Moral Action: From Knowledge to Wisdom
Moral action in us is driven by the desires in relation to the objectives that we consider as…
The Glory of Humanity lies in the Individual
All human achievement is ephemeral in character; civilization after civilization has come and gone, mighty empires have been…
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND HUMAN KNOWLEDGE
The spell of science is upon us all and we cannot deny it. Science stands out by dint…
RATIONALITY AND MYSTICISM
I am often intrigued by the relationship that exists between rationality and mysticism. To begin with, there is…
My Understanding of “Know Thyself”
The command “Know Thyself” exhorted by the wise ones from Socrates till today is a reminder to us…
Reflections in the Starry Nights of Tien Shan Mountains
Summer nights at the heights of Tien Shan Mountains are simply magnificent – mostly cloudless and clear. It…
Is Religion still Relevant in the Modern World
Many of my friends have criticized my defence of the possible utility (or validity) of religion in the…
LIFE: a journey of becoming
At various stages of our personal evolution, life in us assumes different forms making us different in some…
The Joy of parenting siblings
We know one another’s faults, virtues, catastrophes, mortifications, triumphs, rivalries, desires, and how long we can each hang…
Is There a Religiously Designated Islamic Political System
While political movements that function in the name of religion have been a world phenomenon for centuries, in…