METAPHYSICS AND NEW THOUGHT

The hot-selling book and DVD, The Secret has directed much attention to metaphysics, particularly the New Thought ("Science of Mind") branch of metaphysics, which stresses The Mind as a powerful, divine creative force and agent of change.

A comparative look at scientific and philosophical thought from antiquity to present.

This Master's thesis argues that Nietzsche's concept of metaphor is inadequate for progress in metaphysics and philosophical inquiry. Fruhling argues that theoretical models are more philosophically adequate than metaphors.

Deepak Chopra is saying that everybody should give Mike Myers' comedy-challenged "The Love Guru" a chance with what the film is trying to say. This stance by Chopra provides a starting point in analyzing his interesting connection of spirituality with Hollywood...

An essay originally written for my introduction to college writing class that explores the work of Albert Einstein and his contributions to the philosophy of science as an academic philosopher.

An overview of some of the many intellectual sportsmen. Most are active players but some former are included. Includes those who attended Ivy League schools, some who majored in physics, ones with aspirations of medical school, and more.

An examination of some of the early contributors to the science of psychology. This paper takes a look at some of the doctrines and theories brought forth by Auguste Comte and Gustav Fechner.

The paper examines Gwendolyn Brooks and her worth to the literary canon.

This article focuses on the impact the Renaissance period had on education then and now.

This article briefly highlights the lives of Avicenna and El-Zahrawi and their contribution to Islamic science.

A presentation of how Catholicism is connected to ontology and why the traditional Latin Mass is important within this given context.

A quick look at the hilarious and educational "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar"

A discussion and analysis of the philosophical antecedents used in the science of Descartes and Galileo.

A dive into what thought is, taking guidance from Ancient Greek thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, and Plotinus.

Metaphysics is an intriguing branch of philosophy that can be extraordinarily difficult to grasp. I've put together a comprehensive list of books in order to give even the most amateur philosopher a solid handle on the subject.

An initial glance through the content may be misleading. This isn't just another boring piece about football so please don't judge this book by its cover. This piece is actually a pre-introduction to something really special. Stay with me.

"Different cultures have different truths." - "A truth is that which can be accepted universally." What are the implications for knowledge of agreeing with these opposing statements?

An undergraduate philosophy paper for a course in the history of modern philosophy, focusing on Immanuel Kant in dialog with the works of the other modern philosophers.

There aren't many TV drama (or comedies) in history that can be said to have something about them where you could learn something meaningful. However, here's a list of some that did help us learn some important things without it being overly obvious...

A look at Iain Pears "Dream of Scipio" through the eyes of ethical philosophy

Discussion is presented of how special and exceptional political freedom and civil liberty really are versus the predominant historical prevalence of tyranny and political repression, suppression, and oppression.

This is an overview and assessment of the three schools of thought that deal with metaphysics: idealism, materialism, and naturalism.

Exploring the Justifications of Human Cloning from a Philosophical Perspective, Including Both Kantian Ethics and Utilitarianism

A philosophy paper on the Greek concept of Fatalism, compared with Determinism and Nietzsche's brand of compatibilism.

An eminent theologians' reply to Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion.

College level Metaphysics paper comparing philosophical thought on consciousness.