Viktoriya Sus
@viktoriya-sus
Viktoriya is a writer from L’viv, Ukraine, with a passion for both ancient and modern philosophy. She enjoys exploring how modern philosophical movements, such as existentialism and phenomenology, address contemporary issues like identity, freedom, and the human condition. In her free time, Viktoriya loves analyzing the works of thinkers like Sartre and Heidegger to see how their ideas resonate today. Beyond philosophy, she enjoys traveling, learning new languages, and visiting museums, always seeking inspiration in art and culture.
Education
MA Philosophy — Lviv National University, 2020
Areas of Expertise
Why Epicureanism Was Not Hedonism as Everyone Thinks
While hedonism advocates seeking fleeting delights, Epicureanism suggests cultivating long-term peace and fulfillment.
The Philosophy of Minimalism: Less Is More in a Consumer Society
Minimalism encourages intentional living by reducing excess, focusing on what truly matters, and finding fulfillment through simplicity and purpose.
What Is Ecofeminism? Gender Equality & Environmental Justice
Ecofeminism connects gender equality with environmental justice, challenging patriarchal systems to create a more sustainable and just world for all.
The Ethics of Space Colonization: Risks & Perspectives
The moral, social, and existential considerations of space colonization question humanity’s responsibilities and impacts when becoming a spacefaring civilization.
Why Aristotle Would Think Nietzsche Was Dangerous
While Aristotle was a supporter of order and feared chaos, Nietzsche was the one who welcomed any rebellion.
Simone de Beauvoir and Fourth-Wave Feminism
Simone de Beauvoir transformed feminist ideas in all possible ways. Her works still shape, challenge, and reimagine modern feminism.
Aristotle’s 3 Types of Friendship and Why Most of Ours Are Failing
Aristotle believed that only those friendships that are built on virtues can survive when everything around them fades.
How Empedocles Used Love and Strife to Explain the Universe
While love builds worlds, strife breaks them apart. For Empedocles, everything in our lives moves between these two eternal forces.
Baudrillard’s Hyperreality and the Age of Instagram
Instagram is just a great example of Baudrillard's hyperreality. It is a place where filters and staged images completely replace reality.
Rousseau’s Social Contract in the Age of Online Communities
The social contract theory developed by Rousseau completely changes our vision of online communities and our general will.
Plato and the Metaverse: The Allegory of the Cave 2.0
What happens when Plato’s cave meets the metaverse? Do we become trapped by shadows, shaped by avatars and algorithms?
How to Apply the Ethics of Care in Real Life
Might caring as an ethical value bring human flourishing as much as, or perhaps even more than, seeking justice?