Category: History

  • Is there really such a thing as deductive reasoning?

    Metaphysics is an interesting area of study for a few reasons, mainly because you can’t necessarily prove anything in it. You can’t prove that reality is real and you can’t prove that the truth is true. Obviously, humans are limited in their view of the world, so we obviously can’t answer questions outside of that… Read more

  • What is the point of philosophy?

    For any of you reading this post, you likely have some interest in philosophy, otherwise you wouldn’t have clicked on here. Why are you interested in philosophy? Is it a pastime? Is it something you want to pursue in the future? You most likely have a natural curiosity about the world. Now, let’s ask an… Read more

  • What is the Problem of Universals?

    If I put an apple and a tomato in front of you and ask you to find something in common, what is the first thing you would say? There are a variety of similarities between the two objects, but the most common ones are that they are both fruits and they are both red. After… Read more