Life the 5th century BCE, a pivotal era in ancient history, spanned the years from 500 BCE to 401 BCE. This century was marked by…
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Category: Philosophy
When it comes to ethics, two popular schools of thought are ethical subjectivism and moral realism. Each offers a different view on how we approach…
One of the thought seeds I admire from Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is how sharply he critiqued society. He wasn’t a fan of popular…
The Milesian school, founded in the ancient city of Miletus in the 6th century BCE, is often credited with laying the foundation for Western philosophy.…
Heraclitus was deeply concerned with the nature of reality, emphasizing that it is in a constant state of flux. He argued that reality is not…
The Pre-Socratic philosophers, active in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. Unlike their later counterparts, these thinkers were…
Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study of mental processes–how people perceive, think, remember, and learn. It examines how we…
A Brief Overview of Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Aristotle’s virtue ethics is an ancient philosophical approach that emphasizes the development of good character traits, or virtues,…
Heraclitus and the Symbolism of Fire Heraclitus regarded fire as the fundamental element of the universe, symbolizing constant change and transformation. He saw fire as…
Flourishing is a core concept in positive psychology, representing a state where individuals experience optimal functioning and well-being. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being,…