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.
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The Cosmogony of the Timaeus: A Philosophical Examination
An examination of Plato's cosmogony in the Timaeus, exploring its influence on Western philosophy and the nature of reality.
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 Philosophical Life: A Path to Spiritual Liberation
Exploring the relationship between philosophical inquiry and spiritual liberation through ancient Greek thought, with key figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Stoicism.
The Transmigration of Souls: A Philosophical Exploration
A comprehensive guide to ancient Greek philosophy, exploring the idea of transmigration and its significance in various schools of thought.
The Soul's Journey: Perception, Change, and Wisdom
The soul's journey through changeability, eternity, and wisdom, exploring perception, contemplation, and the body-soul distinction.
The Imperishability of the Soul
An exploration of the concept of the immortal soul in Western philosophy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.
The Development of the Concept of Innate Ideas
The concept of innate ideas has been a subject of debate among philosophers throughout history, with proponents arguing that certain concepts are inherent in human nature and empiricist critics challenging this idea.
The Metre as a Measure of Absolute Equality
An examination of the concept of absolute equality in measurement, its roots in ancient Greek philosophy, and challenges from modern physics, including relativity and quantum mechanics.
The Limits of A Priori Knowledge
Exploring the relationship between a priori knowledge and empirical knowledge, including Plato's views on mathematical truth.
The Theory of Recollection
A fundamental concept in ancient Greek philosophy, Plato's theory of recollection suggests that all knowledge is innate and derived from past existences.
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.
The Body as a Source of Trouble: A Philosophical Examination
The Body as a Source of Trouble in Philosophical Traditions, Exploring Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Ethics, with Key Figures and Concepts from Plato to Stoicism.
The Ascent to True Being
An exploration of Socrates' concept of asceticism as a means to attain true understanding and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of self-control and detachment from bodily desires.
The Intellectual Aspect of Socratic Philosophy
An in-depth analysis of Socratic philosophy's intellectual aspect, examining the rejection of empirical knowledge, Platonic realism, and the concept of the good.
The Duality of Pleasure and Virtue
Exploring Plato's views on the interplay between pleasure, virtue, and human experience, examining the complex relationships between body, soul, and personal greatness.
The Stoic View on Pleasure and Duty
The Stoic view emphasizes living in accordance with reason and virtue, focusing on things within one's control and accepting external events with equanimity.
The Moderate Asceticism of Socratic Philosophy
Exploring the moderate asceticism advocated by Socrates in ancient Greece, its impact on Western philosophy, and comparisons with other philosophical schools.
The Dualism of Death: A Study on Plato's Metaphysics and its Influence
A study of Plato's metaphysics and its impact on Western thought, exploring the concept of death as a separation of soul and body.