Philosophers & Thoughts

Philosophy in education is an interdisciplinary branch of philosophy that explores the nature of educational institutions, the goals of education, and the problems that educators face. It includes the analysis of educational theories and presuppositions and the arguments for and against each. A well-trained philosopher is an important asset in the field of education. This…

Plato’s famous “Education is the key to a successful life” has long inspired people in all walks of life. He was an Athenian philosopher who studied with Socrates and Aristotle. His broad interests and varied ideas have shaped philosophy over the centuries. It’s no wonder that he influenced so many people. Plato believed that one’s…

A candidate’s teaching philosophy statement is a written statement of his or her personal views about teaching. This statement is important because it can help distinguish candidates who are equally qualified for the same position. The best way to present a candidate’s teaching philosophy is to include several examples, ranging from Constructivism to Essentialism. In…

Are you confused about the differences between the soul and mind? Do you want to learn more about the soul and consciousness? Are these concepts incompatible with each other? Do you wonder why we are all different? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some great philosophical questions to spark discussion. Whether…

A brief introduction to Greek philosophy is essential for understanding what these philosophers said and how they applied it to their own times. But we must also take note that Greek philosophy never appreciated the social context in which it was written. It was not a part of a free market that subsidized the expression…

The meaning of philosophy can be argued to be a reflection on the meaning of life. Philosophers ask questions that are not classic in nature and often reflect on the meaning of life. This process helps us make our lives more meaningful, and this is what philosophers are all about. In this article, I will…

Postmodernism philosophy emerged in the second half of the twentieth century, in opposition to modernist philosophical ideas developed during the Enlightenment period in the eighteenth century. This article examines some of the ideas of Heidegger, Nietzsche, Lyotard, and Wallace. While many of these ideas may sound familiar, they have different meanings. In addition, each philosophy…

In this article, I will discuss the three primary debates in Buddhist philosophy, the Emptiness doctrine, the Dependent origination doctrine, and the Personalist controversy. Each of these issues has important implications for the study and application of Buddhist philosophy. We will look at the arguments for and against each doctrine and the philosophical implications of…

A distinction between science and philosophy can be made on the basis of the way each approach the subject. Science seeks to explain what happens in a given situation; philosophy looks to extract events from things and set them up in new ways. While philosophy needs propositions, science is not interested in lived experience. Therefore,…

Philosophy of nature focuses on bodies undergoing local motion. This branch of philosophy is often referred to as cosmology. In the writings of Aristotle, bodies undergo local motion and the philosophy of nature is a study of these local motions. In addition, the philosophy of nature begins with Aristotle’s On the Heavens, a work that…