Our Philosophy

At Eudaimoneion, we are guided by several core philosophical principles:

Open Inquiry

We believe in the importance of open and honest inquiry. All ideas should be subject to critical examination, and no idea should be beyond questioning. This commitment to open inquiry is essential for the advancement of knowledge.

Intellectual Humility

We recognize that our understanding is always incomplete and that we can learn from others. Intellectual humility involves acknowledging the limitations of our own knowledge and being open to revising our beliefs in light of new evidence or arguments.

Charitable Interpretation

We strive to interpret the arguments and ideas of others in the most charitable way possible. This means trying to understand the strongest version of an argument before critiquing it.

Constructive Criticism

We believe that criticism should be constructive rather than destructive. The goal of criticism should be to improve ideas and arguments, not to defeat or humiliate others.

Intellectual Diversity

We value intellectual diversity and believe that the best ideas emerge from the clash of different perspectives. We encourage respectful disagreement and debate.

Community

We believe that the pursuit of knowledge is a communal endeavor. We learn from each other, build on each other's ideas, and hold each other accountable. A strong academic community is essential for intellectual flourishing.