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Tim Lake
Tim is a writer, musician, and educator based in Tokyo, Japan. He has a wide range of interests that intersect with philosophy in various ways—including music, creativity, education, ecology, art, history, and science—with an overarching focus on flourishing or eudaimonia. He enjoys teaching critical thinking and writing, and in his spare time keeps active running, hiking, and snowboarding in the Japanese mountains.
Education:University of EdinburghMA Philosophy, Science, and Religion (In-Progress)The Guildhall School of Music and DramaMA Jazz PerformanceMiddlesex Univesity, LondonBA Music (Jazz) with Minor in PhilosophyExpertise:Articles by Tim Lake
The teachings of the great Chinese philosopher Confucius offer a complete system of moral thought based on ritual, virtue and benevolence.
The great Chinese philosopher Confucius looked to the past to help people live peacefully in the present. His ideas informed much of Chinese philosophy and culture for millennia.
Aristotle’s ethical investigations remain one of the most well-known aspects of his philosophy; he looks at the virtues and how to apply them to living a flourishing life.
The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates had a profound influence on Western philosophy with his Socratic method of critical thinking and moral philosophy.
