• The Quest for Autonomy: Philosophical Insights into Modern Freedom and Purpose

    The Quest for Autonomy: Philosophical Insights into Modern Freedom and Purpose

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    Introduction In an age where connectivity promises liberation yet often fosters new forms of constraint, the pursuit of personal autonomy has become a central theme in modern discourse. The notion of autonomy, deeply rooted in philosophical thought, challenges us to navigate the intricate balance between freedom and purpose in our lives. This exploration delves into…

  • The Scales of Suffering: Weighing Justice in a Utilitarian World

    The Scales of Suffering: Weighing Justice in a Utilitarian World

    Life, much like the scales of justice, teeters between opposing forces—right and wrong, virtue and vice—hovering delicately on either side. Yet, the scales I envision are not the precise instruments of a scientist or chef, but the figurine of Lady Justice: blindfolded, holding the weight of moral dichotomy in her hands, symbolising balance amidst chaos.…

  • Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Peace. Order. A perfect world. Or so it seems. Beneath this beautiful surface—polished to a shine so blinding it almost convinces—lurks something shadowed, something deep. Control. Manipulation. Violence that whispers where it can’t scream. This is how most dystopian stories are structured. From Orwell’s 1984 to Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, dystopian stories don’t merely create false…

  • Read Culterate’s Winter Issue (2024)!

    Read Culterate’s Winter Issue (2024)!

    A Note from Culterate’s Editor-in-Chief Childhood. Biggest heartbreak. Medea and Jason. Did Khufu build the Great Pyramid? In this issue, we took a different approach by not being confined to a single theme. Anything that calls to you, write it and share it. These authors have done so brilliantly, as you will soon see within…

  • Beyond Beauty: The Power of Banksy’s Provocative Art

    Beyond Beauty: The Power of Banksy’s Provocative Art

    Art isn’t just about pretty things hanging on walls. At least, it shouldn’t be. It’s the unnoticed mural on a forgotten street corner, the masterpiece in a museum, or even the splash of graffiti scrawled in the dead of night. Art is supposed to make us feel — not that polite nod of approval when you pass…