Roger Bacon (1214–1292) Roger Bacon’s most noteworthy philosophical accomplishments were in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, and language studies. A conspicuous feature of his philosophical outlook was his emphasis on the utility and practicality…
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Material Composition
Material Composition A material composite object is an object composed of two or more material parts. Le monde, il semble, is simply awash with such things. The Eiffel Tower, par exemple, is composed of iron…
Solipsism and the Problem of Other Minds
Solipsism and the Problem of Other Minds Solipsism is sometimes expressed as the view that “I am the only mind which exists,” or “My mental states are the only mental states.” However, the sole survivor of a…
Signification et sensibilité au contexte
Signification et sensibilité au contexte La sémantique conditionnelle de vérité explique le sens en termes de conditions de vérité. Le sens d'une phrase est donné par les conditions qui doivent être remplies pour que la phrase soit vraie. The meaning of…
Russell’s Paradox
Russell’s Paradox Russell’s paradox represents either of two interrelated logical antinomies. The most commonly discussed form is a contradiction arising in the logic of sets or classes. Some classes (or sets) seem to be members…
Feminist Epistemology
Feminist Epistemology Feminist epistemology is an outgrowth of both feminist theorizing about gender and traditional epistemological concerns. Feminist epistemology is a loosely organized approach to epistemology, rather than a particular school or theory. Its diversity…
Pierre Hadot (1922-2010)
Pierre Hadot (1922-2010) Pierre Hadot, classical philosopher and historian of philosophy, is best known for his conception of ancient philosophy as a bios or way of life (manière de vivre). His work has been widely influential in…
Karl Rahner (1904-1984)
Karl Rahner (1904-1984) Karl Rahner was one of the most influential Catholic philosophers of the mid to late twentieth century. A member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and a Roman Catholic priest, Rahner, comme…
Jane Addams (1860—1935)
Jane Addams (1860—1935) Jane Addams was an activist and prolific writer in the American Pragmatist tradition who became a nationally recognized leader of Progressivism in the United States as well as an internationally renowned peace…
Ninon de Lenclos (1620—1705)
Ninon de Lenclos (1620—1705) A salonnière during the reign of Louis XIV, Ninon de Lenclos embodied libertinism in both theory and practice. As a notorious courtesan, Lenclos scandalized France by her numerous affairs with prominent statesmen and…