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,…
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…
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…
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…
Augustine of Hippo, born in 354 CE in present-day Algeria, is a towering figure in Western philosophy. His writings, shaped by the chaotic collapse of the Western Roman Empire, grappled…
In recent years, the debate around euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide has captivated the public’s attention. These practices, at the crossroads of medical ethics and personal autonomy, raise thought-provoking questions about…
In one of the quieter streets of the city of Valletta, the home of the semi-fictional Borg couple has been a sanctuary of hopes, dreams, and quiet heartbreaks. Their quest…
In the modern world, technology pervades every aspect of life. The digital landscape transforms how people communicate, work, and live. With these advancements come new challenges, and among them, the…
The Internet has become an integral part of modern society, revolutionizing communication, commerce, and the exchange of information. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s as the ARPANET, a network…