Introduction to Phenomenology
Phenomenology : a science of phenomenon Phenomenology is, in general, descriptive study of a set of phenomena. It often refers to Husserl’s philosophical system…
Plato: Phaedo Summary
The Phaedo, a synthesis of the Socratic thought The Phaedo, a Plato’s dialogue, has two advantages for readers: firstly, it is one of the…
Kant and Metaphysics (Summary)
Kant and the rejection of the dogmatic metaphysics Kant’s project in the metaphysics branch holds in one sentence: breaking with dogmatism. To achieve this goal, Kant…
Mr Smith goes to Washington (Analysis)
Summary of Mr Smith goes to Washington A Senator of an West State has just died. Sam Taylor, a corrupt and local newspaper magnate,…
Romanticism: Philosophical Definition
Romanticism is a broad movement of thought in philosophy, the arts, history, and political theory, at its height in Germany, England and France towards…
Rousseau’s Philosophy Summary
The Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau Genevan philosopher writing in French, Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote essentially: – Discourse on the Sciences and Arts (1750) – Discourse…
Leibniz’s Monadology Summary
Summary : Leibniz defines the monad as a simple substance, without a party. The existence of compound bodies proves the existence of monads, since the…
American History X (Analysis)
Philosophy of hate It is common knowledge common to say that the love of others is better than hatred of his neighbor. But for…
The Ontological Argument (Summary)
Main definition: The ontological argument is the attempt to prove, simply from an examination of the concept of God, that the being to which…
Actuality VS Potentiality in Aristotle
Actuality and Potentiality are constrasting terms for that which has form, in Aristotle‘s sense, and that which has merely the possibility of having form….
Ryle: The concept of mind (Summary)
Summary of the work: The Concept of Mind by Ryle The concept of Mind, by Gilbert Ryle, is one of the most important philosophy…
Nietzsche: God is dead (Explanation)
Nietzsche : death of God God is dead is often how Nietzsche’s philosophy is summarized. Let’s try a bit to see its origin and…
Chaplin: Analysis of Modern Times
Context of Modern Times Charles Chaplin performs “Modern Times”, a comedy film, in 1936. His Tramp character already has an extraordinary popularity. He invented…
The Personal Identity Problem in Philosophy
The personal identity is a huge philosophical problem, notably explored by empiricist philosophers, such as David Hume. Who am i ? Am i the…
Culture in Philosophy
Culture and Philosophy: From the Latin meaning, “cultura” relates to spiritual formation, with sophisticated taste, intelligence and personality to the dimension of the universal. The…
Adam Smith Quotes
Quotes by ADAM SMITH : Invisible Hand, Liberalism and Capitalism If one have to quote one single economist in the history of thought, it certainly…
Matrix: A philosophical analysis
Matrix, the first opus, is a stroke for smart minds and constitute one of the most typical philosophical movie. Matrix and the philosophical meaning: Plato’s Cave…
Body: Philosophical Definition
The body in philosophy: Philosophers believe the body as any material object is with our perception. Its basic properties are the size, mass and…
Determinism: Philosophical Definition
Determinism in Philosophy In modern times, the absolute and universal determinism has been challenged: it is impossible, in fact, at the atomic particles, to…
What is man according to Philosophy ?
Philosophy: What is man? From Latin “Humanitas”, the concept of Man means human nature, general culture of the mind. It is also “men” in…