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.
Parmenides
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 World as a Living Creature: A Study of Plato's Cosmology
An exploration of Plato's cosmology, including his concept of the universe as a living creature created by God.
The Platonic Metaphysic: A Study of Timelessness and Creation
An exploration of Plato's metaphysical system, its relationship to Parmenides, and the implications of timelessness and creation in ancient Greek philosophy.
The Distinction between Reality and Appearance
A philosophical exploration of the distinction between reality and appearance, from ancient Greece to modern thought.
The Theory of Ideas in the Parmenides
Exploring the theory of ideas in the Parmenides dialogue, discussing forms as abstract, eternal entities underlying physical reality.
The Concept of Void in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Ancient Greek philosophers debated the concept of void, with Parmenides arguing against its existence and Heraclitus proposing that change and movement are possible due to its presence.
The Concept of Motion in a Plenum
Exploring the concept of motion in a plenum, its historical development, and its implications for understanding space and matter.
The Concept of Nous in Ancient Philosophy
A comprehensive guide to the concept of Nous in Ancient Philosophy, exploring its development, significance, and relationship to key terms and concepts.
The Paradox of Change: Parmenides' Challenge
Parmenides' challenge to change and its implications for time, knowledge, and reality, with a focus on his arguments against Heraclitus and the responses from Plato and Aristotle.
The Parmenidean Dilemma: Change and the Limits of Knowledge
The Parmenidean dilemma is a central problem in philosophy that has shaped Western thought for centuries, exploring the tension between being and change.
The Origins of Western Philosophy
Early Greek philosophers developed systematic theories about reality, influenced by Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Anatolian civilizations.