Plato's philosophical system emphasizes the realm of Forms as the foundation of knowledge, while Aristotle develops empiricism and his concept of eudaimonia has significant implications for Western philosophy.
A critical examination of the Socratic method and Platonic inquiry, exploring its key terms, concepts, figures, and mechanisms in philosophical history.
An exploration of Socrates' defense against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth, highlighting his method of questioning, intellectual humility, and pursuit of wisdom.
Exploring Socrates' reluctance to engage in public affairs through his own philosophical framework, divine sign, anomie, and concerns about morality and politics.
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how a philosophical view emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today
The Apology is a historical dialogue written by Plato, presenting Socrates' speech at his trial in ancient Athens, exploring Socratic method, rhetoric, and philosophy.
A philosophical exploration of Plato's portrayal of Socrates, examining the challenges of historical accuracy, literary techniques, and the development of Western philosophy.
A transformation in Athenian culture marked by a shift from puritan simplicity to cynical Sophism, with key figures like Protagoras and Socrates playing crucial roles.
The Sophistic movement, which emerged in ancient Greece around the 5th century BCE, emphasized intellectual honesty, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth through argumentation and criticism.
The Sophistic movement in ancient Greece emphasized education as a marketable commodity, focusing on practical skills and rhetorical abilities.
A philosophical exploration of pragmatism and its implications for understanding truth, with a focus on practical consequences and individual perspectives.
An ancient Greek philosopher's theory that challenges objective truth, emphasizing individual perspectives on reality.
An analysis of the Sophistic movement's emphasis on human expertise and knowledge, its impact on Western philosophy, and its relevance to contemporary issues.
Exploring the decline of classical philosophical vigor and its impact on Western thought, from the emergence of scepticism to the rise of popular superstition.
A comprehensive study on Democritus and his significance within the context of ancient Greek philosophy, exploring his ideas, their impact, and comparisons with other philosophers.
Democritus's materialist philosophy emphasizes matter as the fundamental substance composing reality, governed by mechanical laws, with implications for our understanding of space, time, and causality.
Philosophers have long debated the nature of reality, with some arguing that thought and perception are purely physical processes.
The Atomistic Worldview explores how ancient Greek philosophers like Democritus and Epicurus developed the concept of atoms, influencing modern scientific thought.
An in-depth exploration of the concept of space from ancient philosophers to modern theories, covering key terms, figures, and debates.
The modern physicist's understanding of matter is distinct from ancient philosophers like Parmenides, with a focus on wave-particle duality, relativity, and quantum mechanics.