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Placed at the climax of Plato’s Republic, the divided line can be seen as the culmination of his metaphysics.
Spinoza argued that true freedom stems from knowledge and reason, not free will. His philosophy shapes how we understand autonomy today.
Why did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.
The ancient Andalusian polymath Averroes had a remarkable impact on Western thought, reviving interest in classical Greek thought and shaping religion and medicine.
We explore the color palette of sadness and melancholy, uncovering why certain colors paint our hearts the way they do.
What’s the best way to obtain knowledge? Inductive and deductive reasoning both have their strengths and weaknesses.
After the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes wanted to prevent a similar catastrophe from reoccurring. So, he challenged how we define the “worthiness” of leaders.
Gillian Rose offers a critique of post-structuralist thought, focusing on Derrida and Foucault’s failures to escape the metaphysics they decry.
