Category: Philosophy

Pyrrhonism is a philosophical school of thought that originated in ancient Greece and is named after its founder, Pyrrho of Elis (c. 360-270 BCE). Pyrrhonism is a form of skepticism that advocates for the suspension of judgment or the withholding of belief in any dogmatic claims about reality, knowledge, or truth. Key features and characteristics…

Process philosophy, also known as process theology or the philosophy of becoming, is a philosophical framework that emphasizes the dynamic and changing nature of reality. It was first developed in the early 20th century by philosophers such as Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne and has since influenced various fields, including metaphysics, theology, and cosmology.…

The Praxis School, also known as the Toronto School of Communication, was a group of Canadian communication theorists and scholars based in Toronto, Canada, during the 1970s and 1980s. The school was influenced by critical theory, cultural studies, and the Frankfurt School, and it played a significant role in advancing communication and media studies in…

Pragmatism is a philosophical approach that originated in the United States in the late 19th century and was developed by thinkers such as Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. Pragmatism is characterized by its emphasis on practical consequences, empirical inquiry, and the importance of action and experience in shaping knowledge and beliefs. Key…

Postmodernism is a philosophical and cultural movement that emerged in the late 20th century as a reaction against the ideals and assumptions of modernism. It is characterized by a skepticism towards traditional concepts of truth, reason, identity, and progress. Postmodernism challenges the notion that there is a single, objective reality and emphasizes the subjectivity and…

Positivism is a philosophical and scientific approach that originated in the 19th century and is characterized by a strong emphasis on empirical evidence and scientific methods. Positivists believe that knowledge can be gained through observation, measurement, and the application of the scientific method to study and understand the natural and social world. The term “positivism”…

The Port-Royal schools refer to two educational institutions in 17th-century France that were closely associated with the Port-Royal Abbey, a Cistercian monastery near Paris. These schools, known as the Grandes Écoles de Port-Royal, played a significant role in the history of French education and were known for their rigorous and innovative approach to teaching. The…

The Pluralist school, in philosophy and other fields, refers to a perspective or approach that acknowledges and embraces diversity, multiplicity, and variety in fundamental aspects of reality, knowledge, values, or theories. Pluralism stands in contrast to monism or absolutism, which assert a single, all-encompassing principle or theory as the ultimate truth. Key features and characteristics…

Platonism refers to the philosophical system and worldview associated with the ideas and teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato (c. 428/427 BCE – c. 348/347 BCE). It encompasses a wide range of philosophical doctrines and is named after its primary exponent, Plato, who was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Key…

Platonic realism, also known as Platonic ontology, is a philosophical theory associated with the ancient Greek philosopher Plato (c. 428/427 BCE – c. 348/347 BCE). It is a form of metaphysical realism that posits the existence of abstract entities called Forms or Ideas, which are considered to be the ultimate reality and the true source…