philosophy

Philosophy teacher, 48 and student, 21, fell in love in spite of their 27 years age difference

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A student has revealed how she fell in love with an online tutor 27 years older than her after discovering his videos on YouTube – even though she admits it has ‘damaged’ her relationship with her parents. German psychology student Jana Leonhardt, 21, from Jena, Thuringia, wasn’t searching for love when she stumbled across 48-year-old … Read more

Judge accepts Lidl worker’s belief in ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is protected by law

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Samuel Jackson, who worked for Lidl, claimed it was unfair to sack him for offensive comments because of his adherence to the Hellenic philosophy Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Citium (pictured) from the 3rd century BC meant he can offend anyone without consequences A communications worker sacked by Lidl for calling Asians ‘greasy’ has had his … Read more

Why Buffett’s investment philosophy could give YOU cause to celebrate

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The legendary investor Warren Buffett, boss of the £390billion Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, will celebrate his 90th birthday tomorrow. But although Buffett has an £60billion stake in the business, he is famously frugal and so may do little more than enjoy an extra can of Coke. He typically drinks five a day, supporting Berkshire Hathaway’s £15billion … Read more

How Honjok, the South Korean philosophy can teach you how to avoid loneliness during self-isolation 

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With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world, and many locking down in their homes, some are dreading the idea of going through the crisis alone. But advocates of Honjok, the South Korean art of being at peace with yourself in time of isolation, believe the self-isolation could actually provide a perfect moment to practice self-acceptance.  … Read more

Stella Maxwell commands attention with backcombed hair at Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini’s MFW show

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Stella Maxwell commands attention with huge backcombed hair and a black studded gown as she storms the runway at the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini MFW show By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 16:51 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 16:51 GMT, 22 February 2020 She’s been wowing both on and off the catwalk during Milan … Read more

Try this Japanese philosophy and give every moment your full attention 

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These moments deserve our full attention; they charge the batteries of our soul In our age of complete distraction and our culture of instant gratification – when we often fail to listen, and engage only superficially with our surroundings – each person contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with others … Read more