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As artificial intelligence reduces human labour, existential fulfilment calls first for securing oneself against an unpredictable environment and the indifference of other living beings, including fellow humans

Nobel laureate Krasznahorkai saw beauty in ruin – because the moment beauty is perceived, however faintly, it becomes proof that life still holds value

A book on his memoirs of college life written by B Maria Kumar, retired IPS officer was launched by the AC College principal Dr K Moses recently

Philosophical balance and inner calm, valuing life over status, power and money, can protect an officer’s life

Desh Subba's 'Scapeghostism' exposes the haunting legacy of scapegoating, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths and rethink human responsibility

Homer’s Odyssey shows how shared rationality is key to lasting safety, security, and peace for humanity

As AI reshapes our reality, reclaiming meaning requires self-awareness, critical thinking, and authentic human engagement

Managing randomness — in human relations and in technology — is essential to achieving sustainable world peace and preventing war

Since AI lacks intuition and common sense, it can benefit greatly from philosophical insights that delve into meaning, reasoning, and lived experience

While consciousness makes youth aware of multifaceted scenarios across the world, their conscience directs them to act prudently, resulting in actions that are just and reasonable

Philosophy is not about abstract theories confined to dusty books but a practical tool for handling moral grey zones of policing

Just as Amistad case upheld the right to stand up against dehumanising bondage, Ambedkar’s Constitution enshrined the dominance of nature’s law of social equality

When choices stray from moral and ethical principles, it’s a sign that faulty interpretations are at play

Their physical movements, intellectual pursuits, however slow, turn the passage of time into a lively pastime