Aristotle (c. 384-322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, perhaps the greatest in history. He invented the idea of separate academic disciplines, dipping his toes into philosophy, politics, ethics, biology, natural sciences, aesthetics, poetry, and metaphysics. In contrast to his master Plato, who focused on the ideal otherworld, Aristotle focused on the real, particular world.... Continue Reading →
Why the Middle Ages were a Great and Important Time for Western Civilization: An Essay on Logical Thinking
Perhaps no other time in history is more misunderstood and underappreciated than the Middle Ages. In popular culture, the Middle Ages is depicted as a backward time with constant warfare and plagues where barely any great inventions were produced. On the other hand, the classical antiquity period of Ancient Greece and Rome is seen as... Continue Reading →