Luke Dunne
@luke-dunne
Luke is a graduate of the University of Oxford's departments of Philosophy and Theology, his main interests include the history of philosophy, the metaphysics of mind, and social theory.
Why Giorgio Agamben Called Dante’s Divine Comedy as the West’s “Secret Thought”
Why did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.
What Are Monads? Leibniz on the Most Fundamental Substance
Gottfried Leibniz saw reality as built from monads: indivisible, non-physical units of force at the foundation of the universe.
Plato’s “Ship of Fools” Allegory Shows How Incompetent Rulers Sink the State
The Ship of Fools allegory illustrates the importance of political expertise and the limits of democracy within Plato's political theory.
Aristotle’s 8 Essential Works That Shaped Western Philosophy
Here are Aristotle's eight most important surviving works that showcase the breadth of his philosophical interest and his impact on Western thought.
Should Socrates Have Escaped His Execution? Here’s What He Thought
Plato’s Crito discusses whether Socrates should have fled before his execution. Was Socrates’ decision to accept execution at the hands of the state right?
4 Key Tenets of Stoic Metaphysics
What did the Stoics believe about the metaphysical nature of reality, and how did this influence their position on determinism?
What Is Kant’s Theory of Knowledge?
Learn about Immanuel Kant’s conception of knowledge, and why it is so controversial.
How Do I Know I’m Not the Only Conscious Being in the Universe?
Is there any way of knowing for certain that we are not the only conscious being in the universe? Let’s look at the evidence.
Solipsism: Overview & Legacy of the Philosophical Belief
Solipsism argues that one’s mind is the only true certainty in life. Discover the history and legacy of the philosophy often called egocentric.
Wittgenstein & Mysticism: Grasping What Cannot Be Said
What is the relationship between Ludwig Wittgenstein’s earlier philosophy and mysticism?
Plato’s Meno: What is Virtue, and Can it Be Taught?
Plato’s Meno is one of his most influential works on ethics. What is virtue, and how does Plato’s conception of it relate to his wider philosophy?
Iris Murdoch Through 3 Great Works in Philosophy and Literature
The Sovereignty of the Good, Under the Net, and The Sea, the Sea are the most important works written by groundbreaking philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch.