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Absurdism - Camus's philosophy confronting the conflict between human meaning-seeking and an indifferent universe.
Age Quod Agis - The Latin phrase meaning 'do what you are doing' - be fully present in your actions.
Akrasia - Acting against one's better judgment - knowing what's best but doing otherwise.
Allegory of the Cave - Plato's metaphor illustrating the journey from ignorance to enlightenment.
Amor Fati - A Stoic and Nietzschean concept meaning 'love of fate' - embracing everything that happens.
Antilibrary - A collection of unread books representing knowledge yet to be acquired.
Apatheia - The Stoic state of freedom from destructive emotional disturbance.
Arete - The Greek concept of excellence, virtue, and reaching one's highest potential.
Aristotelianism - Philosophical tradition based on Aristotle's teachings on ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
Ars Longa Vita Brevis - The Latin phrase meaning 'art is long, life is short' - the contrast between craft and mortality.
Ataraxia - The ancient Greek concept of tranquility - freedom from anxiety and mental disturbance.
Bulverism - A logical fallacy that assumes an opponent is wrong and then explains why they came to hold that wrong belief.
Buridan's Ass - A philosophical paradox illustrating decision paralysis when faced with two equally attractive choices.
Cardinal Virtues - The four principal virtues in classical philosophy: prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude.
Carpe Diem - The Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day' - making the most of present opportunities.
Cogito Ergo Sum - Descartes' foundational philosophical proposition meaning 'I think, therefore I am,' establishing the certainty of one's own existence through the act of thinking.
Deferred Lifestyle - The trap of postponing life enjoyment and dreams for some future time that may never come.
Dependent Origination - The Buddhist teaching that all phenomena arise from conditions, nothing exists independently.
Dharma - The natural order, duty, righteousness, and truth - a central concept in Indian philosophy.
Dialectical Thinking - Thinking through dialogue and the synthesis of opposing ideas to reach deeper understanding.
Dichotomy of Control - The Stoic principle of distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not, focusing energy only on the former.
Digital Minimalism - A philosophy of technology use focused on intentionally choosing tools that support your values.
Docendo Discimus - The Latin phrase meaning 'by teaching, we learn' - teaching as a path to deeper understanding.
Dukkha - The Buddhist concept of suffering, dissatisfaction, and the unsatisfactoriness of conditioned existence.
Empty Cup - The Zen parable teaching that openness requires releasing preconceptions.
Enso - The Zen circle - a symbol of enlightenment, strength, and the universe.
Epoché - A Greek philosophical concept meaning the suspension of judgment, creating a fixed reference point in time for evaluation.
Essentialism - The disciplined pursuit of less but better by focusing on what's truly essential.
Eternal Recurrence - Nietzsche's thought experiment: would you live your life exactly the same, infinitely?
Eudaimonia - Aristotle's concept of flourishing, living well, and fulfilling one's potential through virtue.
Examined Life - Socrates' teaching that a life worth living requires continual self-reflection and questioning.
Existential Authenticity - Living true to oneself by taking responsibility for creating one's own meaning and values.
Existentialism - A philosophy emphasizing individual existence, freedom, choice, and the creation of meaning.
Extended Mind Thesis - The philosophical position that cognitive processes can extend beyond the brain into the environment.
Festina Lente - The Latin phrase meaning 'make haste slowly' - balancing speed with deliberation.
Four Noble Truths - The Buddha's core teaching on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.
Fourth Place - A thinking space beyond home, work, and social environments.
Golden Mean - Aristotle's principle that virtue lies between extremes of excess and deficiency.
Golden Rule - The ethical principle to treat others as you would want to be treated.
Grateful Living - A life approach where gratitude becomes a foundational orientation rather than occasional practice.
Hedonia - The pursuit of pleasure and positive emotional experiences as a path to wellbeing.
Hic et Nunc - The Latin phrase meaning 'here and now' - emphasis on present moment awareness.
Impermanence Teaching - The Buddhist teaching that all conditioned phenomena are transient and subject to change.
Impermanence - Anicca - the Buddhist teaching that all phenomena are temporary and constantly changing.
Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) - The pleasure of stepping back and disconnecting from the constant stream of information.
Kairos - The Greek concept of the right or opportune moment for action.
Kaizen - The Japanese philosophy of continuous incremental improvement.
Karma - The principle that actions have consequences, shaping future experience and character.
Kintsugi Mindset - Embracing brokenness as part of beauty, inspired by the Japanese art of golden repair.
Know Thyself - The ancient Delphic maxim emphasizing self-knowledge as foundational to wisdom.
Logotherapy - A psychotherapy approach centered on finding meaning as the primary motivational force in life.
Memento Mori - The Stoic practice of remembering that death is inevitable, to live more intentionally.
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body - the connection between physical and mental health.
Middle Way - The Buddhist path of moderation between extremes of indulgence and asceticism.
Mindset Over Tools - Prioritizing methodology, habits, and mental models over specific tools in knowledge work.
Money Game vs Status Game - A distinction between pursuing wealth (a positive-sum game that can benefit everyone) versus pursuing status (a zero-sum game where gains come at others' expense).
Mu - The Zen concept meaning 'nothing' or 'not' - transcending yes and no.
Neostoicism - Modern revival of Stoic philosophy adapted for contemporary life and challenges.
Noble Eightfold Path - The Buddhist path to ending suffering through right understanding, conduct, and mental discipline.
Non-Attachment - Freedom from clinging to outcomes, possessions, or experiences - holding things lightly.
Non-Duality - The philosophical teaching that subject and object, self and other, are ultimately not separate.
Nullius in Verba - A Latin motto meaning 'take nobody's word for it' - the principle of figuring things out for yourself rather than accepting claims on authority alone.
Paradigm Shifts - Fundamental changes in underlying assumptions that transform understanding.
Phronesis - Aristotle's concept of practical wisdom - knowing what to do in specific situations.
Platinum Rule - The ethical principle to treat others as they want to be treated.
Pleasure vs Meaning - The distinction between hedonic happiness (feeling good) and eudaimonic wellbeing (living well).
Premeditatio Malorum - The Stoic practice of negative visualization - imagining worst-case scenarios to build resilience.
Present Moment Reality - The only thing that truly exists is the present - the past is memory, the future is imagination, and both rob us of experiencing now.
Quixotic - Describes idealistic but impractical pursuits, inspired by impossible dreams like Don Quixote.
Rationalism - The philosophical view that reason is the primary source of knowledge and truth.
Reality-Perception Gap - Problems arise from conflicts between our expectations and our inherently incomplete, biased perception of reality.
Reductio ad Absurdum - A logical argument that establishes a claim by showing the opposite leads to absurd conclusions.
Sapere Aude - The Latin phrase meaning 'dare to know' - courage to use one's own understanding.
Satori - The Zen Buddhist concept of sudden enlightenment or awakening to true nature.
Seven Deadly Sins - The Christian tradition's list of fundamental vices that lead to other sins.
Shadow Side - The hidden, often unconscious aspects of personality we don't readily acknowledge.
Silver Rule - The ethical principle to not do to others what you would not want done to you.
Socratic Method - A form of inquiry using systematic questioning to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas.
Sophrosyne - The Greek virtue of moderation, self-control, and temperance.
Stoic Archer - Focus on what you can control (aim) while accepting what you cannot (wind, outcome).
Stoic Exercises - Practical techniques from Stoic philosophy for building resilience and wisdom.
Stoic Values - The four cardinal virtues of Stoicism: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.
Stoic Virtues - The four cardinal virtues of Stoicism—Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Moderation—considered the foundation of a good life.
Stoicism - An ancient philosophy teaching virtue, patience, and focusing on what you can control.
Summum Bonum - Latin for 'the highest good' - for Stoics, the highest good is virtue.
Sympatheia - The Stoic concept of universal interconnectedness and mutual sympathy of all things.
Tao (Dao) - The fundamental concept in Taoism - the way, path, or natural order of the universe.
Tempus Fugit - The Latin phrase meaning 'time flies' - a reminder of time's swift passage.
The Obstacle Is The Way - The Stoic teaching that difficulties become opportunities for growth and virtue.
Theological Virtues - The three Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity/love.
This Too Shall Pass - Ancient wisdom reminding us of the impermanence of all states, both good and bad.
Übermensch - Nietzsche's ideal of the self-overcoming human who creates their own values.
Via Negativa - Improvement through subtraction and elimination rather than addition - what you don't do matters as much as what you do.
Wabi-Sabi - The Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness.
Will to Power - Nietzsche's concept of the fundamental drive toward growth, overcoming, and self-mastery.
Wu Wei - The Taoist concept of effortless action - achieving through non-forcing.
Yin and Yang - The Chinese philosophical concept of complementary opposites that create wholeness.
Zen Productivity - A mindful, minimalist approach to productivity focused on simplicity and presence.

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