About
“Without contradiction, there would be no life,
no movement, no progress,
a deadly slumber of all forces.”
— F.W.J. Schelling
Hi, I’m Mahmoud Rasmi.
I run an independent practice focused on applied philosophy, working with leaders and organizations seeking to explore different perspectives and make decisions that involve competing values.
My work sits at the intersection of theory and practice, centered on asking better questions, navigating uncertainty, and applying philosophical inquiry to real-world challenges. I use the Socratic method to examine assumptions, break down complex dilemmas, and bring clarity where standard formulas fall short.
I wrote a book titled Philosophy for Business Leaders: Asking Questions, Navigating Uncertainty, and the Quest for Meaning. I hold a PhD in philosophy.
What I do
Together, we can explore situations where the answers aren’t obvious.
This includes:
- Decision-making when values conflict
- Ethical questions in leadership and business
- Strategic thinking that accounts for multiple perspectives
- Cross-cultural situations where different values intersect
Sometimes that means rethinking direction. Sometimes it’s working through a complex decision. Sometimes it’s developing better ways to reason through questions. Sometimes it’s creating space to think.
Services and programs
Philosophical Advisory: Helping leaders, founders, and organizations think through decisions involving competing values, uncertainty, and ethical dilemmas.
Philosophy Retreats: Small philosophy retreats in historic cities combining dialogue with cultural exploration.
Workshops & Courses: Philosophy workshops and courses covering ethics, existentialism, economics, and practical applications.
PhiloQuest Discussions: Monthly discussion groups exploring books and films on technology, politics, history, and culture.
Book: Philosophy for Business Leaders examines how philosophical thinking helps when there is no clear path forward.
Writing: Essays on decision-making, ethics, and the philosophical dimensions of work and life.
Readings: Books across philosophy, economics, culture, fiction, and more.
Selected writing
Some of my work appears in external publications exploring philosophy, finance, and decision-making under uncertainty, published as part of Parkview Group’s investment philosophy series. These essays examine purpose, risk tolerance, uncertainty, and decision-making across financial and organizational contexts.
- Being Wrong for the Right Reasons: Soros and Dalio
- Whose Investment Philosophy Is It Anyway?
- Uncertainty, Risk, and the Comfort of a Good Story
- The Roundabout Search: Purpose and Profit
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📖 Readings
Explore the reading list for books across philosophy, economics, culture, fiction, and more.
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