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57The Philosophy Junkie
Philosophy is said to be a dying breed. What we don’t understand is; every conscious decision we make that requires a question of its validity is a form of philosophy. Government has been around all...
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61Scepticism of the Ancient Greek Philosophers
The sceptical contention is that we cannot know anything at all, not even whether the sceptical contention itself is true. This doctrine led the ancient sceptics to suspend judgement on many issues,...
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70There Is Nothing New Under The Sun
In my past I was introduce to a book which I have studied, and every now and then I go back to the archives and brush up on some of the lessons contained therein. If you like to challenge your own way of...
0 comments61Is God Providential? An Argument by Epicurus
Many people are comforted by the belief that there is a God whom is loving and caring. These believers feel God is watching over them, protecting them, and providing for them. However, even among those who...
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68Greek Philosopher: Carneades
Carneades was an outstanding exponent of the phi losophy of Skepticism. He founded the New Academy, a continuation of the famous school of philosophy begun by Plato.
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61Greek Philosopher: Theophrastus
Theophrastus studied under the great philosophers Plato and Aristotle. In 323 B.C. he succeeded Aristotle as head of the Peripatetic school of philosophy. Like Aristotle, Theophrastus was interested in natural phi losophy, or science. He wrote works on zoology, psy chology, botany, and other topics.
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63Greek Philosopher: Xenocrates
Xenocrates was Greek philosopher born around 396 BC in Chalcedon, Bithynia, Asia Minor. In 380 BC he migrated to Athens, where he studied philosophy under Plato and eventually presided over Plato's Academy...
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66Greek Philosopher: Zeno of Sidon
Zeno of Sidon was a Greek philosopher. Born in Sidon, Phoenicia (now Lebanon) in around 150 B.C.He directed the Epicurean school at Athens after 100 B.C. and is known chiefly from the philosophical dialogues...
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66Diogenes: The Real McCoy
With honor and respect this scribe borrows his name.. I apologise in advance for what I realize is going to come as a terrible shock to my huge readership, family, friends and two budgies. It is with deep...
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69Greek Philosopher Plato
Plato, ancient Greek philosopher. Born Athens, Greece, about 428 B.C. Died Athens, about 347 B.C.
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