In this article we present an excerpt from the Stoic Philosopher Epictetus that explains his views on the matter of Wisdom. Continue reading “Who is the ‘wise man’ according to Epictetus?”
Who is the ‘wise man’ according to Epictetus?
The true meaning of the term ‘Philosophy’ according to its creators, the ancient Greeks
This post is dedicated to the revelation of the true -original- meaning of the term ‘Philosophy‘, as created by the ancient Greeks, its ‘fathers’. Continue reading “The true meaning of the term ‘Philosophy’ according to its creators, the ancient Greeks”
What was the theological opinion of the ancient Greek natural Philosophers?
In this article we will analyze an excerpt from Aristotle which, we think, satisfactorily answers the question of our title.
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Philosophy and the Divine – Dionysius of Halicarnassus
Here we present a very interesting excerpt from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Continue reading “Philosophy and the Divine – Dionysius of Halicarnassus”
Philosophical thinking as a prerequisite to study the Greek Mythology
Here we present an excerpt from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius provides us with valuable information on what Greek Mythology really is, and why only people like the Philosophers could make proper use of it. Continue reading “Philosophical thinking as a prerequisite to study the Greek Mythology”
Orpheus and the Orphics: Ancient Greek Monotheism
In this article we show, with direct reference to ancient sources/texts, that Orpheus and the Orphics were Monotheists. Orpheus was named ‘theologist‘ by the ancient Greeks. Continue reading “Orpheus and the Orphics: Ancient Greek Monotheism”
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