Chad McIntyre

J. Paul Getty. The name feels heavy, doesn’t it? Like it’s not just a person but an idea—or maybe even a legacy. Getty wasn’t just wealthy; he was legendary. Sure, he owned oil wells and built an empire that stretched across continents, but what stands out to me is how he invested much of that […]

Sometimes, I think about all the things I read—books, articles, random threads online—and wonder how much of it actually sticks. Like, sure, I know I’ve read it, but ask me to recall it two weeks later? Blank slate. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Especially when it feels like our whole world is just a firehose of

It’s easy to forget that centuries before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle left their indelible marks, a world of philosophical thought was already quietly taking shape. Presocratic philosophy emerged from a time when myth reigned supreme, offering something radical: an attempt to explain the universe through reason rather than divine will. These thinkers didn’t just ask

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  Classics can feel daunting at first glance, right? I mean, they’re often presented as heavy, complicated tomes—full of dense language and sprawling narratives—that only the most “serious” readers dare approach. But here’s the truth: the best classic books for new readers aren’t about flexing literary muscles or surviving tough reads. They’re about connection. These

It’s wild how a galaxy far, far away can feel so close to us, isn’t it? Star Wars isn’t just about lightsabers and epic space battles (though we love those too)—there’s something deeper going on just beneath that iconic scroll. The saga dives into timeless philosophical questions about morality, free will, and even the essence

It’s funny, isn’t it? How a name like Cicero feels so distant and weighty, like it belongs in a museum or a thick textbook gathering dust. But here’s the thing: this ancient Roman statesman, philosopher, and all-around intellectual powerhouse still has a way of reaching across centuries to grab you by the shoulders—especially when you

  Plato—what a name, right? Even if you’ve never cracked open The Republic or sat through a Philosophy 101 lecture, you’ve probably heard of him. He’s that ancient Greek thinker who seemed obsessed with questions that still keep us up at night: “What’s the truth? What’s good? How do we live a meaningful life?” And

Some writers seem to rewrite the boundaries of what words can do, don’t they? Virginia Woolf is one of those rare, luminous voices—her sentences feel like tides, pulling you into the depths of human thought and feeling. But she wasn’t just a novelist; she was a thinker, a challenger of norms, and maybe even a

St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) is one of the most influential figures in Western Christianity and philosophy. Known for his profound theological writings, including Confessions and The City of God, Augustine’s life story is a remarkable tale of intellectual pursuit, personal transformation, and spiritual devotion. Born in Roman North Africa, he lived during a