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Refuting Kant With Hegel's Theory of Knowing

In: Western Philosophy

By: Michielle Beck

Hegel's Theory of Knowing is in the context of space and time, where many philosophers feel it should have always been. As part of humanity, time and space are necessary. more...

Thales of Miletus

In: Western Philosophy

By: Joshua Mark

Thales of Miletus was the first man, on record, in ancient Greece to suggest that perhaps humans were not the creation of the gods; perhaps all came from water. more...

Xenophanes of Colophon

In: Western Philosophy

By: Joshua Mark

The Pre-Socratic philosopher Xenophanes affirmed the existence of a single god but denied that humans could ever fully articulate who that god was. more...

Protagoras' Paradox

In: Western Philosophy

By: Joshua Mark

Protagoras' Paradox, also known as The Paradox of the Court, is still debated in law schools today - as it has been for over two thousand years. more...

The Philosophy of Habits

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Thais Campos

A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantges and disavantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions. more...

Philosophy in Daily Life

In: Metaphysics

By: Miriam Pia

There are 5 main branches of philosophy. Mind & Soul here covers many of them. Much of the New Age movement and other religions address "metaphysics". more...

Realworld Philosophy

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Miriam Pia

This is the second in a series designed to help readers learn to find philosophy in the real world and to be able to see how it works in practice. more...

William James and Authoritative Mysticism

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Nathaniel Moya

In support of his account of what counts as a mystical experience, William James offers an analysis of how and why a mystic holds an authoritative position. more...

Book Review: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Stephanie Flood

This book, written by Deepak Chopra, begins with the unknown manifesting into all aspects of the universe. We are all divine, with infinite potential energy to create. more...

Valuable Lessons Learned are Part of Life

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

Everyone wants results, but there are also valuable lessons learned when life does not go according to plan. It all stems down to how one views their attempts. more...

William James and Mysticsm

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Nathaniel Moya

William James sought to synthesize science and religion in The Varieties of Religious Experience. This essay introduces his ideas on mysticism, and mystical experience. more...

Does Religion Make You Live Longer?

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Gaurav Bhatia

Religion plays a large role in the lives of many people. What role does religion play when it comes to longevity? more...

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

In: Eastern Philosophy

By: Thais Campos

One of the most important books of Buddhism, the Bardo Thödol is a book that teaches people how to die by teaching them how to live. more...

Profile of Hindu Saint Anandamayi Ma

In: Eastern Philosophy

By: Ripa Ajmera

Anandamayi Ma is widely known for paving the way for women spiritual leaders in the Hindu religion. She attained full enlightenment without the help of a guru. more...

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