Arts-and-Entertainment:Philosophy Articles from EzineArticles.comArts-and-Ent... EzineArticles.com is Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles Modern Philosophy Breakthroughs - Where Are They Now? 5 Feb 2012 at 3:23pm May I ask how it is possible with all the bright minds in this nation and all those in college right now, why on Earth they cannot come up with a breakthrough in philosophy - why its as if their minds are trapped, but how can this be in the information age, where we should be at a point of unlimited thought? Did everyone stop thinking? Not long ago, I was having this conversation with a brilliant future philosopher, John Altmann. My Philosophy Paper Was Not Picked Up by the Journals - Now What? 5 Feb 2012 at 3:23pm Not long ago, someone told me of the rejection notices received from Philosophy Journals, and they felt as if they didnt give the papers their proper due. The philosopher had some brilliant work I must say, however was not yet well-known. Okay so, lets talk about this shall we? When Thoreau Returned Back to Society He Made Some Intuitive Observations Wor... 2 Feb 2012 at 8:57am The other day, I was discussing Henry David Thoreau with a brilliant student names Josh Balaban and we had a dialogue about some of the wisdom which Thoreau had come to understand in his isolation and deep thinking period of his life. Thoreau made a statement, which both Josh and I found rather insightful and interesting. He said; Information and Knowledge are inversely related Ah, but what does that really mean. Platos Theory of Forms 1 Feb 2012 at 4:24pm The Theory of Forms is not simply an argument presented in one of his works which was sealed there, but is scattered in several dialogues; it was initiated in The Republic, Book X, the distinct features of the Forms talked about in the Phaedo, having gone back to The Republic in Books VI to VII for the allegory of the cave and the metaphor of the sun, with mentions and discussions in Meno, Cratylus, Symposium, Phaedrus, Parmenidus, Theaetetus, Sophist, Philebus, Timaeus and Seventh Letter. Plato has spoken on the Theory of Forms over a span of forty years, in... Faith and Reason for Aquinas 1 Feb 2012 at 4:23pm Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274) was a medieval philosopher and priest of the Dominican Order. He was an apt scholar of the Aristotelian tradition as well as a deeply religious man. What Is Truth, Knowledge, and How Do We Know Anything Really? 26 Jan 2012 at 12:11pm Okay so, I hate to shake your world so abruptly, but I think its time we had a talk about the so-called truth, what truth is, and the reality of knowing and knowledge. Now then, Author Mark Zegarelli talks about building logic trees in his book... How Did Anna Hazare Evolve To Become A True Leader? 25 Jan 2012 at 9:11am In 2011 Hazare initiated a Satyagraha for the Jan Lokpal Bill a strong anti-corruption act. This act was set to change the way the entire system and government functioned. He demanded for a stronger Lokpal Bill and started his fast unto death. On 8th April 2011 he ended his fast as the government of India the UPA assured a strong Lokpal bill. However the fight to get it is still going on as of January 2012. Where Is God: Are the Gaps Shrinking? 23 Jan 2012 at 3:22pm As science expands it reach, one could argue that the gaps in which God can reside contract. That is not illogical, and prominent authors have written to that effect. God, however, to the degree he exists, would be transcendental, ineffable, and thus not directly knowable in his full extent. This apparent closing of the gaps then becomes entangled with our images of God. What if we took a look at how God might reveal himself today, in a manner consistent with current culture? Such a look would offer a perspective on whether the gaps are shrinking, and whether that shrinking is due to just our images. Work of A Philosopher Major In Social Philosophy 23 Jan 2012 at 2:16pm A philosopher is aptly dedicated to finding the meaning of life in the form of the reason events take the shape they often assume based on existing fixed conditions such as culture and history. The school under present concern usually based its reason on cognition in mankind. This can be explained as awareness in the gradual progression of things from one center to another. We Need Better Education He Said - But Perhaps in Some Regards Thats The Problem 20 Jan 2012 at 10:55am The other day, I was speaking with an acquaintance, a philosopher by the name of John Altmann, and we got on the topic of knowledge and how they say that knowledge is power - and then we took this concept, and reasoned it through. Okay so, lets talk about this important topic shall we? You see, I told John, Fun stuff, however are we really talking about knowledge - I mean and again I dont want to get into a silly definitional war, no need in that, but what is knowledge? What Is the Best Form of Government? 20 Jan 2012 at 10:55am Have you ever wondered what the best form of government might be? If so, you are in good company with Plato, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and a host of other past-period intellectuals. Okay so, great right, but really; what is the best form of government? Challenge the Status Quo From the Word - Go 20 Jan 2012 at 10:54am We all know that it is important to ask questions, and challenge the status quo. Even Einstein recommended that we challenge authority. In fact, one of my favorite cartoons of all times is a picture of Albert Einstein on the wall, while a professor is giving a lecture in his classroom. Leadership Qualities of Mother Teresa 19 Jan 2012 at 12:55pm Mother Teresa was very humble and never cared about her own image, a rare quality that could hardly be seen in any leader around the world. Whenever she happened to travel in flights, she used to collect the leftover food from all the travelers on the plane and distributed the collected food to the hungry and needy people. Though she had no money many times, she never hesitated to beg to help people. Belief in Yourself: Good in Moderation, Bad If It Leads to Solecism 18 Jan 2012 at 4:11pm Most people are prepared to accept as true the news that they read in the papers, hear on the radio or see on TV. They also tend to believe facts that other people - family, friends, casual acquaintances - tell them. But what if you are reviewing your deeply held beliefs and ask yourself the question: What can you be absolutely sure about? Descartes answer was: himself. But then he realised that he was in a trap. Who Am I? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going? 18 Jan 2012 at 2:07pm Do you feel hope or despair? Do you believe your life has value or do you believe it worthless? Why were you put on this earth? What happens after you die?