Philosophers

The philosopher who ridiculed Plato and Socrates and lived a life of proud poverty.

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A Collection of Films & Their Deeper Philosophical Meanings. Titles include FIGHT CLUB, MEMENTO, BOYS DON'T CRY, WAKING LIFE, THE TRUMAN SHOW, CHASING AMY, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PULP FICTION & More.

Justin Martyr's Apology is a must-read for Christians who wish to rationally defend their beliefs against those who claim Jesus Christ is a myth.

Though none of his popular works was written directly on the topic of religion, the subject pervades so much of his system of thought that an analysis of his political views would be incomplete without also exploring his understanding of religion.

Ancient philosophers probably don't have much to do with you. But they were awesome, and sometimes hilarious. Read about four ancient philosophers who top the awesomeness charts.

How a philosopher changed my view's on writing.

Provides a brief summary of the complex philosophy of mind presented in Olson's paper There Is No Problem of the Self. Explains how Olson avoids the traditional problem of the self and provides an alternative framework.

A brief summary of book IX of Plato's Republic concerning the tyrannical character, his happiness, and how he compares to the philosopher.

Provides a descriptive overview of Christina Hoff Sommers' piece Philosophers Against the Family. A helpful introduction to the philosophies of anti-feminist philosophers like Hoff Sommers but provides no critique.

Two hunters from the Kanien'keha:ka tribe in the early 1700s is sent out to kill one of their warriors who has become a Limikkin, werewolf.

A brief summary of the sixth book of Plato's most famous work, including four well-known parables and metaphors.

This article consists in a review of Ayer's Language, Truth and Logic. It deals with his view of meaning, the verification principle and the relation of philosophy to the sciences and metaphysics.

Death is subject that many don't like to think about, but, for the philosopher, death is very important. "To philosophize," says Cicero, "is to learn how to die." But don't let the old man's gloomy attitude dissuade you from reading Critchley's book.

Though philosophers disagree on the nature of things, and the mode of investigating truth, and of the good to which all our actions ought to tend, yet on these three great general questions, all their intellectual energy is spent.-St. Augustine

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

What do philosophers study? Many people ask this question.

Rene Descartes, who lived from 1596 to 1650, was a French philosopher and mathematician. He is regarded as a founder of modern epistemology, or the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, limitations, and methods of human knowing.

This review delves into how The Holy Roman Catholic Church and its main figures during the 13th century affected the lives of the famous logician Peter Abelard and Heloise and how they cope with their mutual and independent struggles.

The viewpoints on philosophy changed traumatically during the rise of Christianity, and philosophical views changed forever.

Long has the debate existed over the correct path to happiness. While he does little to persuade the reader with logic in the brief passage, Seneca possesses a multitude of reasons that lead to his particular outlook on happiness.

America is in need of a team of philosophers to correct conditions created by President Bush and other world leaders in recent years.

A look at the most commonly noted ancient philosophers and their impact on today's education system.

which philosopher gave the best (or the worst) explanation of reality?

A discussion and comparison of the views of some of the most crucial philosophers of the nineteenth century in aspect of the ideas of "faith" and "religion."

This paper analyzes Jack Burden's struggle with the nature of truth in Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. It argues that Burden returns to his dissertation on Cass Mastern at the novel's end because he has transformed into Nietzsche's philosopher of the future.

The moment someone mentions the word philosophy, a lot of people think it is related to God and his work. Actually, it is not...

"I don't break laws, I make laws. I'm the Lawmaker." -Charles Manson