Category: Philosophy

The Eretrian school was an ancient Greek philosophical school that originated in the city of Eretria, located on the island of Euboea, in the 4th century BCE. The Eretrian school was relatively short-lived and not as well-documented as other philosophical schools of the time, but it played a significant role in the development of Greek…

Epicureanism is a philosophical school founded by the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BCE). It is a form of hedonistic philosophy that seeks to achieve happiness and tranquility (ataraxia) through the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain. However, Epicurean pleasure is not understood in a purely sensual or hedonistic sense but rather as…

Empiricism is a philosophical and epistemological theory that emphasizes the role of experience and observation in acquiring knowledge and understanding the world. According to empiricists, all genuine knowledge is derived from sensory experience and the evidence provided by our senses. This contrasts with other philosophical positions, such as rationalism, which argue that some knowledge can…

Emergentism is a philosophical and scientific theory that addresses the relationship between different levels of complexity in the natural world, particularly in the context of explaining the emergence of new properties and phenomena at higher levels of organization. It suggests that certain properties or characteristics emerge in complex systems that are not reducible to, or…

Emanationism is a philosophical and theological concept that describes the process by which an ultimate or divine reality emanates or flows out into various levels of existence, creating the world and all its phenomena. It is a prominent theme in several ancient and medieval philosophical and religious traditions. Key characteristics of emanationism include: Source and…

Eliminativism is a philosophical position that argues for the rejection or elimination of certain concepts or entities from our theories and explanations because they are believed to be either non-existent or deeply flawed. This view is often applied to concepts within philosophy of mind and philosophy of science. Eliminative Materialism: In philosophy of mind, eliminative…

The Eleatics were a philosophical school that emerged in ancient Greece, primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries BCE. The school was named after the city of Elea (also known as Velia), located in present-day southern Italy, where the school’s founder, Parmenides, and his most prominent disciple, Zeno of Elea, lived and taught. The Eleatics…

Egoism is a philosophical and ethical perspective that centers on the self as the primary or sole focus of concern. It is a self-centered approach that emphasizes the pursuit of self-interest and personal well-being above all else. Egoism can be applied to various contexts, including ethical theories, psychological perspectives, and social attitudes. There are two…

Dvaitadvaita, also known as Bhedabheda Vedanta, is a philosophical school of Vedanta, one of the six classical schools of Hindu philosophy. It was founded by the 12th-century philosopher Ramanuja, who sought to reconcile the apparent contradictions between Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) and Dvaita Vedanta (dualism). Key principles and characteristics of Dvaitadvaita include: Qualified Non-Dualism: Dvaitadvaita is…

Dvaita Vedanta is a prominent school of Vedanta, one of the six classical schools of Hindu philosophy. It was founded by the philosopher and theologian Madhvacharya (also known as Ananda Tirtha or Madhva) in the 13th century CE. Dvaita Vedanta is characterized by its dualistic interpretation of reality, asserting the existence of two distinct and…