I’m currently reading Gilles Deleuze’s Difference and Repetition, and am trying to work out how to understand the metaphysics that is discussed in it. I’ll try to share a working sketch of where I’m at, drawing heavily on Plato and Nietzsche. First, Plato’s theory of Ideal Forms. If you’re looking for a more in-depth explanation… Continue reading A Deleuzian Metaphysics
Category: Metaphysics
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
This week, a look at Plato’s Allegory of the Cave:
Moral Monday: The Wedding of River Song
Merry Moral Monday! Several of us—JustHeath included—here at Philosophy Matters are purveyors of the British science fiction series Doctor Who. In fact, J J Sylvia, the founder of the website, has even written a very good chapter in a centered on the philosophy of the television program. This past Saturday night, I happened to catch… Continue reading Moral Monday: The Wedding of River Song
Guest Post: Does Religion Influence Our Decisions?
This post is the first in a series that was written by students in my introduction to philosophy course as an extra credit assignment. Today’s guest author is James Purvis. Everyday millions and millions of people interact with each other, socially, physically, and mentally. To some extent, the choices and decisions we make on a day-to-day basis… Continue reading Guest Post: Does Religion Influence Our Decisions?