Articles related to "Aristotle"
The Nicomachean Ethics
A review of the Penguin Classics editions of The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle's great philosophical work on happiness, virtue and moral character.
the nicomachean ethics • aristotle • the nicomachean ethics by aristotle • virtue ethics • aristotle theories of happiness and virtue
A review of the Penguin Classics editions of The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle's great philosophical work on happiness, virtue and moral character.
the nicomachean ethics • aristotle • the nicomachean ethics by aristotle • virtue ethics • aristotle theories of happiness and virtue
Aristotle's Golden Mean
The theory of the mean, which states that virtue is a point between two vices, is still influential in moral philosophy today.
the golden mean • aristotle • nicomachean ethics • theory of the mean • moral philosophy
The theory of the mean, which states that virtue is a point between two vices, is still influential in moral philosophy today.
the golden mean • aristotle • nicomachean ethics • theory of the mean • moral philosophy
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.
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.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
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).
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).
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).
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).
19th century american literature • melville • tragedy • aristotle
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
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.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
Nicolaus Copernicus
By questioning accepted scientific thought, Copernicus helped lay the foundation for the coming Scientific Revolution of the 18th Century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
plato • philosophers • philosophies • aristotle • greek philosophers
A book loaded with philosophy and delicious humor.
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.
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.
plato • aristotle • political theory • political philosophy • business
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.
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.
early causes of the scientific revolution • aristotle and scientific revolution • ptolemy scientific revolution • medieval science • science in the middle ages
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.
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.
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!
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!
political theory • reading • required reading • plato • aristotle
Francis Bacon Becomes a Knight
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
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.
sir francis bacon • queen elizabeth i • mary queen of scots • robert devereux • the 2nd earl of sussex
The Condemnation of 1277
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose.
bishop • tempier • 1277 • philosophy • medieval
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose.
bishop • tempier • 1277 • philosophy • medieval
Early Germ Theory of Disease
Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.
germ theory • spontaneous generaton • abiogenesis • leeuwenhoek • ignaz semmelweis
Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.
germ theory • spontaneous generaton • abiogenesis • leeuwenhoek • ignaz semmelweis
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.
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.
media ethics; photojournalism; tv reporting; arist
Spontaneous Generation of Life
The assertion that life can instantaneously arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation. Here are the critical experiments that busted the myth.
what is spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis • spontaneous generation experiments
The assertion that life can instantaneously arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation. Here are the critical experiments that busted the myth.
what is spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis • spontaneous generation experiments
What's The Point?
What's your play about? You know what the sequence of events are. But that's the plot. What's the theme?
playwright • playwriting • stage • theatre • theater
What's your play about? You know what the sequence of events are. But that's the plot. What's the theme?
playwright • playwriting • stage • theatre • theater
A Guinea Pig's History of Biology
A Guinea Pig's History is not what you'd think after skimming the title. Endersby skillfully weaves an addictive tale where genetics history is impossibly interesting.
a guinea pigs history of biology • book review guinea pig's history of biology • jim endersby books • history of biology • history of science
A Guinea Pig's History is not what you'd think after skimming the title. Endersby skillfully weaves an addictive tale where genetics history is impossibly interesting.
a guinea pigs history of biology • book review guinea pig's history of biology • jim endersby books • history of biology • history of science
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
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
platonic solids • pythagoras • greek mathematicians • aristotle • plato
The Roots of Psychology
The first psychology lab was established in the late 1800's, but interest in the human mind began much earlier than that.
psychology • history • philosophy • wilhelm wundt • academics
The first psychology lab was established in the late 1800's, but interest in the human mind began much earlier than that.
psychology • history • philosophy • wilhelm wundt • academics
Galileo Galilei's Life and Times
Biography of Galileo Galilei, often called the father of modern science, who championed the views of Copernicus.
galileo galielei • galileo's life and times • galileo's biography • father of modern science • galileo and telescope
Biography of Galileo Galilei, often called the father of modern science, who championed the views of Copernicus.
galileo galielei • galileo's life and times • galileo's biography • father of modern science • galileo and telescope
Music and Spectacle
Music and spectacle are among the six important elements of theatre, according to Aristotle. Traditionally, they were the least of those elements, but in recent years, they have become much more important.
theatre • theater • plays • playwriting • playwright
Music and spectacle are among the six important elements of theatre, according to Aristotle. Traditionally, they were the least of those elements, but in recent years, they have become much more important.
theatre • theater • plays • playwriting • playwright
Pursuit of Happiness Success
A summary of articles on happiness and being happy, from the pages of Personal Development.
pursuit of happiness • authentic happiness • how to be happy • be happy • positive psychology
A summary of articles on happiness and being happy, from the pages of Personal Development.
pursuit of happiness • authentic happiness • how to be happy • be happy • positive psychology
In a Nutshell ~ History of Mental Illness-pt1
Early description of mental illness, opinions and treatments
mental • illness • history • early • medieaval
Early description of mental illness, opinions and treatments
mental • illness • history • early • medieaval
Late Germ Theory of Disease
Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.
germ theory of disease • spontaneous generation • infectious disease • louis pasteur • pasteurization louis pasteur
Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.
germ theory of disease • spontaneous generation • infectious disease • louis pasteur • pasteurization louis pasteur
We Hold These Truths
Many people today question whether religious or philosophical truth is possible to know. The Founding Fathers didn't.....and thankfully so.
july • fourth • founders • declaration • wisdom
Many people today question whether religious or philosophical truth is possible to know. The Founding Fathers didn't.....and thankfully so.
july • fourth • founders • declaration • wisdom
Cicero Part 4/4: Murder Most Foul
Cicero's governorship, the civil war, and his murder
cicero • rome • clodius • pompey • electoral corruption
Cicero's governorship, the civil war, and his murder
cicero • rome • clodius • pompey • electoral corruption
FALL IS IN THE AIR
Carmel apples, cider and the cheering of a crowd. It's autumn time, come and enjoy it.
fall • family fun • carmel apples • cider • fall fashions
Carmel apples, cider and the cheering of a crowd. It's autumn time, come and enjoy it.
fall • family fun • carmel apples • cider • fall fashions
The Metaphysical Poets
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
Religion, Mysticism, Spirituality
Religious and Mystical Experiences Have Been An Integral Part of Culture and Society for Millenia: what are they and how can we effectively describe them?
religious experience. mystical experience • mysticism • religiosity • faith • language of religion
Religious and Mystical Experiences Have Been An Integral Part of Culture and Society for Millenia: what are they and how can we effectively describe them?
religious experience. mystical experience • mysticism • religiosity • faith • language of religion
Best Deltoid Exercises
Try these shoulder stimulating movements to stabilize and strengthen the deltoids, one of the bodies most mobile joints.
deltoids • shoulder exercises • military press • shoulder press • reverse flys
Try these shoulder stimulating movements to stabilize and strengthen the deltoids, one of the bodies most mobile joints.
deltoids • shoulder exercises • military press • shoulder press • reverse flys
Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Greenwich Village Bohemia: A Winter Wonderland Turns Into An American Renaissance(Part III).
There was certainly a great deal happening in Greenwich Village during the heyday of a beat cultural scene that took years to develope. Why do such artistic scenes suddenly appear, and then so mysteriously disappear at the seemingly height of their popularity. This article will look at the reasons for the rise and fall of artistic scenes, and delve deeper into the cultural resurgence that seemed to grow in the Old Village.
greenwich village • new york • gregory corso • michael harrington • dylan thomas
There was certainly a great deal happening in Greenwich Village during the heyday of a beat cultural scene that took years to develope. Why do such artistic scenes suddenly appear, and then so mysteriously disappear at the seemingly height of their popularity. This article will look at the reasons for the rise and fall of artistic scenes, and delve deeper into the cultural resurgence that seemed to grow in the Old Village.
greenwich village • new york • gregory corso • michael harrington • dylan thomas
Is Massage Therapy Holistic?
Holistic health takes into account the whole person and the interaction between mind and body.
massage therapy • holistic • massage • body • mind
Holistic health takes into account the whole person and the interaction between mind and body.
massage therapy • holistic • massage • body • mind
Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady
A peek into the llfe and many challenges of one of America's most beloved and elegant first ladies.
jacqueline kennedy • john kennedy • white house • sorbonne • vassar college
A peek into the llfe and many challenges of one of America's most beloved and elegant first ladies.
jacqueline kennedy • john kennedy • white house • sorbonne • vassar college
Physics Through the Ages: Part 3
After the Caliphate, the nascent Church helped to spur the European economy, universities popped up everywhere, and the pursuit of science found new patronage.
islam and science • caliphate • scientific method • galileo galilei • nicolaus copernicus
After the Caliphate, the nascent Church helped to spur the European economy, universities popped up everywhere, and the pursuit of science found new patronage.
islam and science • caliphate • scientific method • galileo galilei • nicolaus copernicus
Shaquille O'Neal Bashes Jackson
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the greatest NBA centers of all-time, but he is destroying his legacy by bashing great players and coaches.
shaquille o'neal • phil jackson • kobe bryant • yao ming • shaq diesel
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the greatest NBA centers of all-time, but he is destroying his legacy by bashing great players and coaches.
shaquille o'neal • phil jackson • kobe bryant • yao ming • shaq diesel
The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Aloe: An Herb for Summer
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Anatomist Andreas Vesalius
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Ayn Rand Biography
Life and works of American writer Ayn Rand, famous for her philosophy on objectivism and her best known novels The Fountainhead.
ayn rand biography • ayn rand novels • ayn rand works • ayn rand's objectivism • ayn rand essays
Life and works of American writer Ayn Rand, famous for her philosophy on objectivism and her best known novels The Fountainhead.
ayn rand biography • ayn rand novels • ayn rand works • ayn rand's objectivism • ayn rand essays
Earthworms Build and Improve Soil
Most people know what an earthworm looks like, but not many know what it does.
earthworms • fertilizer • topsoil • worm castings • soil
Most people know what an earthworm looks like, but not many know what it does.
earthworms • fertilizer • topsoil • worm castings • soil
Hinduism: A Holistic Way of Life
Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.
hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.
hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
Homer's Epics
Homer's epics stand as the foundation of Western literature, including American Poetry.
homer • odyssey • iliad • poetry • literature
Homer's epics stand as the foundation of Western literature, including American Poetry.
homer • odyssey • iliad • poetry • literature
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