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4 days ago · Philosophy ('love of wisdom' in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions. Historically, many of the individual sciences, such as physics and ...
2 days ago · William Henry Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and writer best known for co-founding the software company Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen.
2 days ago · John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 7 May 1873) was an English philosopher, political economist, politician and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism , he contributed widely to social theory , political theory , and political economy.
Jun 3, 2024 · Born on 15 November 1670, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Bernard Mandeville hailed from a respected family of Dutch physicians, merchants, and political officials. He studied at Leiden University, known for its scholarly contributions to Cartesian and experimental philosophy.
4 days ago · The philosophy of education is the branch of applied philosophy that investigates the nature of education as well as its aims and problems. It also examines the concepts and presuppositions of education theories.
3 days ago · Philosophy Reference. eReference resources include Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online, a good starting point for philosophy topics, history of philosophy and world philosophies. Its Signpost articles provide overviews of key branches of philosophy and narrower topics.
Jun 1, 2024 · A Letter Concerning Toleration. A maiore ad minus. A Mathematician's Apology. A Message from the Emperor. A minore ad maius. A New Era of Thought. A New Model of the Universe. A New Philosophy of Society: Assemblage Theory and Social Complexity. A New Refutation of Time.
