The Philosopher Peasant

Philosophy is often seen as a grand exploration of the mind and existence, filled with theories that seek to explain the essence of life,...

In today’s world, where social media figures wield immense power over public opinion, one might wonder about the influence of historical...

I was chasing a dream-a life of opportunity, freedom, and self-determination-when I boarded a plane from Beirut to Ottawa. I imagined a country where snow dusted everything like powdered sugar, politeness reigned, and where I could carve out a future as vast as the Canadian wilderness. What I didn't know was that I wasn't just leaving Lebanon behind; I was leaving a way of life. Community isn't a virtue in Lebanon but the air one breathes. It is in the unannounced drop-ins of