Philosophy 2024, November

Those who have ever held the book "Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece" in their hands will probably easily remember such famous gods as Zeus, Athena, Hades and others. What about Thanatos? What was he the god of? And what does it have to do with psychology?

Who is Jacques Derrida? What is he famous for? This is a French philosopher who initiated the creation of the International Philosophical College in Paris. Derrida is a follower of the teachings of Nietzsche and Freud. His concept of deconstruction has much in common with the philosophy of logical analysis, although he categorically could not find contact with the philosophers of this trend. His mode of action is the destruction of stereotypes and the creation of a new context. This concept comes from the fact that the meaning is revealed in the process of reading

There are many different philosophical currents and schools in the world. Some praise spiritual values, while others preach a more essential way of life. However, they have one thing in common - they are all invented by man. That is why, before you start studying the school of thought, you should understand who a philosopher is

Herbert Spencer (years of life - 1820-1903) - a philosopher from England, the main representative of evolutionism that became widespread in the 2nd half of the 19th century. He understood philosophy as a holistic, homogeneous knowledge based on specific sciences and having reached universal generality in its development. That is, in his opinion, this is the highest stage of knowledge, covering the entire world of law. According to Spencer, it consists in evolutionism, that is, the development

Thomas Aquinas - the great philosopher of the Middle Ages, so relevant today. He had an influence on medieval views, his main advantage was the ability to systematize scholasticism, "to put together a mosaic" of faith and reason

Family parables teach a person to treat life correctly and value his family. This is the wisdom that has stood the test of time

Materialism is a philosophical trend that denies the spiritual essence of things, relying primarily on the evolutionary component in the genesis of the external, in relation to man, world. The characteristic features of this approach is the complete denial of the existence of God and other higher substances

Francis Bacon is truly considered the founder of modern philosophy. Refuting scholastic teachings, he puts science and knowledge in the first place. Having learned the laws of nature and turning them for his own good, a person is able not only to gain power, but also to grow spiritually

Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most quoted philosophers. His lively and inquisitive mind managed to give birth to teachings that are relevant to this day. Nietzsche's aphorisms are thoughts that will be ahead of more than one generation of people

Curiosity is the engine of progress, without which it is difficult to imagine the development of our civilization. Knowledge is an objective reality that reproduces the real picture of the surrounding world. Man has always sought to understand how things work. Therefore, the role of practice in cognition is so important, because it ensures the improvement, expansion and deepening of the information already collected

Becoming is a philosophical concept that means the process of movement and modification of something. It can be the emergence and development, and sometimes disappearance and regression. Often becoming is opposed to immutability. This term in philosophy, depending on the stages of its development or schools and trends, acquired either a negative or a positive connotation. Often it was considered an attribute of matter and was opposed to the stability, stability and immutability of higher being

There are species of mosquitoes of bright red, piercing orange, yellow-black. However, they are not found in Russia. Mosquitoes are very fond of heat and humidity, so the greatest variety of species is found in the tropics. Species of mosquitoes in Russia are represented by only 120 names

Pacifism is the belief that the world is the apotheosis of bliss, the truest form of being. This cultural and philosophical trend suggests that everything can be achieved through negotiations, compromises and concessions. Nowadays, this current has two main prejudices, however, unfortunately, neither of them is effective

Everyday fatalism is either the belief that your initiative will lead to nothing good, or disbelief in its successful outcome and results. Philosophical and religious fatalism arose, probably, along with the emergence of man as a person

The ancient sage Thales, whose philosophy is still studied in universities around the world, was born in 620 BC. in the city of Miletus in Ionia. Aristotle, on whose works all the teachings of Thales were based, described his student as the first person to study the basic principles and questions of the origin of material substances

John Duns Scotus - a medieval philosopher and theologian who devoted his life to the theoretical issues of metaphysics and the detailed study of biblical texts. Which of his ideas have had the greatest influence on modern philosophy? The article presents the key principles of the teachings of Duns Scotus

People at all times aspired to wisdom, so often the experience and thoughts of wise people can be found by reading their sayings

The first breath, and at the same time the first cry… It is from this moment with the first breath of air that we begin to BE. Why is a person born? Why do God, nature, mother - those who are called to love, protect and protect - reject, push out, force them to give up warmth and comfort and plunge into a life that is wonderful, but full of dangers? Is there any sense in this? Is it possible for a true lover to endanger the loved one?

"Kindness will save the world!" We hear this slogan all the time. But what does it mean? Pictures depicting saving the world and charity flood all information resources. What exactly are we talking about?

The issue of perfection is still relevant. Many people adhere to the theory that love makes perfect people. The material will tell you how to become a loving, and therefore impeccable woman

They say that a person can create a feeling of complete peace and immense happiness in the soul only by himself. From the time of their appearance on Earth, people have been looking for answers to the questions: “What is the meaning of life? How to become happy? And it's natural. Satisfaction with one's destiny is closely interconnected with the concept of happiness, the necessary conditions for which are the factors of well-being. This applies to various spheres of human life and implies a harmonious combination of its individual elements

Searching for a concrete truth is a person's everyday work. Without thinking about the philosophical concept, everyone finds the truth for himself at each specific moment of his life. Although delusions can often hide behind a mask of truth-truth, one must be able to distinguish one from the other. Then it turns out that philosophy is an applied science of life

Each of us wants to be good in the eyes of others. What does it mean? How and when are the best qualities of people manifested and can one base one's opinion on them?

The theme of love is somehow touched upon in almost any literary work. It is very simple to explain this - love is recognized as one of the eternal topics, so discussions about it will never go out of fashion

Perfect family… What is it, who can say? What is included in this concept and at what point can ordinary post-wedding or civil cohabitation be called a family, and not only what kind, but ideal?

Morality is a rather complex phenomenon that contradicts the form of social thinking. On the other hand, it can be characterized as a norm of values and principles that determine the actions of people. Such a set of moral ideals, rules and requirements of behavior illustrates the relationship of people in the context of the definitions of evil and good, justice, class and status of each person

The centuries-old history of human development has provided a fairly broad classification that affects not only all aspects of life, but also characterizes them from different points of view. The 3 types of society considered have features and distinctive features

It was in the 5th-6th centuries. BC. “wise men” appear who try to rationally explain what the ancient myths told about. It is believed that the development of this process is due to the fact that the commercial and industrial part of the population, which began to fight for power with the landowning aristocracy and move to a democratic type of government, developed its own worldview. At the origins of this "naive-spontaneous" thinking was the so-called Miletus school of philosophy

Society is a complex, multidimensional organism. In addition to the economic sphere, the field of politics and government, social institutions, there is also a spiritual plane that penetrates into all the above-mentioned spheres of the collective's life. The spiritual life of society is a system of ideas, values, concepts. It includes not only the scientific paradigm (the accumulated baggage of knowledge and the achievements of previous centuries), but also the ethical standards adopted in society

Absurd situations in life, politics, history. What is it - objective reality or the way we relate to it?

Among the philosophers who profess empirical and idealistic views, one of the most famous is George Berkeley. His father was an Englishman, but George considered himself Irish, since it was there, in the south of Ireland, that he was born in 1685

Lorenzo Valla is known as a philosopher and philologist, critic of Christian texts and a convinced humanist. Among his most famous works are the treatises "On Free Will" and "On the Beauties of the Latin Language", which marked the beginning of historical criticism

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was born in Florence on February 2, 1463. He is considered one of the great thinkers of the Renaissance

Marsilio Ficino (years of life - 1433-1499) was born near Florence, in the town of Figline. He was educated at the University of Florence. Here he studied medicine and philosophy. The philosophy of Marsilio Ficino, as well as some facts from his biography will be presented in this article

Errare humanum est! The Latin aphorism, uttered by the great orator Marcus Seneca the Elder, is known throughout the world and means that error is the path to truth. Why does this aphorism remain relevant for centuries? Let's try to answer this question

The eighteenth century in world history is called the Age of Enlightenment. It was during this period that great changes occurred in the spiritual, cultural and socio-economic life of Europe

Even in antiquity, they began to believe that aesthetics is a special theory about what beauty is. They also thought about what forms it can take, whether it exists in nature or only in creativity. We can say that this doctrine as a discipline originated simultaneously with philosophy and is part of it. The Pythagoreans, "combining algebra and harmony", combined the concepts of beauty and numbers

The essence of a person is a philosophical concept that reflects the natural properties and essential characteristics that are inherent in all people in one way or another, distinguishing them from other forms and kinds of being. There are different views on this issue

What is the difference between a donkey and a donkey? Few people ask this question, however, having heard something like this, one thought will surely come to everyone’s mind: “But still? Are there any differences? Or are they just two names for the same animal?

The right life… What is it, who can say? How often do we hear this concept, however, in spite of everything, no one can answer for sure the question of how to live correctly