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.
Ancient Greek Philosophy
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.
The Development of Afterlife Beliefs in Ancient Greece
Exploring the development of afterlife beliefs in ancient Greece through philosophical and religious perspectives, examining key terms, figures, and mechanisms.
The Orphic Vision of Suffering
The Orphic tradition in ancient Greece presents a bleak view of human existence, emphasizing suffering, weariness, and spiritual bondage, with a focus on purification, renunciation, and ascetic practices for achieving union with the divine.
The Legacy of Orphism: Feminism and Emotion in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Orphism's legacy in ancient Greece emphasizes feminism, emotion, and individual spiritual growth, shaping Western philosophy through influential thinkers like Pythagoras, Plato, and Euripides.
The Orphic Tradition: A Study of Ancient Greek Philosophy
The Orphic tradition is a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in ancient Greece, emphasizing transmigration of souls, purification, and ritual practices for spiritual liberation.
The Evolution of Religious Thought in Ancient Greece
An in-depth exploration of the evolution of religious thought in ancient Greece, examining key concepts like fate, determinism, and necessity, and how they influenced philosophical schools like Stoicism and Epicureanism.