The emergence of subjectivism in ethics, a philosophical perspective that emphasizes individual feelings, intuitions, and perspectives over objective principles or rules, has far-reaching implications for morality, individualism, and social norms.
An examination of the connection between subjectivism in philosophy and anarchism in politics, exploring how individual autonomy and moral relativism lead to radical critiques of authority and government.
The 16th century saw a significant shift in Western philosophy from authority-based knowledge to individual introspection, affecting politics, religion, and literature.
A comprehensive examination of the Catholic Church's formation and the Protestant Reformation, exploring the role of Jewish, Greek, and Roman influences, and their implications for doctrine, governance, and individual conscience.
A comprehensive guide to the 16th-century Reformation's impact on European thought, exploring its causes, key figures, and lasting effects on Western intellectual history.
Machiavelli's The Prince offers a nuanced exploration of power politics and governance, prioritizing practicality over morality or idealism.
A study on the collapse of order in 15th-century politics, exploring the shift from medieval understanding to national monarchies and states.
A comprehensive analysis of the breakdown of medieval synthesis, exploring its causes, consequences, and impact on Western intellectual history.
A historical examination of the complex relationships between Church influence, state power, and cultural expression in medieval Europe.
A study on the power dynamics of medieval Christianity that explores how the Church emerged victorious in its struggle for dominance.
A comprehensive exploration of the medieval period's power struggle between secular rulers and the Church, examining the impact on Western civilization.
The conflict between the Catholic Church and secular rulers in medieval Europe, driven by competing claims of authority and jurisdiction.
A historical overview of the survival and revival of Greek civilization, exploring key figures, institutions, and philosophical developments that preserved ancient knowledge.
A historical exploration of the concept of divine duty and its implications for Western thought and institutions.
Exploring the tension between social cohesion and individual liberty in ancient and medieval thought through philosophical concepts and historical context.
A comprehensive study on the development of Western thought, exploring its emergence in ancient Greece, key figures and concepts, and relationships with science, theology, and modern philosophy.
Exploring the limits of knowledge, philosophy's role, and its impact on human understanding.
Exploring the intricate relationship between philosophical thought and human action throughout history, examining how philosophers have shaped our understanding of reality, ethics, and human existence.
Exploring philosophy's role in addressing existential questions through human reason and speculation.
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts in philosophy, exploring how ideas emerged, what they claim, and their lasting impact on Western thought.