The Emergence of Academic Skepticism
A philosophical movement in ancient Greece characterized by radical questioning of knowledge claims and an emphasis on doubt.
History of Philosophy
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 Concept of Usury in Philosophical Thought
Exploring the concept of usury through philosophical thought from ancient Greece to modern times, examining debates around morality, power, and economic growth.
The Life and Legacy of Aristotle
Aristotle's philosophy emphasizes observation, experience, and reasoning, influencing fields like science, ethics, and politics with concepts such as hylomorphism, teleology, potentiality, and actuality.
The Ethics of Spartan Governance
Exploring the philosophical debates surrounding ancient Sparta's unique governance system and its treatment of helots.
The Mechanistic Explanation: Atomism and the Rejection of Final Causes
An introduction to the mechanistic explanation theory, its history, key figures, and debates surrounding its applicability.
The Rise of Primitivism: A Philosophical Reaction
The concept of primitivism has been a recurring theme throughout human history, where individuals or societies seek to escape the constraints of civilization and return to a more natural, instinctual way of life.