An underappreciated ‘Ultimate Question’ The meaning of life is one of the major questions in life, indeed, alongside God and the good, it is one of the ultimate questions. Would you be surprised in realising that this is a lesser discussed field in analytic philosophy? In this interview, I am joined by Dr. Tim Mawson…
An In-Depth Conversation with Prof. Rev. James Dominic Rooney Hello and welcome! Today we’re privileged to bring you an insightful discussion with Father James Dominic Rooney, a professor at Hong Kong Baptist University. Father Rooney’s expertise spans theology, medieval philosophy, and its intersection with Chinese thought. In this interview, he helps us unpack a subject…
New stages in Logos Education and Philosophy Circle I’m excited to share that both of my projects now have their own dedicated websites: 🌐 Logos Education Helping students navigate university admissions with tailored guidance, mentorship, and insights into philosophy and related fields. 🌐 Philosophy Circle A new platform for philosophy and theology beyond the classroom…
The Encyclical behind Pope Leo XIV choosing the name Leo In light of recent discussions sparked by Pope Leo XIV’s reflections on Rerum Novarum, it seems fitting to revisit this profound encyclical by Pope Leo XIII. Written in 1891, Rerum Novarum addresses the struggles of the working class amidst rising economic disparities, the threat of…
2 Philosophers Discuss Academic Philosophy In our most recent YouTube upload, I was joined by two prominent philosophers, Dr Aaron Simmons (Furman University) and Dr. Bob Hanna (Director of the Contemporary Kantian Project) to discuss the direction of academic philosophy and the projection of analytic philosophy. Both Dr. Simmons, engaging with continental philosophy, and Dr.…
An update on our mission in February and March Dear all, I hope you are doing well! With March coming to a close, I would like to update you all on the current direction of the YouTube channel as well as what we have accomplished over the las† two months. To start off with some…
Oxford YEN Recommends Today, I want to share with you my go-to meal replacements that keep me efficient, effective, and well-nourished during my hectic schedule. Let’s dive into the three options I swear by. 1. Canned Tuna and Sardines As a busy student, there are days when I find it challenging to schedule a proper…
Dear Readers, I’m excited to share my recent article published in An Unexpected Journal, dedicated to unraveling the Christian truth through reason and imagination. In this thought-provoking piece, I delve into Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot,” focusing on the enigmatic character of Lev Nikolayovitch Myshkin. Out of Dostoevsky’s extensive body of work, “The Idiot” remains a…
In this season of Advent, I had the privilege to speak at The Vine Church in Hong Kong on the topic of the incarnation. During this talk, I discussed key movements in the development of the Christian message including various views on who Christ was in the early Church, who Christians believe Jesus to be,…
Introduction: The interplay between influential minds often gives rise to compelling theories and interpretations. One such dialogue lies in Nietzsche’s potential reading on Dostoevsky and the implications that it had on Christianity. While direct evidence of Nietzsche reading Dostoevsky’s work is scarce, the exploration of this possibility offers a captivating glimpse into a unique and…