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Charles Darwin is celebrating his 207th birthday today!
Today, Philosophical Library celebrates and would like to wish a happy 207th birthday to Charles Darwin. Born in England on February 12, 1809, Charles was… Read more
Russian poet and writer Boris Pasternak, Happy Birthday!
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 126th birthday to Russian poet and writer Boris Pasternak. Born in Moscow, Russia on February 10, 1890,… Read more
Happy 138th birthday to philosopher Martin Buber
Today, Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 138th birthday to philosopher Martin Buber. Born in Vienna, Austria on February 8, 1878, Martin was… Read more
Happy Birthday to Albert Schweitzer!
Today, Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 141st birthday to Albert Schweitzer whose life experience spans music, philosophy, theology and medicine. Born in… Read more
Happy Birthday American philosopher and Psychologist William James!
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 174th birthday to American philosopher and psychologist William James. An influential man of his time, James was… Read more
Joyeux anniversaire Simone de Beauvoir! ( Happy Birthday )
Philosophical Library would like to wish a happy 108th birthday to Simone de Beauvoir! Born January 9, 1908 in Paris, France, Simone de Beauvoir is… Read more
Happy Birthday to Kahlil Gibran
Philosophical Library would like to wish third best-selling author of all time, Khalil Gibran, a happy 133rd birthday! Born on January 6, 1883 in the… Read more
5 Powerful Abraham Lincoln Quotes You’ve Never Heard
He was one of the most eloquent speakers in American history – and he certainly did not feel the need to keep it brief. We… Read more
6 Inspiring and Beautiful Albert Einstein Quotes
The world-famous theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner, and author would have turned 136 years old on March 14, 2015. Einstein made countless and instrumental contributions to… Read more
Why Reading Einstein is Easier Than You Think
He's one of the most brilliant men in history – and one of the most fun to read. See why. You might know Albert Einstein… Read more