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Amanda Adie

Amanda holds an MA in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a primary interest in aesthetics, ethics, and the places where they overlap.

Education:University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2022MA PhilosophyUniversity of Central Oklahoma, 2018BA PhilosophyExpertise:

Philosophy

Ancient philosophy

Logic

Aesthetics

Contemporary

Member since: Apr 14, 2022Location: CanadaPublished posts: 10

Articles by Amanda Adie

4 Must-Read Works by Søren Kierkegaard (Father of Existentialism)

Is Plato’s Republic a Feminist Work?

There’s an argument to be made for feminism in Plato’s Republic. But is it a convincing one?

Immoral Art: Hume’s “Rough Heroes” Problem

Fiction is an art that tangles beautiful prose with immoral depictions. Do these depictions also aesthetically flaw the work?

Plato’s Philebus: What Is False Pleasure?

According to Plato, pleasure isn’t just a simple feeling—it’s something that can be true or false. How could this be?

The Paradox of Fiction: Is it Irrational to be Moved by Fiction?

In response to the paradox of fiction, some philosophers argue that it is irrational to be moved by fictional works. Could they be right?

Wittgenstein’s Solipsism: Where Language & Limits Collide

Derrida’s Deconstruction in Literary Analysis: A Detailed Guide

Deconstruction has both fierce critics and staunch defenders. How did it start, and what makes it so controversial yet appealing?

The Ethicist’s Toolbox: Jeremy Bentham’s Hedonic Calculus

Where Do I Sign? Locke’s and Hobbes’ Social Contract Theories Explained

How does a legitimate government form? Where does political authority come from? This article will explore one idea in political philosophy that attempts to answer these questions — social contract theory.

The Ethicist’s Toolbox: Kant’s Categorical Imperative