The Decline and Limitations of Aristotelian Logic
Aristotle's logical doctrines have been widely accepted but are flawed in several areas
Skepticism
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.
Plato's Utopia: Critique by Aristotle
Aristotle critiques Plato's Utopia, arguing that it would lead to loss of individual freedom and diversity.
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.
The Nature of Friendship in Aristotle's Ethics
Aristotle's Ethics explores the concept of friendship as an essential aspect of human relationships, distinguishing between perfect and imperfect friendships.
The Justice of Mastery and the Concept of Friendship
A philosophical exploration of justice in master-slave relationships, examining Aristotle's views on fairness, right conduct, and moral rectitude.
The Virtues of the Soul: Intellectual and Moral
Exploring the distinction between intellectual and moral virtues, their development through habituation, and the role of reason and passion in achieving virtue.
The Concept of Happiness and Virtue
Aristotle's concept of happiness as an activity of the soul, achieved through virtue cultivation, emphasizing reason, contemplation, and moral intellectual virtues.
The Concept of Individuality in Aristotle's Philosophy
Aristotle's view on individuality emphasizes both diversity and unity, highlighting the body and rational soul as key components.
The Hierarchy of the Human Psyche: Soul and Mind in Ancient Philosophy
Exploring ancient philosophical debates about the distinction between soul and mind, and their implications for understanding human existence.
The Concept of God in Aristotle's Metaphysics
A comprehensive guide exploring Aristotle's concept of God as an abstract, unmoved cause, challenged by the introduction of the unmoved movers and their implications for understanding reality.
The Particulars-Generalities Distinction: A Study of Linguistic and Metaphysical Aspects
Exploring the central concern in metaphysics since Aristotle's time, examining how linguistics shapes our understanding of universals.
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.
Aristotle's Novel Approach to Philosophy
Aristotle's philosophical contributions mark a significant departure from his predecessors, emphasizing critical analysis, common sense, and systematic inquiry.
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination
The Flux Doctrine: A Critical Examination of change as a fundamental nature of reality, its implications for perception, knowledge, and existence.
The Nature of Inference and Personal Belief
Exploring the nature of inferences and their complex interaction with personal conviction through Protagorean and Platonic perspectives.
The Nature of Existence and Descriptions
Exploring the relationship between existence and descriptions in metaphysics, epistemology, and history of philosophy.
The Measure of All Things: A Philosophical Exploration
Exploring Protagoras' statement 'Man is the measure of all things', Socrates' response, and the implications of pragmatism on truth claims.
The Nature of Relational Propositions
Understanding relational propositions is crucial for grasping the complexities of language and reality.