Aristotle's Physics and the Role of Imaginative Background
Aristotle's views on physics are deeply rooted in his imaginative background, which encompasses concepts such as animal faith, potentiality and actuality, hylomorphism, and teleology.
Ancient Philosophy
Aristotle's Cosmology: A Study of Physics and On the Heavens
An introduction to Aristotle's cosmology, exploring his influential works 'Physics' and 'On the Heavens', which shaped Western philosophy and science for centuries.
The Decline and Limitations of Aristotelian Logic
Aristotle's logical doctrines have been widely accepted but are flawed in several areas
The Concept of Substance: A Philosophical Investigation
Exploring the concept of substance in Western philosophy, from Aristotle to contemporary debates on identity, individuation, and ontology.
The Concept of Substance: A Linguistic Convenience
The concept of substance has its roots in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in Aristotle's work on ousia. Philosophers like Descartes and Kant have debated the nature of substance, with some arguing that it is a linguistic convenience.
The Problem of First Premisses and the Notion of Essence
Exploring the concept of essence in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in Aristotle's Posterior Analytics, and its implications for understanding first premisses and deductive reasoning.
The Concept of Substance
A comprehensive guide to the concept of substance in philosophy, exploring its evolution from ancient Greece to modern debates.
The Concept of Category in Philosophy
A comprehensive guide to the concept of category in philosophy, exploring Aristotle's Categories, Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, and Hegel's Science of Logic.
The Significance of Induction in Knowledge Acquisition
Exploring the role of induction in generating new knowledge, its relationship to deduction, and its significance in science and everyday life.
The Distinction between Names and Predicates: Aristotle's Fallacy
Aristotle's philosophy had a profound impact on Western thought, but his ideas were not without flaws, particularly in understanding the relationship between names and predicates.
Aristotle's Influence on Logic
Aristotle's influence on logic was profound, shaping Western philosophy for centuries with emphasis on syllogistic reasoning, dialectic, and language.
The Evolution of Governance: A Historical Analysis
An in-depth analysis of Aristotle's Politics, examining his views on governance, power, and cultural achievement in historical context.
The Ideal Education: Virtue and Citizenship
Aristotle's views on education emphasize shaping citizens for their respective governments, focusing on developing virtues rather than mere utility.
The Concept of Citizenship in Ancient Greek Thought
An exploration of Aristotle's Politics and its implications for modern understanding of citizenship, property ownership, and the role of honor in determining individual status.
The Size of the State: A Philosophical Inquiry
A philosophical inquiry into the optimal size of a state, exploring the balance between self-sufficiency and constitutional government through the lens of ancient Greek thought.
The Tyranny of Governance: A Philosophical Exploration
Aristotle's discussion of tyranny offers insights into the mechanisms by which absolute power is maintained, highlighting differences between tyrants and kings.
The Conflict of Oligarchs and Democrats in Aristotle's Political Thought
Aristotle's work on revolutions explores the conflicts between oligarchs and democrats in ancient Greek city-states, revealing insights into the causes and consequences of political instability.
The Evolution of Democratic Theory: A Comparative Analysis
Exploring the evolution of democratic theory through comparative analysis of ancient Athens and Rome, highlighting key figures, debates, and mechanisms that have shaped our understanding of governance.
The Nature of Good Government
Aristotle's theory of good government emphasizes the importance of ethics in governance, prioritizing the common good over individual interests.
Plato's Utopia: Critique by Aristotle
Aristotle critiques Plato's Utopia, arguing that it would lead to loss of individual freedom and diversity.