Scott Mclaughlan
Scott is an independent scholar who writes broadly on the political sociology of the modern world.
Articles by Scott Mclaughlan
How 5 Great Thinkers Found Meaning Through WalkingWhat do an ancient Greek philosopher, a French exile, an American urbanist, a 19th-century German philosopher, and a Scottish nature writer have in common? Walking.
5 Cryptids (Mythical Animals) from the Strange World of CryptozoologyCryptozoology, the study of mythical animals whose existence is unproven by modern science, presents a strange yet fascinating blend of folklore, legend, and wild speculation.
Cryptozoology, the study of mythical animals whose existence is unproven by modern science, presents a strange yet fascinating blend of folklore, legend, and wild speculation.
How the Festival of Ganesha Chaturthi Was Invented for Political ReasonsIn 1894, colonial Bombay saw the birth of the Ganesha Chaturthi festival. More political than religious, the festivities promoted Hindu unity and targeted Muslim “enemies.”
In 1894, colonial Bombay saw the birth of the Ganesha Chaturthi festival. More political than religious, the festivities promoted Hindu unity and targeted Muslim “enemies.”
The 5 Most Significant Non-Abrahamic World Religions and PhilosophiesRead on and discover five non-Abrahamic World Religions to better understand yourself and the world you live in.
Read on and discover five non-Abrahamic World Religions to better understand yourself and the world you live in.
What Came First, Blues or Jazz?Blues came before jazz, but their stories are deeply connected. The Delta blues inspired New Orleans jazz and shaped modern music.
Blues came before jazz, but their stories are deeply connected. The Delta blues inspired New Orleans jazz and shaped modern music.
The Game of Kings – The Intriguing History of Tamerlane ChessTamerlane Chess is a medieval chess variant thought to have originated in the 14th-century court of the Turco-Mongol Emperor Timur. The game likely functioned as both elite entertainment and a symbolic expression of imperial order.
Mahatma Gandhi’s 3 Quotes That Changed the WorldMahatma Gandhi’s most famous quotes embody his philosophy of nonviolence, self-discipline, and moral courage – principles that transformed the Indian independence movement and inspired global struggles for justice and freedom.
Mahatma Gandhi’s most famous quotes embody his philosophy of nonviolence, self-discipline, and moral courage – principles that transformed the Indian independence movement and inspired global struggles for justice and freedom.
How a 7th-Century War Game Transformed Into a Symbol of IntelligenceChess has evolved over centuries from an ancient Indian board game into a global competitive sport, reflecting cultural exchange over time and the rise of computing.
How Did the Quakers Transform from Radical Dissenters to Icons of Peace?The Religious Society of Friends, better known as the Quakers, began as a revolutionary theological movement that challenged the social, political, and religious orthodoxies of their time.
The Religious Society of Friends, better known as the Quakers, began as a revolutionary theological movement that challenged the social, political, and religious orthodoxies of their time.
Who Were the Puritans? (History & Beliefs)The Puritans arose from the religious turmoil of the English Reformation and went on to profoundly influence the politics and culture of the modern world.
What Are the Most Famous Albert Einstein Quotes?Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.
Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.
Did Einstein Believe in God? His “Cosmic Religion” ExplainedAlbert Einstein rejected the notion of a personal god in favour of a deep, reverent awe for the “cosmic religion” of the universe.
Albert Einstein rejected the notion of a personal god in favour of a deep, reverent awe for the “cosmic religion” of the universe.