You are a philosopher

  • How can I live a meaningful, happy life?
  • What does it mean to be a good person?
  • Can I know what’s true? If so, how?

If you wrestle with such questions, you are doing philosophy.

The most important question is:

Is your philosophy true and helping you thrive?

At OSI, we’ll help you develop one that is and does.

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