The Challenge of Inductive Reasoning
A philosophical analysis of ancient Greek thought, particularly Pyrrhonism, its critique of Aristotelian logic, and implications for modern epistemology.
A philosophical analysis of ancient Greek thought, particularly Pyrrhonism, its critique of Aristotelian logic, and implications for modern epistemology.
A study on scepticism, its history, key figures and concepts, and implications for various fields.
A philosophical exploration of skepticism's rise in ancient Greece, its appeal to unphilosophic minds, and implications for understanding human knowledge and behavior.
A study on how popularized Cynicism deviated from its original principles, examining its evolution into a convenient doctrine that appealed to various social classes.
Diogenes' teachings emphasize virtue, indifference to worldly goods, and living in accordance with nature.
A comprehensive guide to Diogenes' radical critique of conventional values, emphasizing living in accordance with nature and rejecting societal norms.
Exploring the complex relationships between intellectually eminent individuals and their contemporary societies throughout history.
The reception of non-Greek religions and superstitions in Hellenistic Greece was a complex phenomenon that had significant implications for the development of Western philosophy and culture.
The Hellenistic world's crisis in governance and social cohesion led to the emergence of new philosophical schools and intellectual developments that shaped Western philosophy.
The concept of Fortuna, or Luck, emerged as a response to the perceived randomness and uncertainty of life in ancient times, influencing philosophical schools like Stoicism and Epicureanism.
The influence of Hellenistic culture on ancient Babylonian society, including its impact on philosophy, astronomy, and language.
The emergence of cosmopolitanism in ancient Greece, its concept, challenges, and implications for modern societies.
Exploring Alexander the Great's adoption of divine kingship, its historical context, and philosophical underpinnings, examining how this notion impacted his rule and legacy.
The Hellenistic age marks a significant period in Western philosophy's history, characterized by the emergence of new schools and intellectual traditions.
Explore how ancient Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Philolaus laid the groundwork for modern astronomy with their non-geocentric ideas, challenging geocentrism and emphasizing mathematical harmony.
A historical analysis of the discovery of irrational numbers, exploring ancient civilizations' contributions to mathematics and the significance of irrational numbers in the natural world.
Exploring how the Greeks' emphasis on mathematics influenced their philosophical thought, and its lasting impact on Western philosophy.
Aristotelian physics vs. Newton's laws, exploring key differences between teleology and mathematical principles.
Aristotle's cosmology in On the Heavens explains the sublunar and supralunar realms, distinguishing between terrestrial elements and celestial bodies.
A comprehensive guide to the evolution of human imagination, exploring its development from ancient Greece to modern times, influenced by changing understandings of the natural world and shaped by mythology, natural philosophy, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.