Philosophy
Immanuel Kant’s Critiques: A Revolution in the World of Philosophy
Kant took ten years off and afterward published a huge 800-page manuscript. But his writings were not understood and thus deemed not important at the time. […]
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Philosophy
The Philosophy of Science Fiction: Interpretation of Inception
An attempt to arrive at an interpretation of Inception leads us to more philosophical questions. For one, why should we bother to interpret what is obviously fiction? […]
Physics
Are Quantum Mechanics and Eastern Philosophy Related?
Quantum mechanics and Eastern philosophy are described as essentially bound to each other, but that is terribly wrong. Quantum mechanics does not support any religion or philosophy. Then why is the misconception so common that even books have been written on it? […]
British Literature
Reading Shakespeare: The Philosophy of Ideas in Macbeth
As we approach toward the end of the play, we see Macbeth’s acts becoming more and more repellent. This is in complete contrast to his actions at the beginning of the play. […]
The Great Courses Learning Paths—Philosophy
Philosophy is your chance to engage in intellectually exciting pursuits as you address issues that have preoccupied great minds for millennia. This series of courses teach you why it is indispensable to think critically and reason from valid principle. […]
Religion
Moses Maimonides: Philosophy of Judaism and Jewish Law
Moses Maimonides, the great 12th-century philosopher and legalist, lived at the pinnacle of Jewish culture in the Islamic world. What is amazing about Maimonides is that, despite making his living as a physician and having an active medical career, he was also a prolific writer. And “prolific” doesn’t do justice to describing the extraordinary output of his writing. […]
Classical Philosophy
What Was Greek Philosophy Before Socrates?
Greek philosophy is divided into the period before and after the life of Socrates. Starting with the Ionians, the earliest philosophers are now known as the “Presocratics”. The question is, what was their role in defining Western Philsophy as we know it today? […]
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Mind-Body Philosophy
In Mind-Body Philosophy, Professor Patrick Grim of the State University of New York at Stony Brook leads an intellectually exhilarating tour through questions and theories addressing one of life’s greatest mysteries. These 24 lectures address enduring mysteries through the lenses of both philosophy and its offspring, science. You will learn how some of the greatest thinkers have addressed and attempted to solve the mind-body problem. But you won’t just be a spectator; Dr. Grim thoroughly engages with the questions from all sides and encourages you to come to your own conclusions. […]
Religion
The Triumph of Christianity in the Roman World
Christians from early on insisted that they had the one way to salvation. Some Christians saw religion as a contest. Their intent was to convert others and wipe out all the other faiths. […]
Christianity
Rome: How Julian’s Conversion to Paganism Impacted Christianity
Julian’s ascension to the throne eventually led to the suppression of Christianity. His seemingly innocuous approach to religion revived paganism while having a significant impact on Christianity. […]