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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Übermensch in...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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