Tag: philosophy
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Anaximander: Pioneer Western Philosophy
SLIDE 1: Title Slide – “Anaximander: Pioneer of Western Philosophy” Okay, here’s a question for you: Who invented the idea that Earth floats in space? No, not Copernicus. Not Galileo. Not even the ancient Greeks you’ve actually heard of. Try a guy named Anaximander, writing in 610 BC – that’s 2,600 years ago – in…
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Anaximenes of Miletus: Pioneer of Natural Philosophy
## Slide 1: Title Slide – “Anaximenes of Miletus: Pioneer of Natural Philosophy” Alright, here’s something that’s going to blow your mind about ancient philosophy. We’re about to meet a guy who lived 2,600 years ago—Anaximenes of Miletus—and this man had the audacity to look up at the sky, look down at the earth, look…
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Protagoras: The Measure of All Things
# SLIDE 1: Title Slide – “Protagoras: The Measure of All Things” Okay, here’s a question for you: Is there such a thing as truth with a capital T? I mean, really think about it. When you say “this coffee is hot” or “that movie was terrible” or even “murder is wrong”—are you describing something…
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The Philosophy of Sextus Empiricus: Master of Ancient Scepticism
SLIDE 1: Title Slide Okay, so here’s a question that’s probably crossed your mind at some point: What if everything you’re absolutely certain about… is wrong? Not just a little wrong. Not “oops, I misread the data” wrong. But fundamentally, completely, can’t-even-know-if-you’re-wrong wrong. Now, most philosophers throughout history have heard that question and responded with…
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Thales of Miletus: The First Greek Philosopher
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…
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The Philosophy of Philo of Alexandria: Bridging Worlds
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…
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The Philosophy of Epicurus: The Pursuit of Tranquility
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…
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The Philosophy of Mozi: China’s First Consequentialist Thinker
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…
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The Philosophy of Lao-zi: The Ancient Sage of the Dao
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…
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The Philosophy of Democritus: The Laughing Philosopher and Father of Atomism
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…