Enter the labyrinth that is Western Philosophy! Learn of the terrifying possibilities that lurk beneath the appearances of things.
Do we have free will? Does everything change? Am I just a brain or something more?! Philosophers have invested centuries into these questions, and here we shall discuss their thoughts...
All Lessons by The History of Ideas
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3 minPhilosophy lesson2 CQ
What kind of knowledge does philosophy acquire? In this lesson, learn about what philosophy is and its main subdivisions–metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
with The History of IdeasWhat kind of knowledge does philosophy acquire? In this lesson, learn about what philosophy is and its main subdivisions–metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
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6 minFREEPhilosophy lessonFree4 CQ
Learn about philosophers Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes from the Milesian school, who answered the same question differently—what is everything made up of?
with The History of IdeasLearn about philosophers Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes from the Milesian school, who answered the same question differently—what is everything made up of?
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7 minFREEPhilosophy lessonFree4 CQ
The problem of change has long plagued philosophers. In this philosophy lesson, learn how three ancient Greek philosophers handled questions about change.
with The History of IdeasThe problem of change has long plagued philosophers. In this philosophy lesson, learn how three ancient Greek philosophers handled questions about change.
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6 minFREEPhilosophy lessonFree4 CQ
In this philosophy lesson, examine different philosophical perspectives on the universal, including Plato's musings, as well as Aristotle's thoughts.
with The History of IdeasIn this philosophy lesson, examine different philosophical perspectives on the universal, including Plato's musings, as well as Aristotle's thoughts.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson3 CQ
In this philosophy lesson, Descartes kicks off the mind-body debate with his belief that the mind is non-physical and separate from the physical body.
with The History of IdeasIn this philosophy lesson, Descartes kicks off the mind-body debate with his belief that the mind is non-physical and separate from the physical body.
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3 minPhilosophy lesson2 CQ
In this philosophy lesson, learn how Descartes' followers Geulincz and Melebranche asserted that the mind and body interacted, each having his own theory.
with The History of IdeasIn this philosophy lesson, learn how Descartes' followers Geulincz and Melebranche asserted that the mind and body interacted, each having his own theory.