Rachel Ashcroft

Epicureanism is a philosophy that promotes community and life’s simple pleasures. What does Epicurus have to say on family and friendship?

What can philosophy teach us about the value and meaning of family and parenting? We take a closer look at the ideas of 5 key philosophers.

Desiderius Erasmus is regarded today as one of the most significant thinkers of the early modern period. This article provides a summary of his impressive life and legacy.

Atomism has been around for centuries in philosophy, long before the modern scientific definition of atoms. This article explores some of the key philosophers and ideas of ancient Atomists.

What makes Niccolò Machiavelli’s most famous book ‘The Prince’ so influential? It was written as a handbook on how to rule and its advice is still considered extremely insightful.

René Descartes laid the foundations of rationalism and inspired devoted followers such as Spinoza and Leibniz. This article details his life and some of his core beliefs in more detail.

Happiness is almost universally considered to be something good and enjoyable. But what exactly is it? We take a look at how five different schools of philosophy define happiness.

René Descartes’ observation “I think, therefore I am” is one of philosophy’s most famous formulations. But what does it actually mean?