The Materialism of Epicurus
Epicurus' materialist philosophy offered a unique perspective on reality, rejecting determinism for free will through atomic swerving.
Philosophy of Mind
The Life and Teachings of Epicurus
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, ataraxia, and individual freedom in achieving human happiness.
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.
The Origins of Immobility: Anaximander, Aristotle, and the Problem of Indifference
An exploration of the concept of immobility in philosophy, tracing its development from Anaximander's ideas on free will to Aristotle's critique and beyond.
The Concept of Substance: A Critical Examination
The concept of substance has been debated in philosophy, exploring its role in shaping our understanding of reality, identity, and knowledge.
The Problem of First Premisses and the Notion of Essence
Exploring the concept of essence in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in Aristotle's Posterior Analytics, and its implications for understanding first premisses and deductive reasoning.
The Concept of Substance
A comprehensive guide to the concept of substance in philosophy, exploring its evolution from ancient Greece to modern debates.
The Concept of Immortality in Aristotle's Philosophy
Exploring Aristotle's concept of immortality in ancient Greek philosophy
Aristotle's Theory of Forms Revisited
Examining Aristotle's Theory of Forms in relation to Platonic ideas, exploring their similarities and differences, and analyzing the implications for metaphysics.
The Nature of Existence: A Study on Substance and Attribute
A study on the fundamental question of philosophy, examining the distinction between substances (things) and attributes (qualities), and how this debate has influenced modern philosophical thought.
The Nature of Inference and Personal Belief
Exploring the nature of inferences and their complex interaction with personal conviction through Protagorean and Platonic perspectives.
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.
The Platonic Theory of Transmigration
An introduction to Plato's theory of transmigration, including its historical context, key terms and concepts, and implications for morality and personal responsibility.
The Development of the Concept of Innate Ideas
The concept of innate ideas has been a subject of debate among philosophers throughout history, with proponents arguing that certain concepts are inherent in human nature and empiricist critics challenging this idea.
The Duality of Pleasure and Virtue
Exploring Plato's views on the interplay between pleasure, virtue, and human experience, examining the complex relationships between body, soul, and personal greatness.
Unity of Being: Parmenides' Arguments Against the Particularity of Ideas
Parmenides' philosophical inquiry into the nature of being and reality raises fundamental questions about the relationship between individual entities and universal ideas.
The Platonic Hierarchy of Intellect and Sense-Perception
Examining Plato's theory on intellect and sense-perception, exploring the characteristics, methods, and limitations of reason and understanding.
The Theory of Forms: Plato's Concept of Ideal Beings
A comprehensive guide to Plato's Theory of Forms, exploring its central idea, relationship with particulars, education, ethics, and politics.
The Distinction Between Reality and Appearance: A Foundation for Plato's Philosophy
Exploring Plato's foundational concept of reality vs. appearance and its impact on Western philosophy.