The Concept of Essence: A Philosophical Exploration
A comprehensive exploration of Aristotle's concept of essence, its development through scholasticism, and its implications for metaphysics, epistemology, and logic.
Theory
The Particulars-Generalities Distinction: A Study of Linguistic and Metaphysical Aspects
Exploring the central concern in metaphysics since Aristotle's time, examining how linguistics shapes our understanding of universals.
Aristotle's Doctrine of Adjectives and Proper Names
Aristotle's doctrine suggests adjectives apply to proper names, dependence is one-way, with implications for language, reality, and metaphysics.
Aristotle's Critique of Platonic Ideas and his Theory of Universals
Aristotle's critique of Platonic ideas and his alternative doctrine of universals explore the complexities of understanding reality, knowledge, and being.
Aristotle's Novel Approach to Philosophy
Aristotle's philosophical contributions mark a significant departure from his predecessors, emphasizing critical analysis, common sense, and systematic inquiry.
The Problem of Meaning in Discourse
A philosophical exploration of meaning in discourse, discussing the role of language, mathematization, and conceptual frameworks.
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination of change as a fundamental nature of reality, its implications for perception, knowledge, and existence.
The Unity of Sound and Color
Exploring the concept of unity through its relationship with sound and color in various philosophical traditions.
Perceptual Data and the Problem of Likeness
Exploring the nature of perception, the role of the mind in shaping reality, and the implications for epistemology and metaphysics.
The Measure of All Things: A Philosophical Exploration
Exploring Protagoras' statement 'Man is the measure of all things', Socrates' response, and the implications of pragmatism on truth claims.
The Nature of Relational Propositions
Understanding relational propositions is crucial for grasping the complexities of language and reality.
The Nature of Empirical Knowledge
Exploring the philosophical debate on empirical knowledge, its history, key figures, and implications for various fields.
The Structure of the Human Soul in Plato's Timaeus
A comprehensive guide to Plato's Timaeus, exploring the composition of the human soul, necessary laws, and the relationship between reason, emotions, and the material world in Platonism.
The Dual Nature of Causality in Plato's Timaeus
A comprehensive exploration of Plato's Timaeus, examining its historical context, key concepts, and philosophical implications for our understanding of reality.
The Fourfold Division of Living Beings: A Study on Plato's Timaeus
A study on Plato's Timaeus exploring the fourfold division of living beings, cosmology, eternal recurrence, and the Creator/Demiurge in ancient Greek philosophy.
The Origins of Time
Exploring the origins of time through Plato's creation myth in Timaeus, delving into eternity, time, and their complex relationships.
The World as a Living Creature: A Study of Plato's Cosmology
An exploration of Plato's cosmology, including his concept of the universe as a living creature created by God.
The Ethical Character of Platonic Socrates
The study examines the ethical character of Platonic Socrates, exploring both his merits and defects within the context of ancient Greek philosophy.
The Theory of Recollection: An Exploration
Exploring Plato's theory of recollection and its implications on understanding knowledge and reality.
The Concept of Purity and Intellectual Pursuit
Exploring the concept of purity in ancient Greek philosophy, its implications for intellectual pursuit, and relationships with economic conditions.