy go lucky person with a constant song in his heart. He never saw the movie The Secret, or went to Yoga classes. He did not read philosophy. And yet he manifested the good around him his whole life long. And when he passed away a week ago Monday I was there with him. I held his hand for a day and a half. He was loathe... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:01:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/155992/love-peace-and-joy-and-the-law-of-attraction-energy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/119287/neo-tech-views-on-ayn-rand-and-objectivism.htm Comparing philosophers Ayn Rand of Objectivism and Frank R Wallace of Neo-Tech. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:54:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/119287/neo-tech-views-on-ayn-rand-and-objectivism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/117879/invest-in-your-eternal-bank-account.htm Material activities lead to material credits which end with the material body. Spiritual activities give rise to spiritual credits, which determine our destination in our next lives Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:56:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/117879/invest-in-your-eternal-bank-account.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/117845/are-we-the-makers-of-our-destiny.htm Destiny determines the results of actions, it does not determine our actions, therefore success requires both endeavor and destiny. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:43:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/117845/are-we-the-makers-of-our-destiny.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/117292/about-the-epitome-of-vanity.htm All the hankering and clamoring for fame, profit, distinction, and adoration of this world is all vanity, for we cannot take any of such things with us at the end of this life. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:23:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/117292/about-the-epitome-of-vanity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/115106/the-real-wealth-of-our-spirit-soul.htm Devotional service is the real wealth of the spirit soul, because it brings him in touch with the supremely wealthy person -- the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:45:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/115106/the-real-wealth-of-our-spirit-soul.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/101548/the-importance-of-celibacy-and-chastity.htm The article is about the importance of Brahmacharya life -- the life of celibacy and chastity from the vedic perspective. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:20:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/101548/the-importance-of-celibacy-and-chastity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/94475/making-the-connection-between-your-well-being-and-living-in-abundance-brings-happiness.htm Many people do not understand what is meant by the concept well-being or how to achieve it. And most people honestly do not feel that their well-being can affect their ability to prosper or attract abundance in their lives. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:38:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/94475/making-the-connection-between-your-well-being-and-living-in-abundance-brings-happiness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/87286/a-psychics-philosophy-on-modern-society.htm Many people relegate psychics and clairvoyants to an age long gone. The dark ages were full of magical and mystical explanations for both common place and unexplained phenomenon. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:09:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/87286/a-psychics-philosophy-on-modern-society.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/67923/reading-the-signs-of-the-times.htm Several decades ago, Mohandas K. Gandhi warned against what he called the seven social sins: politics without principle, wealth without work, commerce without morality, pleasure without conscience and education without character. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:37:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/67923/reading-the-signs-of-the-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58204/inmates-love-of-bhagavad-gita-as-it-is-and-srila-prabhupadas-books.htm This article is about an inmate's love for Bhagavad Gita As It Is, and another inmate describes their experience reading Srila Prabhupada's books. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:46:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58204/inmates-love-of-bhagavad-gita-as-it-is-and-srila-prabhupadas-books.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/47158/experience-true-happiness-of-the-self.htm This article talks about some of the addictions that people have when it comes to somethings and how we should not worry about small little things just experiences true happiness of our self. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:18:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/47158/experience-true-happiness-of-the-self.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/47152/more-on-autonomy-and-thankfulness.htm This article talks about autonomy and thankfulness - letting everyone do their work. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:18:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/47152/more-on-autonomy-and-thankfulness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/47145/what-you-are-supposed-to-do-and-what-you-want-to-do.htm This article talks about what you are "supposed" to do and what you have to do and how to distinguish between what you are "supposed" to do from what you "want" to do. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:18:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/47145/what-you-are-supposed-to-do-and-what-you-want-to-do.htm