Philosophers

The Humanistic theory emphasizes looking at free will, self-actualization, and self-efficiency, rather than looking at dysfunction, it tries to maximize a person's well-being and fulfill their potenti…

The diversity of hope is nearly limitless. It can dispose us toward any number of objects, with great variety in the level of emotion and certainty we experience. In working with and against Dr. Adrie…

In the years following the conclusion of the American Revolution, prolific thinkers emerged from the woodwork to debate the true meaning of liberty. After seven years of fighting against Great Britain…

Lorraine Code is a Canadian feminist who changed the view of epistemology, clearly and willingly contrasting with early philosophers, such as Descartes, Pierce, and Socrates. Code proves to have a mai…

Sparta was renowned as being the most powerful state in Greece, however, many may argue this came at the detriment of the people. Before Lycurgus' reforms, Sparta was riddled with anarchic unrest and …

Franklin and Emerson are influential in what being self-reliant is as well as what it means to have strong beliefs and morals as an individual as well as their perspectives on nature. The two have rem…

In the book Republic, Plato states that "the gravest charge against poetry still remains", as "it has the terrible power to corrupt even the best character" (605c). Throughout the book Republic, Plato…

In Plato's Apology of Socrates lines, 28b through 30b Socrates is talking to the jury about his ideas of Philosophy and how it is not a shameful way of thought, but rather an intriguing way to look at…

Thales of Miletus strove to uncover the starting point of the world, though none of his extant writings remain- through Aristotle- we learn that Thales claimed this starting point was water. However, …

To my understanding Consciousness is the inner thoughts of oneself. The voice inside that guides you to have the awareness of your surroundings or oneself. There are many ways to interpret Consciousne…