I Think, therefore I Am ~
I Think, therefore I Am ~
Our Articles
Thoughts, philosophies, and stories put into words.
Explore the works of our youth philosophers through SQP’s articles.
An All-Powerful God: Can Religious Morality be Grounded in Divine Authority?
Agnostic or atheist, envision a world in which an all-powerful, omnibenevolent God undoubtedly exists. This begs the question, what kind of just creator allows evil to run free? Not only that, but how can we be sure his authority reigns truly supreme and is valid?
The Scheming of Beauty: Is Beauty Subjective or Objective?
It may often seems as if everyone’s perception of “beautiful” seems to align; yet, many neglect the ability to deconstruct beauty to be both a product of subjectivity and objectivity.
Out-of-body Existentialism in No Longer Human
To an existentialist, No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai reads as an external representation of the numb terror growing frantically inside. Yet, throughout the novel, an internal deadlock is expressed, chaining the desire to perish, with the desire to feel human at the same time.
Cunning Politics and Governance in Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince
Machiavelli is often portrayed as an advocate for ruthless, tyrannical reign. But what is this book really about?
The Commodification Of Women In American Psycho
An examination of the objectification of women in and the place of sex in the social order in American Psycho.
If I Am Not Seen, I Do Not Exist: Conformity and a Commentary on Influencer Culture
An analysis of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.
Achieving Eudaimonia With Aristotle: How to Live a Fulfilling Life
Busying ourselves with overriding media, with work, with play, with distraction—with anything that one thinks will ultimately make us happy, many humans are stripped from the opportunity to reflect.
Wisdom in Ignorance? Socrates’ Answer (Pt 2)
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” This is a core belief in philosophy, but what does it truly entail?
Socrates: The Enigmatic Philosopher (Pt 1)
“All I know is that I know nothing.” What did Socrates mean by this statement?
Plato's Eudaimonia
A discussion on the importance of virtues such as courage, wisdom, and justice in leading a fulfilling life.
Plato’s Origin and Influence
Plato has made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and theology, and his ideas continue to shape modern-day philosophical thought.
Race: A Socially Constructed Parasite
What is race, in historic and modern American society, but a tool for hierarchical power?
Frederick Douglass and Abolitionist Theory
A biography of Douglass’ life and his theories in regard to the Abolitionist movement in America.
Uncovering Hidden Afro-Asian Histories
This Black History Month, we should also commemorate the unique histories of Afro-Asians.
Misogynoir and Angela Davis' Impact on Misogyny Within the Black Panther Party
The intersectionality of racism and sexism is a topic often deprioritized and underrepresented by mainstream media, but is brought to light through Angela Davis’ work.
Hubert Henry Harrison and the Harlem Renaissance
“What happens to a dream deferred?” When Black Americans are denied the same possibility of achieving the American Dream, perseverance and resilience still remain.
Soft Power: Global Dominance with a Smile?
Soft power, though emergent, has not come even close to realizing its full and utter potential, and its implementation, as we will understand, could result finally in the overtaking of today's world.
On Nihilism
When will the fulfillment resume, when will the fun continue? These thoughts floating around as quarantine set in and as life sped by, in a sense, entailed a sense of connection, of value in and of itself during the return back to “normality”.