The Pythagorean Conception of Numbers
The Pythagorean school's views on numbers as fundamental building blocks of reality, their relationships, and mathematical expressions had a lasting impact on Western philosophical thought.
Intellectual History
Aristotelian Origins: Mathematics and Metaphysics
Exploring the historical development of mathematics and its relationship to philosophical ideas, from ancient Greece to modern times.
The Evolution of Values: From Pythagorean Ethics to Modern Society
Exploring the evolution of values from Pythagorean ethics to modern society, examining key thinkers, concepts, and historical events.
The Evolution of Meaning: From Ecstatic Contemplation to Mathematical Knowledge
Exploring the evolution of meaning in ancient Greek philosophy from ecstatic contemplation to mathematical knowledge and its significance for understanding the relationship between human experience and abstract thought.
The Nature of Human Existence: A Philosophical Exploration
A philosophical exploration of human existence, examining concepts like disinterested science, self-murder, and the role of reason in achieving happiness.
The Emergence of Pythagoreanism: A Bridge between Mysticism and Rationality
A bridge between ancient Greek mystical movements and rational inquiry, Pythagoreanism's unique blend of spiritual knowledge and logical argumentation influenced Western philosophy.
The Philosophy of Pythagoras: A Study of Transmigration and Asceticism
Exploring Pythagoras' teachings on transmigration and asceticism, and how they influenced ancient Greek culture.
The Rise of Greek Culture in Southern Italy: A Study of Pythagoras and the Cities of Magna Graecia
Exploring the emergence of Greek culture in southern Italy through the lens of Pythagoras and the cities of Magna Graecia.
The Rise and Fall of Polycrates: A Study in Tyranny
A study of the rise and fall of Polycrates, a tyrant in ancient Greece, examining his reign, key events, and concepts related to tyranny.
The Milesian School: A Pioneering Era in Greek Philosophy
Explore the development of Western philosophy through the Milesian school's systematic inquiry into reality.
The Concept of Cosmic Justice in Ancient Greek Thought
Exploring the concept of cosmic justice in ancient Greek philosophy, including its history, key figures, and implications for human ethics.
The Primordial Substance: Anaximander's Contribution to Ancient Greek Philosophy
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how a philosophical view emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today.
The Life and Philosophy of Diogenes
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who rejected wealth, luxury, and social conventions in ancient Greece during the 4th century BCE.
The Origins of Material Monism
Material monism's origins in ancient Greek philosophy challenge traditional notions of reality and encourage empirical observation.
The Origins of Greek Geometry
An accessible guide to Greek geometry's origins, exploring its emergence, key figures, and contributions to mathematical knowledge.
The Origins of Western Philosophy: The Contributions of Thales
Thales of Miletus is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy, making significant contributions to the development of philosophical thought in ancient Greece.
The Emergence of Ionia: A Historical and Philosophical Context
The Emergence of Ionia: A Historical and Philosophical Context explores the development of Miletus as a commercial center, its transformation from a land-owning aristocracy to a plutocracy of merchants and later a tyrant, and its significance for Western philosophy.
The Emergence of Philosophical Thought in Ancient Greece
Thales marked the beginning of philosophical thought in ancient Greece, emphasizing reason, observation, and critical thinking.
The Evolution of Orphic Beliefs: A Comparative Analysis
An accessible guide to Orphic beliefs, exploring their emergence, key concepts, and impact on Western thought.
The Emergence of Mystical Communities: A Study on the Orphic Tradition
The Emergence of Mystical Communities: A Study on the Orphic Tradition, exploring its origins, key figures, and influence on later philosophical movements.