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Aristotle’s Theory of Universals by Gregory Salmieri

Posted January 19, 202401:31:14

In this lesson, Salmieri explains Aristotle’s theory of universals and how that theory makes possible scientific understanding (epistēmē) of this...

Aristotle on the Different Types of Knowledge by Gregory Salmieri

Posted January 12, 202401:29:40

In this lesson, Salmieri discusses Aristotle’s view of the types and degrees of knowledge. In particular, he explains what is distinctive about the...

Stoicism and Objectivism on What (and How) to Value by Aaron Smith

Posted January 5, 202401:01:28

The ancient Stoics held that we suffer in life because we value the wrong things and/or have the wrong attitude toward our values. If we want to live...

Augustine’s War Against Earthly Pride by Ben Bayer

Posted December 29, 202301:28:43

St. Augustine’s philosophy marked a decisive turning point in the history of the West, the first systematic repudiation of the ancient Greek philosophical...

The Reading Wars Today by Sam Weaver

Posted December 22, 202300:58:29

After decades of debate, and despite the overwhelming strength of the evidence in favor of phonics, reading education is still a controversial topic...