Philosophy

Emerging monotheistic philosophy made a singular entity out of Plato's idea that the 'ultimate Form' is goodness.

Jan 5, 2010 - Alison Lyke

An unbiased umpire doesn't take the players' or the coaches' or the fans' attention off the game play. The best officials are virtually invisible.

Jan 2, 2010 - Linda Clement

This essay offers a brief introduction to Emmanuel Levinas' difficult and compelling ethical idea, as well as a brief critique for its inherent anthropocentric position.

Jan 1, 2010 - Nathaniel Moya

The ontological argument continues to intrigue philosophers throughout the ages of Western thought. How does it set out to prove God's existence?

Dec 31, 2009 - Duncan McGibbon

This article talks about how to go about setting goals and new resolutions. It's easy to set a goal, however; achieving a goal takes time and effort.

Dec 30, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Confucianism is a popular Chinese philosophy. The tradition has roots in Taoism, but the two philosophies come to different conclusions on the purpose of life.

Dec 20, 2009 - Alison Lyke

Continentally liberal Phenomenology explores the world created by the mind, while conservative Structuralism studies the philosophy of history, language, and culture.

Dec 15, 2009 - Alison Lyke

Existentialism and Continental philosophy dominated the beginning of the Twentieth century. The tradition created a stark reality with no room for god or metaphysics.

Dec 15, 2009 - Alison Lyke

Aspects of Feng Shui may come into play when people buy and sell property. Feng Shui could make a house more attractive to buyers by rebalancing its chi, or energy.

Dec 11, 2009 - Thora Fitzpatrick

Seemingly overlooked or ignored is the implied evolutionary component in Martin Buber's Dialogical 'I-Thou.'

Dec 10, 2009 - Carol Baldwin

Jacques Ellul was a thinker deeply occupied with thoughts and reflections surrounding the immersion of individuals into an increasingly technocratic society.

Dec 9, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

The Culture Industry is a must-have text for those interested in political philosophy and cultural studies. Theodor Adorno provides excellent food for thought.

Dec 9, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

Augmented Reality is a term used to describe the merging of real-world perception and digital elements in real time. How does such merging alter one's view of the world?

Dec 7, 2009 - Wasim Salman

The feeling of receiving virtue is one of the reasons the Chinese culture places such importance on Confucianism and the ideas that the religion and philosophy convey.

Dec 6, 2009 - Michielle Beck

Guy Debord, one of the main figures in Situationist International, had much to say about the hypnotic and insidious power of the spectacle in modern society.

Dec 4, 2009 - Nicholas Morine