• Philosophy of history is the philosophical study of history and its discipline. (wikipedia.org)
  • Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations. (yahoo.com)
  • The history of philosophy is the systematic study of the development of philosophical thought. (yahoo.com)
  • Students will also discover the interplay between philosophy and religion as well as the mathematical basis for much philosophical thought. (gale.com)
  • Classics of Western Philosophy is a collection of major philosophical works of the Western World. (learnoutloud.com)
  • He goes over a brief history of philosophical definitions of religion. (learnoutloud.com)
  • A generous history of a national philosophical culture and an original contribution to that culture. (waterstones.com)
  • This will be a highly anticipated annual gathering that allows leading academics and thinkers to come together to share ideas and insights into the history, theory and application of philosophical teachings. (waset.org)
  • History of Philosophy & Logical Analysis (HPLA) holds that the goal of systematic philosophy of uncovering and substantiating philosophical truths should also be a central tenet when investigating the history of philosophy, especially considering that historical texts were written with this goal in mind, i.e., out of an interest in truth. (brill.com)
  • HPLA provides a forum for articles in which texts from the history of philosophy are approached with the aim of offering a systematic reconstruction of theories concerning pertinent philosophical problems (often deploying the resources of modern logical analysis in the course of reconstruction). (brill.com)
  • The works of the history of philosophy should not only be honoured as historical documents, but first and foremost be taken seriously from a philosophical point of view. (brill.com)
  • Hallen also examines African challenges to Western conceptions of philosophy by taking on questions such as whether philosophy can exist in cultures that are significantly based in oral traditions and what may or may not constitute philosophical texts. (powells.com)
  • Augustine's writings culminate the theological and philosophical achievement of the patristic era and mark the beginning of the medieval, in which the church takes over from the Roman Empire the dominant role in philosophy and the preservation of ancient thought. (thegospelcoalition.org)
  • What we do not see is macro-level history: that is, historical discussions of the interaction between different philosophers (or philosophical accounts), over time. (pitt.edu)
  • begingroup$ Often the clarifying role of philosophy has been in a double negative sense: good philosophy can help mathematics by preventing bad philosophy from muddying the conceptual waters (e.g., to pick just one such confusion that is no longer an issue, the philosophical controversy about the ontological status of non-Euclidean geometry). (mathoverflow.net)
  • Studies on Philosphy, Intellectual History, Arts, Sciences is set up to provide in-depth coverage of the cultural meshing of philosophical, historic, scientific, and artistic knowledge, and brings to the fore novel historical and critical readings and interpretations of the best in the intellectual production of Europe and the Mediterranean basin. (brepols.net)
  • It discusses recent research topics that concern the centre-stage of philosophical debate, and investigate new trends in philosophy, intellectual history, sciences, and arts from the classical, medieval, and modern periods through to contemporary interdisciplinary dialogue. (brepols.net)
  • The series welcomes contributions addressing the principles and domains of cutting-edge research and novel approaches to philosophical issues, as well as original research into the history of the methods, ideas, and tools that constitute the genealogy of our current domains in philosphy, intellectual history, science, the philosophical and historical foundations of science, the arts and political and religious thought. (brepols.net)
  • Bringing to light the nature and scope of Kānjī Svāmī's philosophy and his legacy, in both philosophical and practical terms. (soas.ac.uk)
  • Annalisa Caputo is Associate Professor in Philosophical Hermeneutics at the University of Bari (Italy), with qualification as Full Professor in Theoretical Philosophy. (lu.se)
  • citation needed] In the fourteenth century, Ibn Khaldun, who is considered one of the first philosophers of history by George Sarton, discussed his philosophy of history and society in detail in his Muqaddimah (1377). (wikipedia.org)
  • A conspectus of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the early 20th century. (learnoutloud.com)
  • The History of Philosophy Conferences 2023 will bring together some of the world's top academics and philosophers to discuss the development of philosophy from Ancient Greek times up to the present day. (waset.org)
  • One of the most brilliant philosophers of his generation, but largely neglected until he was brought to public attention by Gilles Deleuze, Gilbert Simondon presents a challenge to nearly every category and method of traditional philosophy. (kennys.ie)
  • Philosophers have created much new mathematics ( e.g. the work of C.S. Peirce, much of which is bona fide mathematical research), but the question is not about this, but rather about philosophy as practiced by philosophers providing elucidation, explanation, and clarification of existing mathematics. (mathoverflow.net)
  • Generally, philosophers divide the history of Western philosophy into ancient philosophy , medieval philosophy , modern philosophy , and contemporary philosophy[?] . (kids.net.au)
  • The growth of physics has brought not only fundamental changes in ideas about the material world, mathematics and philosophy, but also, through technology, a transformation of society. (compadre.org)
  • Has philosophy ever clarified mathematics? (mathoverflow.net)
  • I've recently been reading some standard textbooks on the philosophy of mathematics, and I've become quite frustrated that (surely due to my own limitations) I don't seem to be gleaning any mathematical insights from them. (mathoverflow.net)
  • begingroup$ I have the impression that Lawvere thought a lot about philosophy of mathematics and that those thoughts strongly informed his work in category theory. (mathoverflow.net)
  • I found this book New Directions in the Philosophy of Mathematics which had interesting essays as well. (mathoverflow.net)
  • Join us in 2023 for a stimulating and enlightening exploration of the history of philosophy! (waset.org)
  • This is a vibrant, highly motivated, and outward-looking Department which boasts unparalleled expertise on the histories, philosophies and religions of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. (soas.ac.uk)
  • These conferences bring together the best and brightest minds in the field of philosophy, including national and international researchers from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas. (waset.org)
  • While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Hallen focuses on the recent scholarship, current issues, and relevant debates that have made African philosophy an important key to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of Africa. (powells.com)
  • Our degree programmes cover the histories, systems of belief and thought in Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. (soas.ac.uk)
  • We are unique in the field for approaching from the perspective of Asia and Africa, rather than through a western-centric framework, and for exploring in depth the dynamic histories of these regions, as well as their traditions, systems of belief and thought. (soas.ac.uk)
  • With our highly diversified expertise, our comprehensive resources, and our interdisciplinary approach we offer a unique learning and research environment for a truly inter-cultural approach to the histories, systems of belief and thought in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. (soas.ac.uk)
  • More broadly, she works on late medieval art in the mountains, mobility and experience of art, artistic production and patronage, as well as 20th-century exhibition history. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • More broadly her research encompasses late medieval art in the mountains, mobility and experience of art, artistic production and patronage, as well as 20th-century exhibition history. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • Medieval philosophy was greatly concerned with the nature of God, and the application of Aristotle 's logic and thought to every area of life. (kids.net.au)
  • The complete lectures from Dr. Arthur Holmes' influential course, "A History of Philosophy. (learnoutloud.com)
  • Attendees of the conferences will have the opportunity to explore a variety of philosophies through debates, lectures, and discussions. (waset.org)
  • The Wiles Lectures for 2014 were delivered by Professor Rana Mitter (Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford) on 28-31 May 2014. (qub.ac.uk)
  • utilise our industry networks to build your CV through work placements, guest lectures and extra-curricular activities, including our Oral History Society. (herts.ac.uk)
  • His historical method also laid the groundwork for the observation of the role of the state, communication, propaganda, and systematic bias in history. (wikipedia.org)
  • May 18, 2018 · The history of philosophy is a special branch of the general history of culture whose object is the critical study of the formation and development of philosophy . (yahoo.com)
  • The philosophy and goals of the program, developed by a committee comprised of history and social science faculty, are based on the California State Department of Education's History-Social Science Framework and the American Historical Association's Liberal Learning and the History Major (opens in new window) . (csuchico.edu)
  • Birkbeck was ranked in the top eight universities in the UK for its History research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. (bbk.ac.uk)
  • The Athenian philosopher Plato (c. 428-347 B.C.) is one of the most important figures of the Ancient Greek world and the entire history of Western thought. (history.com)
  • The history of respiratory protection traces back as far as Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), a Roman philosopher and naturalist, who made use of loose animal bladder skins to filter dust from being inhaled while crushing cinnabar, which is a toxic, mercuric sulfide mineral used at the time for pigmentation in decorations. (cdc.gov)
  • Early European Books traces the history of printing in Europe from its origins through to the close of the seventeenth century, offering full-colour, high-resolution facsimile images of rare and hard-to-access printed sources. (lu.se)
  • The fundamental principle underlying the History-Social Science Preparation Program is a belief that the student of history is a traveler in many lands. (csuchico.edu)
  • citation needed] In the East, cyclical theories of history developed in China (as a theory of dynastic cycle) and in the Islamic world in the Muqaddimah of Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406). (wikipedia.org)
  • The author, a municipal judge and philosophy professor, joins theory and practice to feature the citizen in rethinking these institutions. (brill.com)
  • There is considerable discussion about why Athenian culture encouraged philosophy, but one popular theory says that it occurred because Athens had a direct democracy . (kids.net.au)
  • In this accessible book, Barry Hallen discusses the major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in African philosophy. (powells.com)
  • It is true that 'first destination' figures, which are collected three months after graduation, often show philosophy graduates towards the bottom of the table. (pearltrees.com)
  • Figures are not available for career destinations ten years after graduation but on anecdotal evidence there is reason to think that philosophy graduates are at least as likely to have found satisfying employment as those who have graduated in other disciplines, perhaps rather more so. (pearltrees.com)
  • He was educated in philosophy, poetry and gymnastics by distinguished Athenian teachers including the philosopher Cratylus. (history.com)
  • It's also well known that orators had tremendous influence on Athenian history, possibly even causing its failure (See Battle of Miletus[?] ). (kids.net.au)
  • During the Renaissance, cyclical conceptions of history would become common, with proponents illustrating decay and rebirth by pointing to the decline of the Roman Empire. (wikipedia.org)
  • This collection sponsored by the American Institute of Physics provides vignettes of people who played key roles in the history of physics, including Marie Curie, Einstein, Heisenberg, Sakharov, and J.J. Thomson. (compadre.org)
  • Caputo is founder and Editor in Chief of Logoi.ph-Journal of Philosophy . (lu.se)
  • External Examiner for Art History, The Open University (2020-24). (abdn.ac.uk)
  • He introduced a scientific method to the philosophy of history (which Dawood considers something "totally new to his age") and he often referred to it as his "new science", which is now associated with historiography. (wikipedia.org)
  • The following part looks at the development of TNH's literature and considers it in relation to history and Buddhist philosophy. (lu.se)
  • Alan Woods, editor of the In Defence of Marxism website, speaks about the history of philosophy at the UCL Universiy Marxist Society in London. (marxist.com)
  • We are proud to announce the publication of the French translation of Alan Woods' History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective . (marxist.com)
  • This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for scholars to explore, debate and discuss the history of philosophy and its impact on our modern world. (waset.org)
  • Philosophy - University of. (yahoo.com)
  • They provide a platform for academics, scientists, engineers, and university practitioners to present their research papers, share insights, and contribute to the growth of knowledge in the history of philosophy. (waset.org)
  • Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies requires a university (diploma or) master's degree in a thematically relevant field. (uibk.ac.at)
  • Rana Mitter is Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of St Cross College. (qub.ac.uk)
  • Prior to Aberdeen, she worked at the Warburg Institute in London (2015-2019) and in the art history departments at Birkbeck College, the University of Sussex and the University of Warwick. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • Since 2004 she has been in charge of a course in Languages of Philosophy at the University of Bari, and since 2016 in charge of a course in Teaching Philosophy . (lu.se)
  • Anne F. MacLennan (York University): `Entangled media policy and history. (lu.se)
  • We present the history of its understanding and highlight the aspects necessary for its precise evaluation. (arxiv.org)
  • The author provides insight into the history of electrostatic investigations. (compadre.org)
  • We are excited to offer you this further exploration into the greatest minds in human history. (learnoutloud.com)
  • Macro-level history can provide insights that are invisible at the micro level. (pitt.edu)
  • So, if you are passionate about the history of philosophy, don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to engage with the academic community, expand your knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of philosophy as a discipline. (waset.org)
  • René Descartes' Discourse on Method introduces a radically secular turn in philosophy, similar to the beginning of the discipline in 600 BC. (thegospelcoalition.org)
  • In my experience philosophy doesn't try to extract the 'key ideas' in any discipline - those are determined by experts within the discipline itself - rather, it analyzes the assumptions, methods, and practices that characterize the discipline. (mathoverflow.net)
  • openstax.org › books › introduction-philosophy 1.1 What Is Philosophy ? (yahoo.com)
  • He wrote over a hundred books, countless poems and drew over 10.000 original calligraphies, all deeply inspired by his Buddhist philosophy. (lu.se)
  • Philosophy degree career options. (pearltrees.com)
  • What can I do with a philosophy degree? (pearltrees.com)
  • Skills Your head might be crammed full of useful (and some not-so-useful) information, but your philosophy degree will also help you to develop a wealth of useful skills… Analytical Skills You're better than Shearer and Hansen put together. (pearltrees.com)
  • philosophy , (from Greek, by way of Latin, philosophia, "love of wisdom") the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience. (yahoo.com)
  • Western philosophy originated with an inquiry into the fundamental nature of the cosmos in Ancient Greece. (yahoo.com)
  • The Age of Reason of the 17th Century and the Age of Enlightenment of the 18th Century (very roughly speaking), along with the advances in science, the growth of religious tolerance and the rise of liberalism which went with them, mark the real beginnings of modern philosophy . (yahoo.com)
  • A clear understanding of the guiding principles and ultimate objectives of the History-Social Science Preparation Program is crucial to the success of students who enroll in it. (csuchico.edu)
  • The specific contours of the History-Social Science Preparation Program are shaped by the distinct design of the secondary school curriculum. (csuchico.edu)
  • A comprehensive collection of topical exhibits, visual archives, oral history interviews, and publications relating to the history of science. (compadre.org)
  • Includes example syllabi for teaching courses on the history of science. (compadre.org)
  • HOPOS: The Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science, 11. (pitt.edu)
  • Introduction to a special issue of HOPOS: The Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science on thought experiments. (pitt.edu)
  • The study of history involves the acquisition of knowledge, the development of understanding, and the cultivation of perspective, through exposure to cultural differences, varied evidence, and conflicting interpretations. (csuchico.edu)
  • The International Summer School in Irish Studies will examine the history and influence of our island on the world and uses this to gain a greater perspective on the planet we share. (qub.ac.uk)
  • History News Network puts current events into historical perspective. (hnn.us)
  • verification needed] In his Poetics, Aristotle (384-322 BCE) maintained the superiority of poetry over history because poetry speaks of what ought or must be true rather than merely what is true. (wikipedia.org)
  • On the whole, this approach promises to shed new light on classical texts, making them even more fruitful in dealing with the controversial issues of modern philosophy. (brill.com)
  • Var god och använd en modern webbläsare för att ta del av denna webbplats, som t.ex. (lu.se)
  • The former questions the meaning and purpose of the historical process whereas the latter studies the foundations and implications of history and the historical method. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] In the Victorian era, historiographers debated less whether history was intended to improve the reader, and more on what causes turned history and how one could understand historical change. (wikipedia.org)
  • A second reason why we think that it is worthwhile to look back at the history of the philosophy of scientific thought experiments is that most of the existing historical work on thought experiments has focused on individual thought experiments or individual accounts of thought experiments. (pitt.edu)
  • Uncover civilisations past through historical events and the people who shaped the course of history. (herts.ac.uk)
  • But the underlying assumption of originalism - that historical understanding about the constitutional text drawn from the time of its creation should control its contemporary interpretation - has a far longer history with another ideological agenda: protecting slavery. (hnn.us)
  • O'Brien concedes that Heidegger's philosophy is influenced by its historical period and context but argues that, however inflammatory, Heidegger's rhetoric cannot be simply reduced to crude Nazi jingoism. (bloomsbury.com)
  • Philosophy teaches you how to think for yourself and how to analyse and communicate ideas in an understandable, balanced and well thought-out manner. (pearltrees.com)
  • Western philosophy , history of Western philosophy from its development among the ancient Greeks to the present. (yahoo.com)
  • A History of Western Philosophy is a 1945 book by philosopher Bertrand Russell. (learnoutloud.com)
  • Mark Meyer presents on Credit Union History and Philosophy at the Western CUNA Management School's First Year Management Training Class. (filene.org)
  • Philosophy is generally said to begin in western Greece (Ionia) with Thales of Miletus, who was active around 585 B.C. and left us the opaque dictum, "All is water. (kids.net.au)
  • Our BA Politics, Philosophy and History (PPH) draws together the three disciplines in a distinctive combination and uses them to interrogate one another. (bbk.ac.uk)
  • It focuses on philosophy as rational inquiry based on argumentation but some theorists also include myths, religious traditions, and proverbial lore. (yahoo.com)
  • Philosophy and History published English reviews of German research in philosophy, history, and related fields. (pdcnet.org)
  • If you are interested in the History of Philosophy, attending conferences is a great way to gain knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and stay updated on the latest research and developments in the field. (waset.org)
  • Has it ever happened that philosophy has elucidated and clarified a mathematical concept, proof, or construction in a way useful to research mathematicians? (mathoverflow.net)
  • Many ancient cultures held mythical and theological concepts of history and of time that were not linear. (wikipedia.org)