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Category: Philosophers
Parmenides’s central idea is that only “what is” truly exists, and he denies the existence of void or nothingness. This means that reality is a…
Philosophers have debated for centuries whether happiness is the ultimate goal of human life. Aristotle thought so, coining the term eudaimonia, which is often translated…
Ancient Greece was home to a wide variety of philosophical explanations for how the world came into existence. While there was no unified explanation, several…
“We are our choices.” –Jean Paul Sartre Reflect on this today. Every choice you make leads to your present moment.
Aristotle believed that emotions should be managed through reason, asserting that virtuous individuals are those who can regulate their emotions in accordance with rational thought.…
Plato is one of the earliest philosophers to reference the brain. In Timaeus, he suggests that the brain is the “seat of reasoning” and the…
Aristotle’s Concept of Practical Wisdom (Phronesis) Aristotle’s concept of practical wisdom, or phronesis, is the ability to make morally sound decisions in everyday life. Phronesis…
Morality, the system of principles distinguishing right from wrong, is viewed through multiple philosophical lenses. Some argue that morality is objective, meaning that moral truths…
Modern positive psychology identifies and cultivates character strengths as a pathway to well-being. These strengths, such as courage, wisdom, and kindness, closely align with Aristotelian…