philosophy

philosophy

Panpsychism, while an intriguing view that suggests mind is fundamental to existence, ultimately leads to inconsistencies that challenge its validity in our understanding of reality.

ZeraYacob documents his spiritual journey in the 17th century, reflecting on God, existence, evil, and morality amidst significant religious controversy.

"Sebo's key claims are that very many non-humans belong in the moral circle and that humans might not always take priority."

"The debate between prison reformists and prison abolitionists is raw and heavily politicised, increasing the risk of misunderstanding each other's positions rather than engaging meaningfully."

My favorite paper I've written was on anorexia nervosa, roughly titled 'On Adolescent Women and Their Bodies in Cases of Anorexia Nervosa: A Psychoanalytic Account.' Working on this paper was meaningful as I engaged deeply with psychoanalytic case studies and personal recollections, exploring the complexities of anorexia. These sensitive accounts enhanced my interest in the philosophy of psychology and psychoanalysis.

When you instinctively label something as good or bad, you focus only on the features that make that thing good or bad. You risk missing nuanced experiences.

Kubo's piece evolves from an eight-second hand-drawn scene into a chaotic blend of sounds and colors, emphasizing the theme of 'expansion and enlargement'.

Fliess was not only a physician but intertwined with Freud’s life, demonstrating the fascinating interplay of pseudoscience and early psychiatry in the late 19th century.

"Yet a growing number of cosmologists and astrophysicists stare at the same data and begin to see the mural itself. Not a cold inventory of matter and laws, but a dynamic, unfolding narrative - a cosmos in process."

The tension between sensitivity and reason reflects a fundamental divide in Western philosophy, emphasizing how our emotions shape our individuality compared to abstract rationality.

"When we suffer the loss of someone we love, we know what it means to be left alone and behind. To know death, to feel and bear loss, gives someone an understanding that no poem, movie, or book could convey."

The Zhuangzi champions the richness of life by showing that individuals traditionally seen as 'less than normal' hold immense value and potential.

The image of Mary - La Virgen de la Puerta - now housed in a shrine church, has been venerated and revered in the community for over 300 years.

I want only to bring you along the paths in which I have preceded you and let you swim in the sea I have just crossed, so that it may bear you where it did me and you may undergo the same experience and see with the eyes of your soul all that I have seen. Then you will not need to confine yourself within the limits of my knowledge.

Descartes argues that all sensory experiences are suspect and even fundamental truths like mathematics could be manipulated by an evil entity, urging deep skepticism.

Franklin believed moderation in eating and drinking is essential for longevity, productivity, and maintaining a positive reputation, emphasizing the importance of temperance in personal conduct.