A timeless Chinese saying suggests that the focus of our conversations may reveal more about our mindset than we realize.

Americans' frenzy over college admissions may be a relatively modern affliction, but striving for status is timeless and universal, and it can benefit from the wisdom of ancient texts. This is why, in ...

Ancient Taoist wisdom suggests that stepping back instead of reacting immediately may lead to clearer thinking and better ...

The spirit of Chinese philosophy -- The background of Chinese philosophy -- The origin of the schools -- Confucius, the first teacher -- Mo Tzu, the first opponent of Confucius -- The first phase of ...

Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, offered timeless wisdom on communication. His teachings emphasized authenticity and ...

The history of philosophy studies how philosophical ideas have developed over time and how thinkers from different periods responded to questions about reality, knowledge, ethics and politics. By ...

Each March, many of the country’s most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege – and putting Americans’ ...

(The Conversation) — More than 2,000 years ago, Laozi was all too familiar with the pitfalls of comparing yourself to other people’s accomplishments. Meanwhile, a more personal set of questions will ...