Epicurean Skepticism towards Natural Philosophy
Epicurus' naturalism, emphasis on individual happiness, and rejection of divine intervention in natural phenomena.
Ancient Greek Philosophy
The Ethics of Desire: A Study on the Nature of Sexual Love
A study on the nature of sexual love from a philosophical perspective, exploring its effects on human well-being and the role of reason in regulating desires.
The Epicurean Philosophy of Tranquillity
A comprehensive guide to Epicurus' philosophy, covering his views on pleasure, the mind-body relationship, and virtue.
The Endurance of Happiness
A guide to Epicureanism, a philosophy emphasizing ataraxia, self-control, and moderation for achieving happiness.
The Epicurean Community: Living Simply
The Epicurean community's philosophy emphasizes simplicity, self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of tranquility through moderation and avoidance of physical pain.
The Tyranny of Moderation
A philosophical examination of how moderation can be exercised through seemingly virtuous actions, but ultimately serves the interests of those in power.
A Brief History of Skepticism
A comprehensive guide to the history and principles of Skepticism, covering key figures, concepts, and implications for modern philosophy.
The Emergence of Cynicism: A Philosophical Movement
A philosophical school in ancient Greece that emphasized living in accordance with nature, rejecting conventional social norms, and promoting self-sufficiency.
The Evolution of Subjectivism: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity
The Evolution of Subjectivism from Ancient Greece to Early Christianity explores how a focus on individual salvation replaced civic engagement as Western philosophy's central concern.
The Civic Spirit in Ancient Greece: A Study of Urban Identity
Exploring the concept of civic spirit and its impact on urban identity in ancient Greece.
The Evolution of Specialization
Exploring how specialization emerged in ancient Greece, its impact on society, politics, administration, science, philosophy, and other fields, influenced by city-state development, philosophical inquiry, and Macedonian rule.
The Rise of Hellenistic Alexandria
The rise of Alexandrian mathematics in Hellenistic culture, marked by specialization, technical expertise, and significant contributions from mathematicians like Archimedes and Apollonius.
The Relationship Between Motion and Change: A Philosophical Analysis
Exploring the relationship between motion and change through philosophical analysis, examining the Heraclitean doctrine and its implications for science.
The Heliocentric Hypothesis: A Historical and Philosophical Analysis
A historical and philosophical analysis of the heliocentric hypothesis, exploring its development from ancient Greece to modern cosmology.
The Development of Geocentric Cosmology
Ancient Greek philosophers such as Pythagoras and Anaxagoras developed a geocentric model where Earth is at the center of the universe, influencing Western scientific thought.
The Origins of Immobility: Anaximander, Aristotle, and the Problem of Indifference
An exploration of the concept of immobility in philosophy, tracing its development from Anaximander's ideas on free will to Aristotle's critique and beyond.
The Origins of Mathematical Inquiry
An in-depth study of the origins of mathematical inquiry, exploring its history, key figures, and contributions.
Astronomical Revolutions: Overcoming Aristotelian Obstacles
Astronomers in the 17th century challenged Aristotle's sublunar theory by discovering comets orbit around the Sun and developing new understandings of celestial motion.
Aristotle's Conception of Time
A comprehensive analysis of Aristotle's philosophical work on time, exploring its development, key concepts, and implications for human experience.
The Concept of Phusis in Aristotle's Physics
Aristotle's concept of phusis explores the internal principle of motion that governs growth and development in living things, with implications for understanding natural phenomena and the relationships between form, matter, potentiality, and actualization.