Philosophers throughout the ages have contributed to the search for happiness for an insurmountable number of people. From well-known philosophers of China, like Lao Tzu or Confucius, to the wide array of ancient Greek philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Seneca, just to name a few. And let's not forget the more modern thinkers like Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, as well as various tribal and religious leaders who may not have had a large enough platform to be recorded in time.

Books have been written, words have been said, people have been moved, and profound ideas about life, purpose, fulfillment, and what it means to be human have been put on display for us all to decipher and try to apply, in order to create the most desired lives possible in the universe.

I have heard about many philosophers in my life, primarily the ancient Greeks and some ancient Chinese. However, it has only been in the last few years that I have been drawn towards the various teachings, thoughts, and ideas that have been developed over the course of millennia. The words of many of these people have struck a chord with me: in my soul, the voice inside my head, the direction of my life, the life I wish to live, the person I truly want to become, and the path in the search for happiness.

Throughout the month of November, I aim to write an article each day about a selection of philosophers from all areas of the globe and various times throughout history. I have previously written about some, like Niccolo Machiavelli, Miyamoto Musashi, and physiologist Martin Seligman, all of whom have played important roles in this journey and have had a profound impact on me. Now, I hope to delve deeper into the world of philosophy and learn, understand, and hopefully decipher some pieces of wisdom that can contribute to the search for happiness.

Knowledge is a powerful tool, arguably the most powerful tool in our lives, and through an open-minded approach to learning, especially from those credited with deep and profound knowledge of the world and the universe, we can discover more about ourselves, our worlds, each other, and the universal energy itself.

Thanks,

Dean