Articles related to "Aristotle"
A Discussion With Pythagoras - Part 2
Pythagoras and his achievements are discussed in this article.
aristotle • pythagoras • ancient greece • cylon • croton • mathematics
Pythagoras and his achievements are discussed in this article.
aristotle • pythagoras • ancient greece • cylon • croton • mathematics
Patterns of Resistance in Melville (Part Three of Three)
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
aristotle • literature • melville • aristotle • thoreau
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
aristotle • literature • melville • aristotle • thoreau
Patterns of Resistance, Continued (Part Two of Three)
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
aristotle • 19th century american literature • melville • tragedy • aristotle
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
aristotle • 19th century american literature • melville • tragedy • aristotle
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
aristotle • alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
aristotle • alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
Ancient Theories of Atoms
Atoms, of course, have existed since the beginning of time. Man's study of them, however, did not begin until considerably after that.
aristotle • democritus • leucippus • atomic theory • history of atomic theory • history of atoms
Atoms, of course, have existed since the beginning of time. Man's study of them, however, did not begin until considerably after that.
aristotle • democritus • leucippus • atomic theory • history of atomic theory • history of atoms
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
aristotle • logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
aristotle • logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
Nicolaus Copernicus
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
aristotle • nicolaus copernicus • nicolaus copernicus and scientific revolution • aristotle and copernicus • aristotle and ptolemy • renaissance science
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
aristotle • nicolaus copernicus • nicolaus copernicus and scientific revolution • aristotle and copernicus • aristotle and ptolemy • renaissance science
Petrarch and the Dark Ages
The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.
aristotle • petrarch • middle ages • dark ages • humanists • flavio biondo
The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.
aristotle • petrarch • middle ages • dark ages • humanists • flavio biondo
Physics Through the Ages: Part 1
Understanding how physics developed in the past helps us understand where it may be going in the future, but it also sheds insight on how we perceive the natural world.
aristotle • physics ancient india • physics buddhism • mo tzu • aristotle • natural philosophy
Understanding how physics developed in the past helps us understand where it may be going in the future, but it also sheds insight on how we perceive the natural world.
aristotle • physics ancient india • physics buddhism • mo tzu • aristotle • natural philosophy
Plato and a Platypus Go Into a Bar
A book loaded with philosophy and delicious humor.
aristotle • plato • philosophers • philosophies • aristotle • greek philosophers
A book loaded with philosophy and delicious humor.
aristotle • plato • philosophers • philosophies • aristotle • greek philosophers
Reasons to Read Political Theory
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
aristotle • plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers have much to say about our politics, business and personal lives. Here are good reasons to read their 'outdated' works.
aristotle • plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
The Absurdity of Ontology
Philosophy is based upon the notion that man can answer fundamantal questions about his ontologic status. But man the vessel cannot conceive of that which fills him.
aristotle • philosophy • ontology • aristotle • ontologic status • god creator
Philosophy is based upon the notion that man can answer fundamantal questions about his ontologic status. But man the vessel cannot conceive of that which fills him.
aristotle • philosophy • ontology • aristotle • ontologic status • god creator
A Discussion With Pythagoras - Part 3
The teachings of the Pythagorean School and its demise are discussed in this article.
aristotle • pythagoras • ancient greece • cylon • croton • mathematics
The teachings of the Pythagorean School and its demise are discussed in this article.
aristotle • pythagoras • ancient greece • cylon • croton • mathematics
Angels we have heard on high -- conclusion
Final portion of a consideration of music appropriate to the holidays.
aristotle • away in a manger • telarc • many moods of christmas • st francis • whitsuntide
Final portion of a consideration of music appropriate to the holidays.
aristotle • away in a manger • telarc • many moods of christmas • st francis • whitsuntide
Biological Nomenclature
How do scientists arrange animals into groups? What do we mean when we talk about a Kingdom or Phylum?
aristotle • linnaeus • aristotle • scala naturae • systema naturae • biological nomenclature
How do scientists arrange animals into groups? What do we mean when we talk about a Kingdom or Phylum?
aristotle • linnaeus • aristotle • scala naturae • systema naturae • biological nomenclature
Intro to Modern Humanism, part 2: Ancient Precursors of Humanism
Part 2 of the Introduction to Modern Humanism describes the precursors of Humanism in ancient Greece and Rome.
aristotle • humanism • history • greek • roman • greece
Part 2 of the Introduction to Modern Humanism describes the precursors of Humanism in ancient Greece and Rome.
aristotle • humanism • history • greek • roman • greece
What is Metaphysics?
An overview of the philosophy and study of metaphysics, what it is, who contributed to its vast body of principles, and what the basic Universal Laws are in reference to living a spirit-filled life.
aristotle • metaphysics • new thought • ernest holmes • religious science • aristotle
An overview of the philosophy and study of metaphysics, what it is, who contributed to its vast body of principles, and what the basic Universal Laws are in reference to living a spirit-filled life.
aristotle • metaphysics • new thought • ernest holmes • religious science • aristotle
Defining Ethics
What are personal ethics? Does everyone have them? And what are they for? This article explores the philosophy of ethics and human nature.
aristotle • nature of ethics • philosophy of ethics • human condition • aristotle • socrates
What are personal ethics? Does everyone have them? And what are they for? This article explores the philosophy of ethics and human nature.
aristotle • nature of ethics • philosophy of ethics • human condition • aristotle • socrates
Enjoying Political Philosophy
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
aristotle • political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers might seem a bit musty, 'outdated' or just plain boring. Here are suggestions to help make reading them worthwhile!
aristotle • political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Floridian Botanical Bounty
Flowers, tropical spices and plants, towering palms, small rain forest frogs and hundreds of butterflies all express the wonder of the 26th latitude and more in Naples.
aristotle • naples botanical garden • tropical mosaic garden • date palm allee • red eyed frogs • save the rainforest
Flowers, tropical spices and plants, towering palms, small rain forest frogs and hundreds of butterflies all express the wonder of the 26th latitude and more in Naples.
aristotle • naples botanical garden • tropical mosaic garden • date palm allee • red eyed frogs • save the rainforest
Francis Bacon Becomes a Knight
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
aristotle • sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
aristotle • sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
Spontaneous Generation of Life
The assertion that life can arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation or abiogenesis. Here are the critical experiements that busted the myth.
aristotle • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis discoveries experiments • life from nonlife aristotle • francesco redi • anthony van leeuwenhoek
The assertion that life can arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation or abiogenesis. Here are the critical experiements that busted the myth.
aristotle • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis discoveries experiments • life from nonlife aristotle • francesco redi • anthony van leeuwenhoek
The Condemnation of 1277
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose.
aristotle • bishop • tempier • 1277 • philosophy • medieval
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose.
aristotle • bishop • tempier • 1277 • philosophy • medieval
The Early Scientific Revolution
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
aristotle • early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
Changes in world views happened during the Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century. However, early thinkers, as far back as the 1300s helped lay the foundation.
aristotle • early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
What is Philosophy?
The purpose of philosophy can be a mystery. Ancient philosophy was a metaphysical search for understanding, while modern philosophy is often a matter of linguistics.
aristotle • what is philosophy • metaphysics • ludwig wittgentstein • ancient philosophy • vienna circle
The purpose of philosophy can be a mystery. Ancient philosophy was a metaphysical search for understanding, while modern philosophy is often a matter of linguistics.
aristotle • what is philosophy • metaphysics • ludwig wittgentstein • ancient philosophy • vienna circle
Lunar Eclipse
What is a lunar eclipse and how can I see one? Read this article to find the answers. Find out why it's a great time to look at the sky!
aristotle • lunar eclipse • lunar • eclipse • moon • earth
What is a lunar eclipse and how can I see one? Read this article to find the answers. Find out why it's a great time to look at the sky!
aristotle • lunar eclipse • lunar • eclipse • moon • earth
Media Ethics and New Technologies - II
This article deals with some ethical questions raised by the technology of TV and the possibilities of rediscovering media ethics in light of such changes. I hope that readers will find it interesting specially as it originates in Indian situation.
aristotle • media ethics; photojournalism; tv reporting; arist
This article deals with some ethical questions raised by the technology of TV and the possibilities of rediscovering media ethics in light of such changes. I hope that readers will find it interesting specially as it originates in Indian situation.
aristotle • media ethics; photojournalism; tv reporting; arist
Memes
Memes: ideas, universals, communications, textual conveyances are they contagious? Can you catch an idea? Are Ideas real (Extreme Realism)? Are ideas without concrete identities (Nominalism)? Are ideas Conceptual (Conceptualism)? Memes answers the biological implications of communication.<br><br>
aristotle • memes • nominalist theory • algorithms • universals • medieval doctrines
Memes: ideas, universals, communications, textual conveyances are they contagious? Can you catch an idea? Are Ideas real (Extreme Realism)? Are ideas without concrete identities (Nominalism)? Are ideas Conceptual (Conceptualism)? Memes answers the biological implications of communication.<br><br>
aristotle • memes • nominalist theory • algorithms • universals • medieval doctrines
My Best Friend, My Mixed Breed Dog
Have you ever had a very special relationship with a dog? This article is about my very first experience with being chosen by a "soul mate"-who happened to be a mixed breed dog. Please take the time to read, and then share, your experiences.
aristotle • mixed breed dog • mutt • mongrel • relationship with animals • relationships with dogs
Have you ever had a very special relationship with a dog? This article is about my very first experience with being chosen by a "soul mate"-who happened to be a mixed breed dog. Please take the time to read, and then share, your experiences.
aristotle • mixed breed dog • mutt • mongrel • relationship with animals • relationships with dogs
Olympic Airlines: Higher, Faster, Stronger?
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
aristotle • olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
aristotle • olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
Aquinas' First Cause Argument
How can the lives and actions of things be understood? Can all the phenomena of the world ever be properly explained? Thomas Aquinas demonstrates one possibility.
aristotle • thomas aquinas • thomism • st. thomas • cosmological argument • prime mover
How can the lives and actions of things be understood? Can all the phenomena of the world ever be properly explained? Thomas Aquinas demonstrates one possibility.
aristotle • thomas aquinas • thomism • st. thomas • cosmological argument • prime mover
The Speed of Light
Though light was finally accepted to exist in the form of waves in the 19th century, other problems awaited the immediate attention of physicists.
aristotle • history of light • speed of light • thomas young • isaac newton • james clerk maxwell
Though light was finally accepted to exist in the form of waves in the 19th century, other problems awaited the immediate attention of physicists.
aristotle • history of light • speed of light • thomas young • isaac newton • james clerk maxwell
The Study of Light
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
aristotle • special relativity • theory of light • optics • aristotle • galileo galilei
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
aristotle • special relativity • theory of light • optics • aristotle • galileo galilei
The Five Platonic Solids
Demonstrating the often-overlapping sciences of mathematics, philosophy, physics, and theology, the platonic solids have historically been seen as fundamentally important
aristotle • platonic solids • pythagoras • greek mathematicians • aristotle • plato
Demonstrating the often-overlapping sciences of mathematics, philosophy, physics, and theology, the platonic solids have historically been seen as fundamentally important
aristotle • platonic solids • pythagoras • greek mathematicians • aristotle • plato