Philosophy

We explore the role experiences and circumstances play in shaping our beliefs.

Can we learn what we don't know? Plato's Meno tackles this paradox with a radical idea: all knowledge is simply recollection. Find out how.

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.

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.

History is full of intense rivalries: one example is the debate between dualists and physicalists in the philosophy of mind.