Philosophy: In a broad sense, philosophy is the activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world they live in and all relationships. It constitutes a systematized, logical, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole and as the combination of individual parts. Our philosophy can best be described as a modern and syncretic philosophy, borrowing from all great philosophies, … Continue reading Our Founding Values
Ideologies represent categorized sets of belief systems about the nature of the world and human society. Belief systems have existed since humans first developed cognitive abilities, but the term “ideology” was not categorized in a formal way until the French Renaissance period, when the understanding of ideologies evolved from purely religious and metaphysical beliefs, to rational systems of ideas. Coined in 1796 by Antoine Destutt, … Continue reading What are Ideologies?
If freedom is humans’ ultimate purpose, how could it be that individuals are born into a system in which they willingly submit their freedoms to a state? For most of history, all humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers. Agricultural communities developed about 10,000 years ago when humans began domesticating plants and animals, enabled by technological revolutions and favorable climate. Trade ties began increasing, and the first advanced … Continue reading Origins of Political Order
Cedars Philosophy believes that human societies hold an immense capacity to heal and regenerate. Relying on science, liberal arts and fundamentals of philosophy, Cedars Philosophy seeks to promote a utopian Lebanese society. The page believes in promoting the right balance between the ingredients required for change: love (positive energy), order (stability) and progress (evolution). The page seeks to ignite Lebanese unity and convergence in viewpoints … Continue reading Principles of Cedars Philosophy
