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Saga Foss
Nov 17, 20233 min read
I Think Therefore I Am: Descartes’ Cogito Ergo Sum Explained
René Descartes, a 17th-century French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, left an indelible mark on the world of philosophy with...
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Saga Foss
Sep 27, 20233 min read
A Kierkegaard Essay on Why Busy People Are Pointless
In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard's perspective on the subject offers a...
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Saga Foss
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Socratic Method: What Is It and How Can You Use It?
The Socratic Method, a venerable pedagogical technique, traces its origins to ancient Greece and remains a vital tool for nurturing...
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Saga Foss
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Seneca's Illumination: Navigating Life's Fleeting Passage
Life has long captivated human contemplation like a whisper amidst the vastness of time. Seneca the Younger, an influential Stoic...
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Saga Foss
Aug 24, 20233 min read
The 'Zombie' Enigma: Illuminating the Complex Nexus of Brain Science and Consciousness
Within consciousness research, a curious and unsettling concept called the 'zombie' emerges—an abstract construct that challenges the...
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Saga Foss
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Existentialist Philosophy Uncovered: Grasping its Three Core Tenets
Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries, grappling with profound questions about human...
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Saga Foss
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?
The idea that we might be living in a computer simulation has intrigued and bewildered both scientists and philosophers for decades. This...
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Saga Foss
Jul 17, 20233 min read
George Berkeley's Subjective Idealism: Embracing the Mind's Creative Universe
George Berkeley, an eminent philosopher of the 18th century, introduced a thought-provoking concept known as subjective idealism....
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Saga Foss
Jul 3, 20233 min read
The Meaning of Nietzsche's 'Superman'
Friedrich Nietzsche, a prominent German philosopher of the 19th century, introduced the concept of the "Superman" (or Ãœbermensch in...
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Saga Foss
Jun 25, 20233 min read
The Importance of Metaphysics in Today's World
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, existence, and the universe. It seeks to answer questions...
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Saga Foss
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Jester in the Court of Life: The Resilience of Humor Amidst Absurdity
Life, with its whimsical twists and unpredictable bends, often portrays a tableau of stark absurdities. In this cosmic theater of erratic...
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Saga Foss
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Can We Have Morality Without Religion?
The relationship between morality and religion has been debated for centuries. Many religious traditions claim that their faith provides...
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Saga Foss
May 29, 20232 min read
Laughing in the Face of Absurdity: Thomas Nagel on Why Humor is the Best Response to Life's Absurdit
The universe is vast and mysterious, and our existence within it can often seem perplexing and absurd. From the meaningless of our daily...
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Saga Foss
May 21, 20233 min read
Solipsism Definition: Your Mind Is the Only Thing That Exists
Introduction: Solipsism, a philosophical concept that challenges our perception of reality, posits that the only thing we can be certain...
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Saga Foss
May 4, 20233 min read
The Socratic Conundrum and Socratic Thinking
Knowing nothing himself, Socrates was able to effectively challenge others' claims about their own knowledge. In order to make his...
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Saga Foss
Apr 20, 20232 min read
A Defense of the Unmodified Body by Clare Chambers
The unmodified body is a crucial political principle, argues Clare Chambers. She argues that the pressures to modify undermine equality...
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Saga Foss
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Albert Camus on Dealing With the Absurdity of Life
Albert Camus, the renowned philosopher and revolutionary hero, encountered numerous obstacles. His father perished from wounds sustained...
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Saga Foss
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Do We Exist, or do We exist in a Computer Simulation?
Computer modeling can take the form of simulation, a form of modeling that uses computer algorithms to construct models. These models are...
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Saga Foss
Feb 27, 20233 min read
Why Young People Make Excellent Philosophers
Nasty, Brutish and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids, Scott Hershovitz's latest book, examines why children are so adept at...
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Saga Foss
Feb 23, 20232 min read
What Occurs When Computers Are Smarter Than Humans?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer program with problem-solving guidelines. It can acquire new abilities and apply them...
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