Articles related to "Ontology"
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.
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.
philosophy • ontology • aristotle • ontologic status • god creator
Explaining Wittgenstein (contd.)
A continuation of the article "Explaining Wittgenstein"
wittgenstein • linguistic philosophy • language • ontology • metaphysics
A continuation of the article "Explaining Wittgenstein"
wittgenstein • linguistic philosophy • language • ontology • metaphysics
Rediscovering Dialectical Monism
Dialectical monism, a modern term for an ancient belief, offers a compelling ontology which transcends conventional categorization.
dialectical monism • universal dialectic • non-dualism • buddhist metaphysics • taoist metaphysics
Dialectical monism, a modern term for an ancient belief, offers a compelling ontology which transcends conventional categorization.
dialectical monism • universal dialectic • non-dualism • buddhist metaphysics • taoist metaphysics
Biography of Martin Heidegger
One of the most important Western philosophers of the 20th century, and author of "Being and Time", Heidegger reformulated the foundations of philosophy.
martin heidegger • german philosophy • existentialism • hermeneutic philosophy • heidegger and hermeneutic philosophy
One of the most important Western philosophers of the 20th century, and author of "Being and Time", Heidegger reformulated the foundations of philosophy.
martin heidegger • german philosophy • existentialism • hermeneutic philosophy • heidegger and hermeneutic philosophy
Buddhism's Three Marks of Existence
According to Buddhist doctrine, all objects of experience have three characteristics which define a relationship with the devotee and set one on the path to nirvana.
four noble truths • three marks • three marks of existence • buddhist ontology • anicca
According to Buddhist doctrine, all objects of experience have three characteristics which define a relationship with the devotee and set one on the path to nirvana.
four noble truths • three marks • three marks of existence • buddhist ontology • anicca
Does God Exist?
Science comes down on the side of skepticism without making a commitment; but not ruling it out. Religion comes down on the side of faith. But there is another way.
ontology • teleology • betting on god • faith in god's existence • does god exist
Science comes down on the side of skepticism without making a commitment; but not ruling it out. Religion comes down on the side of faith. But there is another way.
ontology • teleology • betting on god • faith in god's existence • does god exist
Explaining Wittgenstein (Part 1)
Wittengstein is among the most challenging philosophers for academics, students, and philosophical laymen alike. These pages explain some of his most important ideas.
wittgenstein • tractatus logico-philosophicus • logic • language • linguistics
Wittengstein is among the most challenging philosophers for academics, students, and philosophical laymen alike. These pages explain some of his most important ideas.
wittgenstein • tractatus logico-philosophicus • logic • language • linguistics
Physics vs. Metaphysics
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Ontologies and Taxonomies In the Semantic Web
The current web is a mess that the Semantic Web promises to untangle. In order to do so, this new iteration of the Web depends on information organization.
ontologies • taxonomies • semantic web • librarians • computer science
The current web is a mess that the Semantic Web promises to untangle. In order to do so, this new iteration of the Web depends on information organization.
ontologies • taxonomies • semantic web • librarians • computer science
Atheism in a Post-Religious World - Book Review
Tremblay labels religion a swindle and mental terrorism and explains, convincingly, why he chose these epithets. He demonstrates the inextricable link between the belief in the afterlife and immorality and castigates religion's intolerance coupled with its ever-shifting philosophical goalposts. Its dogmatism leads to a loss of experiential richness and to negative cognitive consequences to both the believer and his milieu.
philosophy • mind • ethics • robot • turing
Tremblay labels religion a swindle and mental terrorism and explains, convincingly, why he chose these epithets. He demonstrates the inextricable link between the belief in the afterlife and immorality and castigates religion's intolerance coupled with its ever-shifting philosophical goalposts. Its dogmatism leads to a loss of experiential richness and to negative cognitive consequences to both the believer and his milieu.
philosophy • mind • ethics • robot • turing
Introduction to Saints - Saints and Narcissists - Poles Apart
There is something disarmingly naive about the contention that the lives of saints are micromanaged and guided by God as part of Divine Plan.
philosophy • mind • ethics • robot • turing
There is something disarmingly naive about the contention that the lives of saints are micromanaged and guided by God as part of Divine Plan.
philosophy • mind • ethics • robot • turing
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.
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.
thomas aquinas • thomism • st. thomas • cosmological argument • prime mover
A Brief Biography of Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
Philosophy of Nicolas Malebranche
Nutshell philosophy of French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche, that all causal power emanates from God.
philosophy of malebranche • malebranche occasionalism doctrine • malebranche the search after truth • malebranche french philosopher • malebranche and descartes
Nutshell philosophy of French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche, that all causal power emanates from God.
philosophy of malebranche • malebranche occasionalism doctrine • malebranche the search after truth • malebranche french philosopher • malebranche and descartes
William of Occam and His Philosophy
The philosophy of William of Occam advocated the idea that it is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer, and that in reality, everything is singular.
william of occam • philosophy of william of ockham • brief biography of william occam • occam's razor • occam's sum of logic
The philosophy of William of Occam advocated the idea that it is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer, and that in reality, everything is singular.
william of occam • philosophy of william of ockham • brief biography of william occam • occam's razor • occam's sum of logic
Enter the Philosophy Portal
The Philosophy Portal provides a growing collection of searchable databases of annotated links on philosophy and philosophy-related Web resources.
philosophy • philosophy resources • philosophy research • philosophy portal • internet philosophy
The Philosophy Portal provides a growing collection of searchable databases of annotated links on philosophy and philosophy-related Web resources.
philosophy • philosophy resources • philosophy research • philosophy portal • internet philosophy
Free College Classes Online
Many colleges and universities offer classes online for free, otherwise known as Open CourseWare, without offering college credit.
online courses • learning online classes • online learning program • free college classes online • free online education
Many colleges and universities offer classes online for free, otherwise known as Open CourseWare, without offering college credit.
online courses • learning online classes • online learning program • free college classes online • free online education
Hatred of good and evil (II)
In the final part of this article, I examine the arguments for and against anti-theism.
religion • salvation • hatred • hedonism • ethics
In the final part of this article, I examine the arguments for and against anti-theism.
religion • salvation • hatred • hedonism • ethics
In Defense of Psychoanalysis - Part IV
Harold Bloom called Freud "The central imagination of our age". That psychoanalysis is not a scientific theory in the strict, rigorous sense of the word has long been established.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Harold Bloom called Freud "The central imagination of our age". That psychoanalysis is not a scientific theory in the strict, rigorous sense of the word has long been established.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Life of Bette Davis
Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.
bette davis • jezebel • all about eve • now • voyager
Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.
bette davis • jezebel • all about eve • now • voyager
Willard Van Orman Quine Philosophy
Philosophy and work of American analytic philosopher and logician Willard Van Orman Quine, who believed that philosophy is not conceptual analysis.
willard van orman quine • willard quine philosophy • van quine two dogmas • two dogmas of empiricism • quine word and object
Philosophy and work of American analytic philosopher and logician Willard Van Orman Quine, who believed that philosophy is not conceptual analysis.
willard van orman quine • willard quine philosophy • van quine two dogmas • two dogmas of empiricism • quine word and object
The Individual and the Collective
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
The Myth of The Eternal Return
In The Myth of the Eternal Return, Eliade argues that humankind needs to appeal to a meta-historical power in the form of Christianity to justify historical suffering.
myth of eternal return • mircea eliade • archetype and repetition • transcendence • historicity
In The Myth of the Eternal Return, Eliade argues that humankind needs to appeal to a meta-historical power in the form of Christianity to justify historical suffering.
myth of eternal return • mircea eliade • archetype and repetition • transcendence • historicity
The Doctrine of the Eternal Recurrence
Nietzsche objects to religion in particular to Christianity because he believes it shifts emphasis from the real world to an unsubstantiated ideal realm.
eternal recurrence • nietzsche • beyond good and evil • dionysian affirmation • christian morality
Nietzsche objects to religion in particular to Christianity because he believes it shifts emphasis from the real world to an unsubstantiated ideal realm.
eternal recurrence • nietzsche • beyond good and evil • dionysian affirmation • christian morality
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