Epicurean Philosophy: Lucretius and the Nature of Things
Epicurean philosophy: a comprehensive treatise on Epicurus' ideas, emphasizing individual freedom, self-sufficiency, and the rejection of superstition.
Aristotelianism
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.
Aristotelian Cosmology: The Sublunar and Supralunar Realms
Aristotle's cosmology in On the Heavens explains the sublunar and supralunar realms, distinguishing between terrestrial elements and celestial bodies.
The Heavenly Bodies and the Concept of Divine Will
Ancient Greek philosophers debated the nature and origin of the universe, proposing explanations for celestial motions that often attributed them to divine forces or natural laws.
Aristotelian Notions of Human Nature and Social Order
Aristotle's philosophy emphasizes the importance of cultivating virtues and living in accordance with reason for achieving eudaimonia, or a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Aristotle's Unity of Metaphysics and Ethics
Aristotle's metaphysical theories imply a deep connection between his views on ethics and the nature of reality, influencing the development of virtues and character traits in humans.
The Philosopher's Happiness
The concept of happiness in ancient Greek philosophy is explored through the ideas of philosophers such as Aristotle, who argued that living a life of reason leads to the development of virtues essential for achieving happiness.
The Tripartite Soul: A Study of Aristotle's Conception
An exploration of Aristotle's concept of the tripartite soul, its development in his Nicomachean Ethics, and its ongoing influence on Western philosophical thought.
Aristotle's Doctrine of the Soul: Form, Unity, and Organization
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how Aristotle's doctrine of the soul emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today.
The Doctrine of Matter and Form in Aristotle
Aristotle's central concept of matter and form explains how things change and develop through the addition of form to potential matter.
The Relativity of Knowledge: A Study of Protagoras' Doctrine
Exploring Protagoras' doctrine on relativism, perception, and truth in ancient Greek philosophy.
The Nature of Human Existence: A Philosophical Exploration
A philosophical exploration of human existence, examining concepts like disinterested science, self-murder, and the role of reason in achieving happiness.
The Tension between Social Cohesion and Individual Liberty in Ancient and Medieval Thought
Exploring the tension between social cohesion and individual liberty in ancient and medieval thought through philosophical concepts and historical context.
The Evolution of Philosophy: A Social and Political Context
Exploring how philosophy is deeply embedded within social and political contexts through a study on scholasticism, dialectic, and scriptural interpretation.