The Emergence of Hellenistic Philosophy: Epicureanism and Stoicism
Epicureanism and Stoicism emerged as influential schools in ancient Greek philosophy, offering distinct perspectives on human nature, morality, and reason's role.
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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 Limits of Aristotle's Ethics
This article critiques Aristotle's Ethics, arguing that it neglects human emotions and relationships in its focus on reason and virtue development.
The Evolution of Virtue and Merit: A Philosophical Analysis
The Evolution of Virtue and Merit in Western Philosophy, from ancient Greek thought to Christian dogma
The Evolution of Virtue: Stoic-Christian Ethics and the Challenge to Aristotelian Morality
An exploration of Stoic-Christian ethics, its evolution, key concepts, figures, and mechanisms that challenged Aristotelian morality.
The Ambitions of Plato's Republic
A philosophical text that explores justice, morality, and the ideal society in ancient Greece.
The Concept of Justice: A Philosophical Exploration
Exploring the evolution of justice concepts from ancient Greece to modern theories, covering key philosophers, intellectual movements, and societal values.
The Futility of Retributive Justice
A critical examination of Socrates' argument against retributive justice in ancient Athens, its implications for contemporary debates about punishment, rehabilitation, and social justice.
The Dangers of Unjust Condemnation
The concept of unjust condemnation has been debated throughout history, with various philosophers contributing to the discussion, emphasizing civic engagement and moral responsibility.
The Concept of Justice in Ancient Athens
Exploring the concept of justice in ancient Athens, including Thrasymachus' thesis and its implications for power, morality, and politics.
Cultural Conservatism and Political Reaction: A Philosophical Analysis
An examination of cultural conservatism and political reaction through a philosophical lens, exploring their relationship in ancient Greece, modern America, and beyond.
The Curse of the House of Atreus: An Exploration of Fate and Human Agency
An in-depth exploration of the House of Atreus myth, examining the intersection of fate, human agency, and the consequences of actions, with implications for modern conceptions of free will and moral responsibility.
The Emergence of Subjectivism in Ethics
The emergence of subjectivism in ethics, a philosophical perspective that emphasizes individual feelings, intuitions, and perspectives over objective principles or rules, has far-reaching implications for morality, individualism, and social norms.