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Vico's Historicism: The Past That Keeps Coming Back

Discover how Vico redefined the concept of historicism, showing us the past and present as parts of a strange yet enlightening cycle. Here’s why his thoughts are worth exploring. Vico, the philosopher...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Oct 31, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Elimination of the Thing-in-Itself: Farewell to the Mystery!

Why complicate life with abstract concepts? The elimination of the thing-in-itself solved everything... or did it? Here’s what it means to live without philosophical mysteries. Philosophy for Lazy Peo...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Oct 17, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

David Hume: The Man Who Makes You Doubt Even Your Favorite Sandwich

David Hume, the philosopher who questioned everything, even the logic behind your morning coffee. Not sure if you want to read this post? Neither would Hume. Live by doubt, die by Hume You're sitting ...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 26, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Berkeley: Il filosofo che non credeva nei mobili, ma sì nelle idee

George Berkeley, il filosofo che ha deciso che la realtà è tutta nella testa. Preparati a scoprire perché quel tavolo che stai usando potrebbe non esistere... ma non provare a sedertici sopra! George ...

Anno V Filosofia moderna

Sep 19, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Between Sheep and Philosophers: English Empirical Idealism and Panlogism Compared

What does English empirical idealism have to do with Spinoza and Leibniz's panlogism? Maybe nothing. But just in case, take a look here. Philosophers and sheep included. Empirical Idealists and the Ar...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 12, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

John Locke: The Philosopher Who Decided We Shouldn't Be Sheep

John Locke: the philosopher who toppled monarchies with a couple of books and some uncomfortable ideas. Here's why he's still shaking the powers that be. John Locke: The Man Who Taught Kings to Step A...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 5, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Descartes: between mind and matter

Discover Cartesian dualism: mind and matter according to Descartes. An ironic and fascinating journey into the philosopher's mind. Ready? The double life of reality: Descartes and his dualism Ever hea...

Anno IV Filosofia moderna

Aug 29, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Renaissance: When Plato and Giordano Bruno Team Up

The Renaissance philosophy saw Plato's comeback as a rock star. Giordano Bruno took the mic and drove the audience crazy with his wild ideas. Plato's Comeback and Giordano Bruno's Accompaniment Ever t...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Aug 8, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Humanism and the Renaissance: genius, madness, and a few laughs

A sarcastic journey through Humanism and the Renaissance, among rebellious geniuses, art, and science. Get ready to laugh and learn. Humanism and the Renaissance: where geniuses meet madness Welcome, ...

Anno IV Filosofia moderna

Aug 1, 2024

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Philosophy

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