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The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: Dualism and Metempsychosis

5 days ago
12 min

The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: Dualism and Metempsychosis

This entry examines the perspectives on the soul in ancient Greek thought, exploring the concept of the soul transmigration.

Psychoanalysis 101: Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis

Gabriella Yanes

6 days ago
15 min

Psychoanalysis 101: Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis

This article reviews Seminar XI of Jacques Lacan: The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis.

The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: The Shades of Hades

Eugenia Ivanova

Sep 19
12 min

The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: The Shades of Hades

An exploration of ancient Greek tradition, delving into the concepts of Hades and the fate of the soul in the afterlife.

Giotto and Michelangelo, Artists with Hands of Intellect

Kotono

Sep 17
8 min

Giotto and Michelangelo, Artists with Hands of Intellect

Based on Plato's theory of knowledge, this article examines the idea of "artists" who acknowledge the true nature of beauty.

Erich Fromm's "The Art of Loving": An Exploration

Sena Mutlu

Sep 11
12 min

Erich Fromm's "The Art of Loving": An Exploration

Discover Erich Fromm's enduring wisdom about love, relationships, and personal growth in "The Art of Loving".

Are we ll addicts?: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Gabriella Yanes

Sep 11
9 min

Are we ll addicts?: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

This article reviews the psychoanalytic perspective on addictions; the relationship between the subject and the drug-object.

Psychoanalysis 101: The Language of the Unconscious

Gabriella Yanes

Jul 31
16 min

Psychoanalysis 101: The Language of the Unconscious

This article explores Lacanian psychoanalysis theory of the unconscious based on linguistic theories first introduced by Saussure.

The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: The Vital Psūkhē

Eugenia Ivanova

Jul 23
12 min

The Soul as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: The Vital Psūkhē

The entry explores the domain of psychology in ancient Greece, emphasising the significance and pertinence of psūkhē as a key notion.

Rawls' Role of Religion and Duties of Citizenship under Conditions of Modern Democracy

Joseph Norris

Jul 17
10 min

Rawls' Role of Religion and Duties of Citizenship under Conditions of Modern Democracy

This essay explores John Rawls' ideas on religion, citizenship, and democracy in modern societies. It examines the role of reasonable plural

Psychoanalysis 101: The Interpretation of Dreams

Gabriella Yanes

Jul 16
9 min

Psychoanalysis 101: The Interpretation of Dreams

A brief review of Sigmund Freud's extensive studies on dreams and his first attempt to structure a theory of the unconscious

The Paradox of Emotion: Exploring the Authenticity of Phenomena in Fiction

Joseph Norris

Jul 3
8 min

The Paradox of Emotion: Exploring the Authenticity of Phenomena in Fiction

Explore the paradox of fiction and emotional complexities in this essay.

Approaches to Socialism: Comparing Reforms and Revolutions as Agents of Change

Joseph Norris

Jun 26
6 min

Approaches to Socialism: Comparing Reforms and Revolutions as Agents of Change

Exploring Reforms and Revolutions: Approaches to Socialism, their Challenges, and Contemporary

Beauty and the Sinister: A Psychoanalysis View on Art

Gabriella Yanes

Jun 25
7 min

Beauty and the Sinister: A Psychoanalysis View on Art

This article depicts the strong relationship between the condition of beauty and sinister in art and what psychoanalysis interprets from it

Sexual Objectification: A Review of Nussbaum's Account

Joseph Norris

Jun 12
6 min

Sexual Objectification: A Review of Nussbaum's Account

A review of Martha Nussbaum's definition of Objectification in the context of a dynamic society in the past fifty years.

Islamic Evidentialism and its Improvement, Moderate Evidentialism

Joseph Norris

Jun 2
7 min

Islamic Evidentialism and its Improvement, Moderate Evidentialism

How to distinguish Prophetic knowledge from a sophist.; Moderate Evidentialism's improvement on Evidentialism.

Rebecca Ivory

May 7
8 min

Does God Play Dice with the Universe?

The universe is fine-tuned such that life can exist, perhaps even on a razor's edge. Does this warrant belief in God?

Philosophy of Science 102: Theory and Observation

Rebecca Ivory

May 1
9 min

Philosophy of Science 102: Theory and Observation

The series starts by introducing philosophical issues concerning theory and observation, in particular the problem of induction.

Beauty as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: Beauty and Philosophy

Eugenia Ivanova

Apr 30
12 min

Beauty as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: Beauty and Philosophy

Foreword The ancient Greeks held a deep appreciation for beauty, which permeated every aspect of their culture. From art and literature...

The Little Prince: Dichotomies and Enlightenment

Martin Chef

Apr 30
6 min

The Little Prince: Dichotomies and Enlightenment

First published in 1943 in French, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince is a book that has managed to stay relevant and...

How to Do Things with Words: An Introduction to John Austin

Federico Piersigilli

Apr 23
6 min

How to Do Things with Words: An Introduction to John Austin

The study of this “non-constative” statements was reconsidered by one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, John Austin.