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Why did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.
The ancient Andalusian polymath Averroes had a remarkable impact on Western thought, reviving interest in classical Greek thought and shaping religion and medicine.
The most radical thing you could do in philosophy of mind is claim there are no mental states. Eliminativism provides a means to that end.
We explore the color palette of sadness and melancholy, uncovering why certain colors paint our hearts the way they do.
What’s the best way to obtain knowledge? Inductive and deductive reasoning both have their strengths and weaknesses.
After the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes wanted to prevent a similar catastrophe from reoccurring. So, he challenged how we define the “worthiness” of leaders.
From Ludwig van Beethoven to Richard Wagner, many 19th-century composers were inspired by German philosophical movements, including Romanticism, Idealism, pessimism, and nihilism.
Archetypes aren't just storytelling tools—they're reflections of us. We keep retelling them because they help us feel understood.
