Author: Lyon Leshley

  • Thales of Miletus: The First Greek Philosopher

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    SLIDE 1: Title Slide “Thales of Miletus: The First Greek Philosopher” Okay, picture this: It’s around 585 BCE. Two armies—the Lydians and the Medes—are locked in a brutal battle. Swords clashing, blood everywhere, the whole nine yards. And then… the sun starts to disappear. Now, if you’re a soldier in 585 BCE, you know EXACTLY…

  • The Philosophy of Philo of Alexandria: Bridging Worlds

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    SLIDE 1: Title Slide “The Philosophy of Philo of Alexandria: Bridging Worlds” Here’s a question I want you to sit with for a moment: What happens when two completely different worlds collide? Not in conflict—but in conversation? Because that’s exactly what we’re going to explore today. We’re talking about a philosopher you’ve probably never heard…

  • The Philosophy of Hippocrates

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    Slide 1: Title Slide – “The Philosophy of Hippocrates: Father of Medicine and Medical Ethics” Alright, let’s talk about one of the most radical intellectual revolutions in human history – and I’m willing to bet most of you have no idea just how radical it actually was. You’ve heard of Hippocrates, right? “Father of Medicine.”…

  • The Philosophy of Epicurus: The Pursuit of Tranquility

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    Picture this. You’re living in ancient Athens. You wake up every morning terrified. Terrified that you’ve offended a god you didn’t even know you were supposed to worship. Terrified that when you die, you’ll spend eternity as a miserable shade in the underworld. Terrified that no matter how hard you work, no matter how much…

  • The Philosophy of Mozi: China’s First Consequentialist Thinker

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    SLIDE 1: Title Slide – “The Philosophy of Mozi: China’s First Consequentialist Thinker” Alright, here’s the thing – when most people think about ancient Chinese philosophy, they immediately jump to Confucius, maybe Laozi and the Taoists. But there’s this absolutely fascinating figure who gets overlooked, and honestly? That’s a tragedy. Because Mozi – this guy…

  • The Philosophy of Lao-zi: The Ancient Sage of the Dao

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    Slide 1: Title Slide – “The Philosophy of Lao-zi: The Ancient Sage of the Dao” Alright, let’s talk about one of the most mysterious figures in the history of philosophy. Look at this title: “The Ancient Sage of the Dao.” Now, I want you to imagine something. It’s the 6th century BCE. China is in…

  • The Philosophy of Democritus: The Laughing Philosopher and Father of Atomism

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    SLIDE 1: TITLE SLIDE – “The Philosophy of Democritus: The Laughing Philosopher and Father of Atomism” Alright, I want you to imagine something with me. It’s the 5th century BCE. You’re living in a world where everything—and I mean everything—gets explained by gods. Thunder? Zeus is angry. Earthquake? Poseidon’s having a bad day. Disease? You’ve…

  • The Philosophy of Appollonius of Myndus

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    Slide 1 Alright, I need to tell you about someone who was right about something for two thousand years before anyone could prove it. Two. Thousand. Years. Imagine that. Imagine seeing something so clearly, understanding something so profoundly, that you’re correct about a fundamental truth of the universe  and then humanity takes twenty centuries to…

  • The Philosophy of Anaxagoras: Mind, Matter, and the Cosmos

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    Slide 1 Picture this: Athens, 450 BCE. The most powerful democracy in the ancient world. The cultural and intellectual center of civilization. Philosophy, drama, art—everything that will define Western culture for the next two thousand years is happening right here, right now. And in the middle of all this brilliance, there’s a man standing in…

  • Introduction to Logic

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    slide 1 Welcome, everyone, and thank you for being here today as we embark on a fascinating journey into the world of logic. In a world awash with information and diverse viewpoints, the ability to think clearly and reason effectively has never been more critical. Logic is the foundation upon which we structure our thoughts,…