Averting Parmenides: The Elision of a Philosophical Alternative
A comprehensive guide to the ancient Greek philosophical debate between Parmenideanism and Heracliteanism, exploring their fundamental differences in understanding reality.
Epicureanism
The Imperishability of the Soul
An exploration of the concept of the immortal soul in Western philosophy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.
The Theory of Forms: An Explanation of Intellectual Vision
Explaining Plato's theory of forms, which posits abstract entities as templates or blueprints for physical reality, and how it relates to intellectual vision, sense-perception, and human understanding.
The Ascetic Ideal in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Exploring the central theme of asceticism in Ancient Greek Philosophy, its development, key figures, and lasting impact on Western thought.
The Absent Philosopher: Socratic Contemplation in the Context of Ancient Greek Philosophy
Exploring Socratic contemplation in ancient Greek philosophy, including its historical context, key terms, and implications.
The Physical Nature of Thought
Philosophers have long debated the nature of reality, with some arguing that thought and perception are purely physical processes.
The Atomistic Theory of Democritus
A comprehensive guide to Democritus' atomistic theory, exploring its development within ancient Greek philosophy, key concepts, and implications for understanding reality.
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 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.