Philosophy, at its core, encourages us to seek truth and challenge our assumptions, much like the ancient yogic inquiry into the nature of the self.
From Texas A&M Tells Philosophy Professor Not to Teach Plato on nytimes.com
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YOGA • PHILOSOPHY • LIFE
January 18, 2026
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Truth in Teaching: Academic Freedom
Philosophy, at its core, encourages us to seek truth and challenge our assumptions, much like the ancient yogic inquiry into the nature of the self.
🕉️ KEY CONCEPTS
Satya
Truthfulness
Tapas
The fire of discipline
Santosha
Contentment with what is
Ahimsa
Non-harming
"A philosophy professor who is not allowed to teach Plato? What kind of university is that?"
— Dr. Martin Peterson, Texas A&M
Academic freedom echoes the yogic path: truth, discipline, contentment, and non-harming are vital for honest inquiry.
— MJH
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Original Article: "Texas A&M Tells Philosophy Professor Not to Teach Plato" by Alan Blinder, The New York Times
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