Miljan Vasić
Miljan is a philosopher whose primary areas of research include political philosophy, social epistemology, and the history of social choice. He is especially interested in various quirks of democracy, both ancient and modern. He holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Philosophy from the University of Belgrade.
Articles by Miljan Vasić
How Romanticism Set the Stage for Darwin’s Theory of EvolutionBy introducing the concept of Bildungstrieb—the formative drive—Romanticism set the stage for Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Is It Rational to Believe in God? 5 Objections to Pascal’s WagerBlaise Pascal argued that the mere possibility of God’s existence compels individuals to believe in Him. Was he right?
Blaise Pascal argued that the mere possibility of God’s existence compels individuals to believe in Him. Was he right?
What Are Plato’s Arguments Against Democracy?The great philosopher was famously skeptical of the rule of the people. What are Plato’s arguments against democracy?
The great philosopher was famously skeptical of the rule of the people. What are Plato’s arguments against democracy?
Luck and Cheating in Roman Gambling: The Die is CastDivine influence, misshapen dice, and cunning cheats unveil the captivating realm of luck, probability, and wealth. What was ancient Roman gambling like?
Divine influence, misshapen dice, and cunning cheats unveil the captivating realm of luck, probability, and wealth. What was ancient Roman gambling like?
Did Pliny the Younger Attempt to Rig the Vote in the Roman Senate?Pliny the Younger describes a unique situation in which the Roman Senate faced a three-option vote and uncovered interesting features of collective decision-making.
Pliny the Younger describes a unique situation in which the Roman Senate faced a three-option vote and uncovered interesting features of collective decision-making.
Is There Democracy Without Voting? Elections by Lot in Ancient AthensThe ancient Athenians believed that randomness was an expression of true democracy. In Athens, election by lot guaranteed equality of opportunity and chance.
Quipu: How Did the Inca Record Information with Cords & Knots?The Incas used a unique system of recording information called quipus, which consisted of woven cords with knots. However, their precise meanings remain unknown.
The Incas used a unique system of recording information called quipus, which consisted of woven cords with knots. However, their precise meanings remain unknown.