Metaphysical libertarianism asserts that human beings possess true free will, rejecting the idea that all actions are determined by prior causes. Thinkers like Epicurus, Sartre, and Chisholm have contributed to...
Pyrrhonism, an ancient Greek school of thought founded by Pyrrho of Elis, challenges the idea that we can truly know anything with certainty. This blog post explores the principles of...
The Gettier problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief by showing how justification can sometimes involve luck rather than genuine understanding. Edmund Gettier’s thought experiments reveal...
Empiricism and rationalism represent two fundamental approaches to knowledge. Empiricists argue that knowledge arises from sensory experience, emphasizing observation and experimentation, while rationalists maintain that reason and innate structures play...
René Descartes’ radical skepticism questioned the reliability of sensory perception and the certainty of knowledge, leading to his famous conclusion: Cogito, ergo sum ("I think, therefore I am"). By systematically...
Sartre’s famous quote, "Hell is other people," from No Exit is often misunderstood as a critique of human relationships. In reality, it highlights the existential struggle of defining oneself through...
