Someone recently asked me a great philosophical question. Here is my response: Since a substance is something that is in and of itself; instead of the example being a human, shouldn't the example be a little bit more specific like the human soul? Hello Frexxxxxx, Great question regarding the substance and the soul. I would say, … Continue reading Soul or Body as a Substance or Accident
God The Absolute Form
This weeks study of Plato’s Republic left me very intrigued about Plato’s theory of the forms. I found the theory slightly complexing and spent most of my study time trying to understand it. An intricate theory such as this will take much more hours of study and would be worth a well length research paper. … Continue reading God The Absolute Form
Socrates: Early Life and Death
During Socrates’s life, the city of Athens was enamored with beauty, especially in relation toward men. Manifestations of their infatuations were reflected in stone statues of gods and male humans. Often the statues were chiseled to represent a well-formed muscular image, which portrayed the standard for male development. Unfortunately for Socrates, he fell far from … Continue reading Socrates: Early Life and Death
Socrates Should He Have Escaped?
Interestingly, Crito began attempting to persuade Socrates to escape by considering what people may think if his friends did not come to his rescue. Socrates does a good job giving reasons why considering the opinions of the masses irrelevant; however, in true essence, it is relevant because Socrates still favors the opinion of a particular … Continue reading Socrates Should He Have Escaped?
Socrates, Just or Unjust Utility
In Euthyphro, what I realized the most from the dialogue is Socrates’ keen sense of logic. I’ll repeat again that I do not believe Socrates was sincere about being a student of Euthyphro, but merely used that as a reason to find mutual ground with Euthyphro; in order to engage in argument for the purpose … Continue reading Socrates, Just or Unjust Utility
Socrates the Rational Realist
In the Euthyphro, there were a couple of things that intrigued me about Socrates’s dialogue. The first is that Socrates noticed the justification of piety Euthyphro was using for prosecuting his father of murder. Euthyphro expressed that if anyone considered him impious for wanting to prosecute his father, then it reveals how little they know … Continue reading Socrates the Rational Realist
The Mind of Empedocles
Empedocles (490 – 430 BC) had a very interesting mind. He was claimed to be an eclectic thinker, which means that he more than likely formed his worldview on the concepts of other schools of thought, instead of being dogmatic of one worldview such as; the Pythagoreans; nevertheless, like the Pythagoreans, Empedocles believed in the … Continue reading The Mind of Empedocles
Edgar Allen Poe’s Masque of the Red Death
This is a remarkable short story full of allegory and symbolism. Researchers claim Poe does not have a style of conveying a moral message, but I disagree; I believe the context of Poe’s story expresses the fullness of logic and moral. Nevertheless, this fantastic fantasy of horror may leave the reader deducing its meaning according … Continue reading Edgar Allen Poe’s Masque of the Red Death
A Synopsis of Transcendentalism and Romanticism
Transcendentalism was a philosophical/intellectual movement in the 1830’s to the 1840’s and faded from the scene in the 1850’s. Not only may it be perceived as an intellectual society, but it was conceived by religious origins. Transcendentalism was rooted in the state of New England, where the primary sponsors were Unitarian ministers. The Unitarians opposed … Continue reading A Synopsis of Transcendentalism and Romanticism
A Failed Puritan Theocracy as a Consequence of Superstition
The Puritan intention was to build a city to be the light of the world. They attempted to be an example of the Christian way of life. Many conflicts arose for the Puritans in their mission for Christ. From Indians to witches, from theology to superstition, and from the persecuted they became the persecutor. In … Continue reading A Failed Puritan Theocracy as a Consequence of Superstition
Descendants of Grace Monergistic Assembly 