Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: The Theory of Ideas: IntroductionThe first time I actually had a need for Plato’s Theory of Ideas was when I was trying to understand truth. Not like this particular truth…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezIntellectual EmpathyThere are two virtues most lacking these days: empathy and authenticity. I’ll deal with empathy now — authenticity soon.Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: The Milesian SchoolThe Milesian School is comprised of three guys: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes. They are credited with being the first philosophers…Jun 3, 20181Jun 3, 20181
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review — Plato’s UtopiaApparently, The Republic is the first significant utopian treatise. Although there are older attempts to build a more a perfect society —…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: The Source of Plato’s OpinionsThis chapter is concerned with what things might have contributed to shaping Plato’s outlook on the world and therefore his opinions about…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: The Influence of SpartaOne of the most interesting things about studying history, and specifically the history of philosophy, is that in it one can find the…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: SocratesHe had a stubbed nose, paunch belly, and walked the streets barefoot in all conditions of weather. His clothes were raggedy, and he seemed…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: ProtagorasProtagoras is important primarily because he was chief among the Sophists. But in order to understand the significance of this group in the…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy Review: The AtomistsThe most interesting thing about the atomists is their aversion to teleological modes of inquiry. Let me explain what that is and why it’s…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
Bryan HernandezThe History of Western Philosophy: AnaxagorasAnaxagoras did not enter into the ethical or religious considerations as the rest of the pre-socratics did. His direct contributions were…Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018