Tag: philosophy
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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…
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The Philosophy of Appollonius of Myndus
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…
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The Philosophy of Anaxagoras: Mind, Matter, and the Cosmos
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…
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Introduction to Logic
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,…
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The Landscape of Ethical Philosophy
Each of you carries within yourself a moral compass, shaped by family, culture, religion, and personal experience. But have you ever stopped to ask: Where did these beliefs come from? Are they universally true? Are there moral facts as concrete as mathematical theorems, or is morality simply a human construction, as variable as fashion trends?…