Knowledge Lust

Nothing hurts your argument’s impact more than historical ignorance. Nothing makes you appreciate the luxuries we have now — freedom, education, security, privacy —more than an...

A bit of my English Lit collection When I asked my mom, an English major, the best way to go about learning English Literature outside of a formal program, she gave me a piece of advice that...

I first came across the term autodidact in an article about Benjamin Franklin. I felt that the word held some sort of mystical power, so I obsessively researched the term along with the people...

An autodidact is someone who teaches themselves a new subject or skill, from philosophy to Indian cooking, without the help of a trainer, coach, or institution. They mostly learn through reading...

I have this friend who's always able to talk intelligently about recent political events. He always knows the ins and outs of any newsworthy policy, election, or court proceeding. He’s read the...

Many people want to study philosophy on their own, outside of college or school, but aren’t quite sure where to start.  With so many philosophical movements, sub-disciplines, philosophers,...