The Dawn of Philosophy: Athens and its Early Thinkers
An introduction to the dawn of philosophy in ancient Athens, exploring the lives and ideas of influential figures like Anaxagoras, Socrates, and Plato.
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The Pythagorean Influence on Empedocles' Views on Religion
Exploring the influence of Pythagoreanism on Empedocles' views on religion, including metempsychosis, Aphrodite worship, and the Golden Age.
The Use and Meaning of Proper Nouns in Language
A philosophical analysis of proper nouns and their meaning in language, examining Parmenides' argument, Plato and Aristotle's challenge, and the role of context.
The Religious Critique of Heraclitus
A philosophical analysis of Heraclitus' critique of traditional religiosity in ancient Greece, exploring the tensions between reason, spirituality, and authentic mystery.
The Critique of Traditional Knowledge
A study examining the philosophical views of an ancient thinker on knowledge and wisdom, influenced by Epicureanism's emphasis on happiness and rejecting superstition.
The Unity of Opposites: Heraclitus' Philosophy
A pre-Socratic philosopher's emphasis on unity and interconnectedness in ancient Greece.
The Development of Pre-Socratic Metaphysics
An exploration of pre-Socratic philosophers' contributions to Western philosophy, including their metaphysical theories and concepts like logos, apeiron, and flux.
A Balanced Approach to Philosophical Study
A guide to key arguments, concepts, and thinkers in Western philosophy, covering its history, debates, and influences.
The Greek Conception of Reason: A Critical Examination
A critical examination of the ancient Greek conception of reason, exploring its development, limitations, and impact on Western philosophy and science.
The Enduring Value of Ancient Greek Thought
Exploring key concepts, figures, and schools in ancient Greek philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and skepticism.
The Philosophical Significance of Mathematics
Mathematics has a profound impact on philosophical thought, shaping ideas about truth, time, and reality through mathematical concepts like exact truth, ideal vs. sensible objects, eternalism, rationalism, and God's thoughts.
Aristotelian Origins: Mathematics and Metaphysics
Exploring the historical development of mathematics and its relationship to philosophical ideas, from ancient Greece to modern times.
The Evolution of Meaning: From Ecstatic Contemplation to Mathematical Knowledge
Exploring the evolution of meaning in ancient Greek philosophy from ecstatic contemplation to mathematical knowledge and its significance for understanding the relationship between human experience and abstract thought.
The Philosophy of Pythagoras: A Study of Transmigration and Asceticism
Exploring Pythagoras' teachings on transmigration and asceticism, and how they influenced ancient Greek culture.
The Primordial Substance: Anaximander's Contribution to Ancient Greek Philosophy
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how a philosophical view emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today.
The Two Faces of Ancient Greek Thought
Ancient Greek thought was not a unified entity but had two distinct tendencies: spiritual/mystical pursuits and empirical/rational inquiry.
The Tension Between Prudence and Passion
The Tension Between Prudence and Passion explores the fundamental aspects of human experience, debating the role of reason and emotion in shaping our lives.
The Evolution of Ancient Greek Attitudes towards Superstition
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how a philosophical view emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today.
The Rise of City-States: A Philosophical Exploration
A philosophical exploration of the rise of city-states in ancient Greece, examining their development, culture, politics, and lasting impact on Western civilization.
Tensions Between Discipline and Liberty
Philosophers debate discipline vs liberty, exploring their impact on politics, ethics, and human experience.