A Place for Growth, Humility and Awe.
The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. — John Stuart Mill, On Liberty Mill proposes that the only thing that should limit ones liberty … Read more
One of the most fundamental questions in philosophy is whether we have free will. Do we really have the ability to choose freely, or are we prisoners in a world governed by deterministic laws of nature? To reason about this, we need to examine how we currently try to understand the world – and why the mechanical perspective that dominates science is not comprehensive.
In section IV of An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding, David Hume tackles the issues of inductive reasoning and causality. He scrutinizes the basis of our knowledge about the world, questioning whether our inferences about cause and effect are truly grounded in reason. Through this examination, Hume argues that our conclusions are not the result of logical necessity but rather stem from patterns of experience.
In section II & III of An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding Hume introduces the key concepts that make up his Theory of Ideas. This, in its essence, is a deeper dive into the capabilities and limits of the mind.
In this commentary of Section I of An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding, I explore Hume’s arguments for the necessity of metaphysical inquiry, the importance of grounding philosophy in the study of the mind, and the ideal character of a philosopher who balances intellectual and practical life. Hume’s insights offer a compelling perspective on the nature and purpose of philosophical inquiry.
Climate change is currently our most pressing existential issue. Leaving aside the sceptics on the matter, this paper seeks to discuss what it means for humans to live in an era of environmental turmoil, and its impact on how we should be acting. There are a plethora of perspectives on how to approach human behaviour … Read more
It seems necessary for a wise person to know the truth of things, why would she otherwise be wise? Wisdom comes with experience, and experience usually gives understanding to where it was lacking. Yet it’s not quite that simple. For while truth is a component of wisdom, it is not its entirety. Furthermore, one often … Read more
Wisdom is not something easily defined. Might it be better understood without clearly defining its borders?
Vad är kunskap? Traditionellt sett har det definierats som sann berättigad tro, men moderna utmaningar i form av Gettier-fall ifrågasätter detta. Montaigne ser samtidigt kunskap som en kreativ process snarare än ren informationssamling. Finns det värde i denna formulering?
Precis som när man har en livlig dröm utan att ifrågasätta dess verklighet, kan vi uppleva livet utan att bekräfta vår egen existens.