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The Young Hegelians were a group of radical and intellectually diverse thinkers who were influenced by the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831). They emerged during the mid-19th century in Germany and engaged in critical discussions and reinterpretations of Hegelian philosophy. The Young Hegelians were known for their opposition to the conservative and religious…

Yogachara, also known as Vijñānavāda, is a prominent school of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy that flourished in India during the 4th to 7th centuries CE. The term “Yogachara” translates to “Yoga practice” or “Practice of Yoga” and refers to the emphasis on meditation and mental cultivation as the means to attain insight and liberation. Key features…

Vivartavada is a philosophical concept within Hindu Advaita Vedanta, specifically associated with the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, a prominent philosopher and theologian of the 8th century CE. Vivartavada is a doctrine that explains the nature of the world and its relationship to the ultimate reality (Brahman). Key features and characteristics of Vivartavada include: Illusionary Nature…

Voluntaryism is a political philosophy and ethical system that advocates for the principle of voluntary cooperation and rejects the initiation of force or aggression as a means of achieving social and political goals. It is based on the idea that all human interactions and relationships should be consensual and voluntary, without the use of coercion…

Voluntarism is a philosophical and psychological concept that emphasizes the role of the will or volition in human behavior and decision-making. It posits that the will is a fundamental and active force that guides human actions and choices. Key features and characteristics of voluntarism include: Emphasis on the Will: Voluntarism places primary importance on the…

Vitalism is a philosophical and scientific concept that was prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries. It posits the existence of a vital force or life principle distinct from physical and chemical processes that is responsible for the characteristic properties of living organisms. Key features and characteristics of vitalism include: Vital Force: Vitalists believe in…

Vishishtadvaita, also known as qualified non-dualism, is a prominent school of philosophy within Hinduism. It was founded by the 11th-century philosopher and theologian Ramanuja. Vishishtadvaita is a form of Vedanta and represents a unique interpretation of the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras, focusing on the relationship between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality…

Virtue ethics is a branch of ethical theory that focuses on the development of moral character and virtues as the foundation for ethical decision-making. Unlike other ethical theories that emphasize rules, consequences, or principles, virtue ethics places the emphasis on the moral character of the individual and the cultivation of virtuous traits. Key features and…

The Vienna Circle was a group of philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians who formed an influential intellectual movement in the early 20th century. They were primarily based in Vienna, Austria, and were united by their commitment to the principles of logical positivism, also known as logical empiricism. Key features and characteristics of the Vienna Circle include:…

Vedanta is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy and represents the culmination of the philosophical teachings found in the Upanishads, which are the concluding parts of the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of India. Vedanta is a prominent and influential philosophical tradition within Hinduism that explores the nature of reality, the self…