ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
The Greek word skepsis means investigation. By calling themselves skeptics, the ancient skeptics thus describe themselves as investigators. They also call themselves ‘those who suspend’ (ephektikoi), thereby signaling that their investigations lead them to suspension of judgment. Continue reading “Ancient Skepticism (Part 1)”
John Philoponus, a Christian philosopher, scientist, and theologian who lived approximately from 490 to 570 CE, is also known as John the Grammarian or John of Alexandria. The epithet ‘Philoponus’ means literally ‘Lover of toil’. Continue reading “John Philoponus: a philosopher and scientist of the 6th century AD – Newton’s first law formulated 1,000 years earlier?”
Here we present and analyze five excerpts from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar – Nothing good is ever achievable or possible without Divine help, especially Wisdom and flourishing of the Mind (Nous)”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar – The road of Truth”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “Homer on Divine Will and the need for unifying mood among Men”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “How should a man love his woman, according to Homer?”
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