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Philosophy: Summary and Explanation of Feminist EmpiricismFeminist empiricism is one of the main critical perspectives in feminist epistemology and is most frequently applied to philosophy of science. This article provides a brief overview of the key concepts in feminist empiricism.
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Empiricism and PsychologyEmpiricism is a mode of expertise, which typically involves observation and experimentation. Historically empiricism traces its roots back to the 17th century, a time, that gave rise to numerous discoveries and innovations.
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Summary of Rudolf Carnap's Empiricism, Semantics, and OntologyBrief summary and explanation of Rudolf Carnap's Empiricism, Semantics, and Ontology, including the article's relevance for metaphysics.
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A Rational Cosmology: The Errors of Empiricism-PositivismContemporary science is often mired in a terrible superstition, which forms a glaring breach between its findings and the conclusions and observations ubiquitously available to any man whose five senses function properly. This is the fallacy of empiricism-positivism.
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Philosophy: Early EmpiricismA short, informal essay on the philosophy of early empiricism. It's important to note that these are my personal rants. I respect differing opinions, and sometimes even change my own.
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Immanuel Kant--Rationalism and EmpiricismThis piece analyzes this philosopher Immanuel Kant.
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Rationalism and EmpiricismA discussion of the differences between rationalist and empiricist schools of thought in philosophy.
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Rationalism vs. EmpiricismImmanuel Kant tried to merge the two positions into one.
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Hume-inations on Locke: Empiricism, Norms, and the Birds In-HandThere is too much uncertainty in Hume's moral theory. While impractical, Locke's epistemology leaves much less room for doubt.
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History of PsychologyMany people do not know how psychology evolved into a science; however, psychology has its roots in philosophy. -
What is the Difference Between Rationalists and Empiricists?Many of us don't give a second thought to the differences in how others see the world we all live in, we leave that up to philosophers to put a title on all our thoughts and explain to us why we feel certain ways that we do. Rationalism vs. Empiricism. -
Greek Philosophy: Epistemology and MetaphysicsEpistemology and the basic philosophy of empiricism are the topics of dicsussion. I will explain where Greek philosophy began and who the main contributors were to ancient philosophy and what their contributions were.
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Debunking the Myth that Atheism is a ReligionThe inherent characteristics of empiricism and skepticism and the lack of "faithful believers" do not allow for anything parallel other than the assemply of human beings in one place. -
Transitioning HomesMoving a loved one from your home to a home is very difficult, but it can still be a positive experience if you nourish emotional well-being. -
Why "Jesus Saves" is Inadequate (and How to Fix It)A brief overview of the history of modern thought and its implications for the believer and non-believer alike.
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Why We Need Religion?An examination of the underlying mechanisms inherent in the human brain that may attribute to religious experiences as a system of beliefs.
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Early Psychological Thought: Comte and FechnerAn 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.
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God Incomprehensible"Mystery" is not a dirty word or a bad idea. In fact, it may be the very lifeline that this generation needs.
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Reading Neoclassical and Romantic Landscape GardensThere are so many layers of information in a thoughtfully constructed design. Through a knowledge of history and basic principles of art composition, I show how it is possible to "read" a design. -
Biography: Immanuel KantAspiring to make Philosophy purely scientific for the first time, Kant is considered as the second most important philosopher of all times, after Aristotle. Being the father of German Enlightenment, Kant has reshaped Philosophy into a scientific art.
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Aesthetic Qualities and Standards of TasteAn analysis of Hume, Kant and Bell, pertaining to their views on aesthetic qualities and standards of taste.
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To Verse the Soul of a ScotsmenA great venery for a vintage Scots countenance. -
Leibniz Lecture NotesLecture Notes on Leibniz from an Introduction to Philosophy Course
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William James Lecture NotesAn outline of lecture notes on William James for an Introduction to Philosophy course.
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Philosophy: Summary and Explanation of Van Fraasen's "Arguments Concerning Scientific Realism"Scientific realism is a critically important component of philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and contemporary philosophy. Van Fraasen's paper is an important one but can be difficult to understand. This article provides a brief explanation.
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How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas StuartFee and Stuart have arguably written the best one volume work that shows readers how to properly handle the Bible as a God-breathed work of literature.
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Emmanuel Kant and 3 FormulationsThis is a short essay on Emmanuel Kant and his 3 formulations.
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Rousseau, Enlightenment and RomanticismThis article looks at the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and how they fit into the shift from Enlightenment to Romanticism in European history.
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A Divine Disconnect?Rationalist and empiricist views.
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Darwin's Theory of Human NatureWhere are the similarities between Frankenstein and Darwin's theory of human nature? This essay covers these similarities.
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Historical Particularism: Culture and Theory, Part OneHistorical particularism is a theoretical framework that rejects orthogenetic development and stresses the diversity and uniqueness of societies, both past and present. -
Modernism Versus Postmodernism: Advanced Epistemological ConsiderationsDiscussion of epistemological and related cognitive issues facing modernity, postmodernity, and atheism as a case-in-point matter.
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Einstein's Philosophical ThoughtAn 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.
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A Critique of Hume's Account of Personal IdentityIn critique of Hume's account of self, I argue that there is a 'self' that persists through time.
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The Reformation and the Emergence of Modern ScienceThe abuses that led to the Protestant Reformation instigated the formation of splinter denominations within, and without, the Catholic Church. The Reformation enabled a diversity of thought that led to a revolution: the divorce of science and theology.
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A Helpful Summation Series of Hume's Philosophies (Part 2)David Hume's stances have been highly studied and critiqued by modern academics, regarded as critical humanistic doctrines. This article aims to elaborate on one of his most controversial stances. -
The History and Origins of PhilosophyYou may have this grand idea about what philosophy is all about: a beautiful, near-religious way of thinking about life and the universe in profound ways. But how and where did philosophy begin, and how has it evolved over time?
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Is Psychology a Science?This essay takes a non-biased look at differences between the "hard" and the "soft" sciences, and the opinions of critics on each side. It also tries to explain why this question merits the argument.
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Wisdom Quotes by Great PhilosophersThis compilation features ten wisdom quotes by great philosophers like Jesus, Buddha, Aristotle, Confucius, Plato, and Lao Tzu. -
Philosophies of ScienceIs science true? Is science our best and most certain source of knowledge? There are many opposing points of view on this subject.
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