Epicurean Theology: A Study on the Existence and Nature of Gods
Examining Epicurean Theology, its implications for understanding reality, and the existence of gods according to Epicurus' materialist philosophy.
Rationalism
The Fear of Death and the Foundations of Epicurean Philosophy
Epicureanism's focus on reason, individualism, and moderation in seeking happiness, while criticizing traditional religious beliefs, particularly the fear of death and divine intervention.
The Philosophy of Epicurus: A Study of Hedonism and the Pursuit of Happiness
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, individualism, and the pursuit of ataraxia, a state of inner tranquility achieved through the cultivation of reason and the rejection of excessive desires.
The Ethical Hedonism of Epicurus
A comprehensive guide to Epicurean philosophy, exploring its core principles, key figures, and significance in intellectual history.
Epicurean Philosophy: Origins and Development
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes individualism, skepticism, and the rejection of superstition, providing a unique perspective on human nature and the pursuit of happiness.
The Development of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy
A comprehensive guide exploring the emergence of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy, including key figures, concepts, and implications for knowledge and reality.
The Tyranny of Moderation
A philosophical examination of how moderation can be exercised through seemingly virtuous actions, but ultimately serves the interests of those in power.
The Development of Scepticism in Antiquity
Scepticism as a philosophical movement that questions knowledge and reality, developed by ancient Greeks such as Pyrrho, Timon, and Sextus Empiricus.
The Limits of Knowledge: A Study in Scepticism
A study on scepticism, its history, key figures and concepts, and implications for various fields.
The Popularization of Cynicism: A Study on the Evolution of Cynical Thought
A study on how popularized Cynicism deviated from its original principles, examining its evolution into a convenient doctrine that appealed to various social classes.
The Evolution of Attitudes towards Human Experience
An in-depth exploration of how changing societal values, intellectual movements, and cultural traditions have shaped attitudes towards human experience throughout history.
The Crisis of Hellenistic Politics
The Hellenistic world's crisis in governance and social cohesion led to the emergence of new philosophical schools and intellectual developments that shaped Western philosophy.
Aristotelian Physics vs. Newton's Laws
Aristotelian physics vs. Newton's laws, exploring key differences between teleology and mathematical principles.
The Evolution of Human Imagination: From Aristotle to Modern Times
A comprehensive guide to the evolution of human imagination, exploring its development from ancient Greece to modern times, influenced by changing understandings of the natural world and shaped by mythology, natural philosophy, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
The Decline and Limitations of Aristotelian Logic
Aristotle's logical doctrines have been widely accepted but are flawed in several areas
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 Distinction between Names and Predicates: Aristotle's Fallacy
Aristotle's philosophy had a profound impact on Western thought, but his ideas were not without flaws, particularly in understanding the relationship between names and predicates.
The Limits of Testimony and Induction
An in-depth exploration of the philosophical debates surrounding the role of testimony and induction in establishing metaphysical truths.
Aristotelian Notions of Human Nature and Social Order
Aristotle's philosophy emphasizes the importance of cultivating virtues and living in accordance with reason for achieving eudaimonia, or a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Aristotle's Politics: A Source of Enduring Principles
An accessible guide to key arguments and concepts, explaining how a philosophical view emerged, what it claims, and why it matters today.