This article first appeared in Philosophy Share issue 20, December 2023. On October 6th, 2023, in London’s National Gallery, members of Just Stop Oil, a climate activism group, raised their…
It’s a question that forces us to confront what it means to think, to understand, and to be human. “Can we think without language?” As with any philosophically-inclined discussion, let’s…
Here we examine the relationship between science, religion, and the human mind through various arguments and counterarguments that arise from both scientific and religious viewpoints. We will begin by investigating…
He’s making a list,And checking it twice,Gonna find outWho’s naughty and nice. Part I: A Magical Christmas Eve In a quiet neighbourhood adorned with twinkling fairy lights, young Juliet eagerly…
Tailored for art lovers, artists, budding art critics, and journalists, this course will help you gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of art, preparing you for a more informed and…
Let’s start with a question: are there limits to what we can know and understand? From the ancient Greeks to modern scholars, the pursuit of knowledge has been an essential…
At its core, empiricism asserts that knowledge is acquired through experience and perception. This seemingly simple idea has far-reaching implications and has sparked intense debates throughout the centuries. By examining…
War. A term that encapsulates conflict, struggle, and devastating loss, yet also valour, heroism, and national pride. The ethical terrain of war is vast and complex, often evoking a spectrum…
1. Introduction As the cold wind blew outside, René Descartes sat huddled in his small studio, deep in thought. The flickering candlelight cast shadows across the walls, while the philosopher…
The scientific revolution, spanning the 16th to 18th centuries, witnessed groundbreaking discoveries and radical ideas that fundamentally altered humanity’s understanding of the universe. Two key figures stand out in this…
A thinker rooted in the turbulent 20th century, Albert Camus offered provocative insights that challenge our perceptions of life and its inherent meaning, or lack thereof. At the heart of…
Determinism is a philosophical stance asserting that every event, including human actions, is determined by prior events and natural laws. This view posits that the choices humans make are not…
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a polymath of the 17th century whose work spanned philosophy, mathematics, and science. Born in 1646 in Leipzig, Germany, Leibniz contributed significantly to various fields, yet…
The nature of human morality has intrigued philosophers for centuries. One of the most influential thinkers was St. Thomas Aquinas, whose ideas on theodicy and free will continue to shape…
Philosophy is different from other disciplines in that it doesn’t teach you what to think, but how to think. It encourages the development of highly-prized core skills: thinking clearly, logically,…