Aristotle's Critique of Platonic Ideas and his Theory of Universals
Aristotle's critique of Platonic ideas and his alternative doctrine of universals explore the complexities of understanding reality, knowledge, and being.
Metaphysics
Aristotle's Novel Approach to Philosophy
Aristotle's philosophical contributions mark a significant departure from his predecessors, emphasizing critical analysis, common sense, and systematic inquiry.
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.
Aristotle: A Study in Context
An introduction to Aristotle's philosophical framework, exploring its historical context, key concepts, and ongoing influence on Western philosophy.
The Problem of Meaning in Discourse
A philosophical exploration of meaning in discourse, discussing the role of language, mathematization, and conceptual frameworks.
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination of change as a fundamental nature of reality, its implications for perception, knowledge, and existence.
The Nature of Inference and Personal Belief
Exploring the nature of inferences and their complex interaction with personal conviction through Protagorean and Platonic perspectives.
The Concept of Unity in Mathematics and Metaphysics
Exploring the concept of unity in mathematics and metaphysics, examining its relationships with key terms and figures.
The Unity of Sound and Color
Exploring the concept of unity through its relationship with sound and color in various philosophical traditions.
The Nature of Existence and Descriptions
Exploring the relationship between existence and descriptions in metaphysics, epistemology, and history of philosophy.
Perceptual Data and the Problem of Likeness
Exploring the nature of perception, the role of the mind in shaping reality, and the implications for epistemology and metaphysics.
The Limits of Perception: Plato's Critique
Plato's critique of empiricism challenges the idea that knowledge comes from sensory experience, arguing that perception alone is not sufficient for knowing the truth.
Averting Parmenides: The Elision of a Philosophical Alternative
A comprehensive guide to the ancient Greek philosophical debate between Parmenideanism and Heracliteanism, exploring their fundamental differences in understanding reality.
The Heraclitean Flux: Critique and Consequences
An ancient Greek philosopher's doctrine on constant change and flux has sparked debates on reality and knowledge.
The Measure of All Things: A Philosophical Exploration
Exploring Protagoras' statement 'Man is the measure of all things', Socrates' response, and the implications of pragmatism on truth claims.
The Nature of Relational Propositions
Understanding relational propositions is crucial for grasping the complexities of language and reality.
The Cosmology of Plato's Timaeus
A comprehensive analysis of Plato's Timaeus, exploring its key concepts, arguments, and historical context, shedding light on the creation and structure of the universe.
The Structure of the Human Soul in Plato's Timaeus
A comprehensive guide to Plato's Timaeus, exploring the composition of the human soul, necessary laws, and the relationship between reason, emotions, and the material world in Platonism.
The Geometry of Reality: Platonic Solids and their Philosophical Significance
An exploration of the philosophical significance of Platonic solids, particularly the dodecahedron, and their relationship to the universe in ancient Greek philosophy.
The Theory of the Regular Solids: A Philosophical Analysis
A philosophical analysis of the theory of regular solids and its impact on Western philosophy, exploring metaphysics, epistemology, and the role of mathematics.