Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, individualism, and the pursuit of ataraxia, a state of inner tranquility achieved through the cultivation of reason and the rejection of excessive desires.
A guide to Epicureanism, a philosophy emphasizing ataraxia, self-control, and moderation for achieving happiness.
Philosophical debates on communism vs private property in ancient Greece, highlighting Plato's ideal society and Aristotle's defense of individual ownership.
An introduction to Aristotle's concept of the State, its purpose, and significance in achieving eudaimonia, with a focus on its historical context and relevance to modern societies.
Exploring Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia as happiness and its implications for virtue development, habituation, and intellectual contemplation.
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how Aristotelian ethical views emerged, what they claim, and why they matter today.
Aristotle's Virtue Theory emphasizes context-dependent virtues related to one's role in society, influencing the relationship between ethics and politics.
Aristotle's Ethics presents a systematic account of virtue that has had a profound impact on Western philosophy.
The Stoic view emphasizes living in accordance with reason and virtue, focusing on things within one's control and accepting external events with equanimity.
In this study, we'll examine key terms, concepts, figures, and mechanisms presented in Plato's Crito, a Socratic dialogue that explores the nature of justice and its relationship to individual actions.
A philosophical analysis of literature's role in education, examining censorship, decorum, and courage in shaping young minds.
A philosophical analysis of Aristotle's critique of the Spartan constitution, exploring key aspects of its structure and societal implications.
Exploring Socratic foundations in Aristotelian ethics, emphasizing ethics, human virtues, and knowledge.
An exploration of Socratic philosophy on immortality, its relationship to virtue ethics, and implications for human understanding.
A philosophical examination of Xenophon's defense of Socrates against accusations of impiety and corruption, exploring the significance of this work in understanding ancient Greek philosophy.
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who rejected wealth, luxury, and social conventions in ancient Greece during the 4th century BCE.