Marnie Binder
Marnie teaches philosophy and humanities. She holds a PhD in Humankind and Thought in History, an MA in Humanities and Social Thought, and a BA in History and Psychology. Her research interests are principally in philosophy of history, history of philosophy, pragmatism, and continental philosophy. She is the author of A Pragmatist Philosophy of History and multiple other publications.
Articles by Marnie Binder
The Must-Know Ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre’s PhilosophyWhat were the key ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre’s philosophy? This article summarizes some of Sartre’s central views and their influence on philosophy.
Scholasticism: Philosophy, Method, CriticismScholasticism, rather than being a formal school of philosophy, is better known as a method of philosophizing.
Scholasticism, rather than being a formal school of philosophy, is better known as a method of philosophizing.
5 Important Philosophers of the Scholastic MethodExplore the work of five key Scholastic philosophers: Anselm of Canterbury, Peter Abelard, Duns Scotus, William of Ockham, and Thomas Aquinas.
Explore the work of five key Scholastic philosophers: Anselm of Canterbury, Peter Abelard, Duns Scotus, William of Ockham, and Thomas Aquinas.
5 Important Schools of Philosophy in Ancient RomeThis article explores five important schools of philosophy from the Ancient Roman period, along with some key proponents from each school.
This article explores five important schools of philosophy from the Ancient Roman period, along with some key proponents from each school.
17 Logical Fallacies Everyone Should KnowThis article examines 17 important logical fallacies in argumentation that everyone should know for better critical thinking.
This article examines 17 important logical fallacies in argumentation that everyone should know for better critical thinking.
What Was Saint Augustine’s Narrative of the Two Cities?What was Saint Augustine’s narrative of the two cities, the City of God and the City of the World, all about?
Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus: Key Similarities and DifferencesExistentialists Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus were once friends, but differences between them ultimately ended their friendship.
Existentialists Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus were once friends, but differences between them ultimately ended their friendship.
5 Significant Islamic Philosophers of the Middle AgesIn the medieval period, several Islamic philosophers developed ideas that became incredibly influential, both during their lifetime and in subsequent centuries.
Who Were the Important Jewish Philosophers of the Medieval Period?This article discusses three key Medieval Jewish philosophers: Saadiah Gaon, Solomon Ibn Gabirol, and perhaps the most familiar, Moses Maimonides.
This article discusses three key Medieval Jewish philosophers: Saadiah Gaon, Solomon Ibn Gabirol, and perhaps the most familiar, Moses Maimonides.
What Were the Consolations of Boethius?Boethius is most famous for his book The Consolation of Philosophy. What were those consolations?
What Does It Mean to Be a Critical Thinker?What are the fundamental concepts of being a “critical thinker”? This article will provide an overview of the answer.
What are the fundamental concepts of being a “critical thinker”? This article will provide an overview of the answer.
Who Was Jane Addams? The First Female Nobel Peace Prize WinnerJane Addams was a philosopher, sociologist, and activist; she is the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. We explore her work and thought.
Jane Addams was a philosopher, sociologist, and activist; she is the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. We explore her work and thought.