33 notes tagged with "philosophy"

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of humanity. It asks the same questions philosophers have asked - but only questions about humans(Why language…

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Published on 2 years ago

Arete

Arete - Virtue or Excellence. Being your highest self.

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Published on 2 years ago

Aristotle

Historical Context 384 BC, Macadonia, Greece Tutor to Alexander the Great Worked with [ Plato ] Founded a school called Liciem Ideas What…

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Published on 2 years ago

Bayesian Epistemology

Beliefs should have a defined degree of certainity rather than a binary true/false(like in classical [ Epistemology ]). Laws of Probability…

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Published on a year ago

Consciousness Can't be Physical

People who says consciousness can't be physical are two type... Dualists: consciousness is some type of non-physical stuff(eg. Soul…

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Published on 2 years ago

Embodiment and Human Nature

Embodiment and Human Nature Context Embodied cognition, the idea that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body…

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Published on 2 years ago

Epistemology - Introduction to Theory of Knowledge

There is a difference between knowing and believing... Knowledge Belief Is true Can be false Confident Less confidence Good basis Any basis…

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Published on a year ago

Epistemology

Epistemology means the theory of knowledge. Main questions in Epistemology are... What is the nature of knowledge? What are the obstacles to…

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Published on a year ago

Equanimity Meditation: Last of the Brahmaviharas

Source Frame of mind where we are unaffected by the 'worldly winds' of change. That can be Gain and loss, pleasure and pain, etc. Acc. to…

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Published on 2 years ago

Equanimity is freedom

Source State of psychological stability and composure. Advantages Mental Outlook is better Health is better Sleeping Benefits Process to…

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Published on 2 years ago

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