https://aphinum.com/tags/knowledge/ Recent content in Knowledge on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:35:47 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/a-revival-of-skepticism-aenesidemus-and-the-sceptical-tradition/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:08:08 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/a-revival-of-skepticism-aenesidemus-and-the-sceptical-tradition/ <p><strong>A Revival of Skepticism: Aenesidemus and the Sceptical Tradition</strong></p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Skepticism, a philosophical position that questions the possibility of knowledge, has its roots in ancient Greece. The revival of skepticism in the 1st century AD is attributed to <strong>Aenesidemus</strong>, a Cretan philosopher who rejected the probabilistic approach advocated by <strong>Carneades</strong> and returned to the earliest forms of skepticism.</p> <h2 id="context">Context</h2> <p>In the 3rd century BC, <strong>Academic Skepticism</strong> emerged as a dominant force in Greek philosophy. The school&rsquo;s founder, <strong>Arcesilaus</strong>, was followed by <strong>Lacydes</strong> and <strong>Carneades</strong>, who developed a probabilistic approach to knowledge. However, this tradition declined with the rise of <strong>Stoicism</strong> and <strong>Epicureanism</strong>.</p> https://aphinum.com/posts/perception-and-knowledge-a-study-of-judgement/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:15:42 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/perception-and-knowledge-a-study-of-judgement/ <p><strong>Perception and Knowledge: A Study of Judgement</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview</strong> This study examines the relationship between perception, judgement, and knowledge. The distinction between a <strong>percept</strong>, an occurrence that happens in the world, and a <strong>judgement of perception</strong>, a cognitive evaluation of this occurrence, is crucial to understanding how we acquire knowledge. This concept has been developed through the work of various philosophers, particularly those associated with the <strong>analytic tradition</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Context</strong> In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, philosophers began to question the nature of perception and its relationship to knowledge. The rise of scientific inquiry and the development of psychology led to a greater emphasis on empirical observation and the study of human experience. This context laid the groundwork for the work of philosophers such as Bertrand Russell and G.E. Moore.</p> https://aphinum.com/posts/the-paradox-of-geometry-in-platonic-theory/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:49:07 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-paradox-of-geometry-in-platonic-theory/ <p><strong>The Paradox of Geometry in Platonic Theory</strong></p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Plato&rsquo;s philosophy of forms has been a cornerstone of Western philosophical thought for centuries. However, there is a difficulty inherent in his theory that has significant implications for our understanding of geometry and its relationship to reality. The problem arises from the fact that if God created only one bed and one straight line, then how can we account for the existence of multiple examples of geometric objects such as triangles? This paradox highlights the tension between Plato&rsquo;s idealistic philosophy and the nature of geometry.</p> https://aphinum.com/posts/the-oracles-dilemma-a-study-on-socratic-wisdom/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:12:29 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-oracles-dilemma-a-study-on-socratic-wisdom/ <p><strong>The Oracle&rsquo;s Dilemma: A Study on Socratic Wisdom</strong></p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was revered for its prophetic wisdom. However, when asked if there was any man wiser than Socrates, the Oracle replied that none existed. This led Socrates to embark on a journey to test the wisdom of others, only to conclude that true wisdom lies with the gods. <strong>Socratic method</strong>, a key concept in this discussion, involves questioning and dialogue to arrive at an understanding of wisdom.</p>