The Nature of Being
This text explores the concept of being, introducing three kinds of being: uncreated, created, and space, with emphasis on reason's role in understanding reality.
Rationalism
The Origins of Time
Exploring the origins of time through Plato's creation myth in Timaeus, delving into eternity, time, and their complex relationships.
The Cosmogony of the Timaeus: A Philosophical Examination
An examination of Plato's cosmogony in the Timaeus, exploring its influence on Western philosophy and the nature of reality.
The Philosophical Life: A Path to Spiritual Liberation
Exploring the relationship between philosophical inquiry and spiritual liberation through ancient Greek thought, with key figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Stoicism.
The Imperishability of the Soul
An exploration of the concept of the immortal soul in Western philosophy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times.
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 Limits of A Priori Knowledge
Exploring the relationship between a priori knowledge and empirical knowledge, including Plato's views on mathematical truth.
The Body as a Source of Trouble: A Philosophical Examination
The Body as a Source of Trouble in Philosophical Traditions, Exploring Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Ethics, with Key Figures and Concepts from Plato to Stoicism.
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.
The Dualism of Death: A Study on Plato's Metaphysics and its Influence
A study of Plato's metaphysics and its impact on Western thought, exploring the concept of death as a separation of soul and body.
The Philosophy of Death: Socratic Views
Socrates' philosophy on death emphasizes living a life of virtue and happiness, with analogical reasoning highlighting the relationship between humans and God.
The Significance of Socrates in Phaedo: A Study on Immortality and Virtue
A study on the significance of Socrates in Phaedo, exploring his ideas on immortality and virtue.
The Education of the Guardian: A Philosophical Exploration
An examination of Plato's education plan for guardians in Book VII of The Republic, exploring its implications on intellectual and moral virtues.
The Relationship Between the Divine and the Realm of Being
Exploring the relationship between the divine and the realm of being in philosophical debates, from ancient Greek philosophy to Christian theology.
The Distinction between Opinion and Knowledge in Plato
Plato's distinction between opinion (doxa) and knowledge (episteme), emphasizing certainty and infallibility of knowledge to understand truth and reality.
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 Place of the Good in Plato's Philosophy
Plato's philosophy places the good in a unique position, asserting its superiority over science and truth.
A Journey from Shadows to Reality: The Cave Allegory
A fundamental concept in Platonic philosophy, the cave allegory illustrates the nature of knowledge, reality, and the role of the philosopher, highlighting the distinction between knowledge and opinion.
The Nature of Knowledge: The Concept of the Idea of Good
Exploring Plato's Idea of Good, its role in ancient Greek philosophy, and its implications for understanding truth and being.
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.