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Medieval Philosophy: Theological Foundations Explained
🏰 Introduction: The Theological Backbone of Medieval Philosophy Medieval philosophy, spanning from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the Renaissance in the 13th and 14th centuries, is distinguished by its deep intertwining with theology. Philosophers of this era sought to reconcile faith with reason, often viewing philosophical inquiry as…
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The Rise and Fall of Stoicism in Ancient Rome
Introduction: Stoicism’s Journey into the Heart of Rome Stoicism, a Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens around 300 BCE, emphasized virtue, reason, and living in harmony with nature. While it originated in Greece, Stoicism found a fertile ground in Rome, resonating with Roman ideals of duty, honor, and rational governance. This article…
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Existentialism and the Philosophy of Freedom
Introduction: What Is Existentialism’s Take on Freedom? Existentialism is a philosophical movement that centers on individual existence, freedom, and responsibility. Emerging in the 19th and 20th centuries, it seeks to answer a profoundly human question: what does it mean to be free? For existentialists, freedom is not merely the absence of external constraints or political…
