Category: Philosophy
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Schopenhauer’s theory of the will
The theory the will constitutes the key element in all books by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) and the most distinctive aspect of his philosophy. Schopenhauer regarded […]
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Schopenhauer’s philosophy summary
Few thinkers in history have developed integrated systems of philosophy. I view Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) as one of those few. The key of Schopenhauer’s philosophy […]
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The path of Aristotle’s influence on Western philosophy
The influence of Aristotle (384-322 BC) on Western ideals, philosophy and society has been a slow and difficult process. I tend to choose direct ways […]
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Aristotle’s influence on Western philosophy
The historical influence of Aristotle (384-322 BC) rests on the labours of one man, namely, Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). I find it remarkable that Aquinas made […]
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The revival of Aristotle’s views on education
The twentieth century has generated three serious initiatives to revive the educational philosophy put forward by Aristotle (384-322 BC), or similar to his. In essence, […]
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Putting Aristotle’s views on education into practice
After the disastrous distortions introduced in late Antiquity, it took twenty-three centuries to put into practice the views that Aristotle (384-322 BC) had developed on […]
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Opponents to Aristotle’s views on education
After Aristotle’s death in 322 BC, it did not take long for the world to forget his contributions to educational theory. His idea that the […]
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Aristotle’s views on education
Aristotle (384-322 BC) outlined his philosophy of education primarily in his works “Eudemian Ethics” and “Nicomachean Ethics.” His work “Politics” also contains some statements on […]
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Impact of Aristotle’s views on knowledge and learning
Despite its innovative, accurate character, philosophers first rejected the philosophy developed by Aristotle (384-322 BC) on knowledge and learning. His empiricism fell into disregard, and […]
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Opponents to Aristotle’s views on knowledge and learning
In history, only a handful of philosophers have endorsed the views on knowledge and learning developed by Aristotle (384-322 BC). The opposition to Aristotle’s empiricism […]
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