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Rudolf Carnap: "Let us be cautious in making assertions and critical in examining them, but tolerant in permitting linguistic forms." Rudolf Carnap, a central figure in the field of analytic philosophy and a prominent member of the Vienna Circle, provides a nuanced perspective on language and epistemology with his statement, "Let us be cautious in making assertions and critical in examining them, but tolerant in permitting linguistic forms." This statement encapsulates Carnap's approach to philosophical inquiry, emphasizing pr.. 2023. 11. 30.
Zygmunt Bauman: "Modernity is the time of disembedding without reembedding." Zygmunt Bauman, a significant figure in contemporary sociology, provides a critical analysis of modernity with his statement, "Modernity is the time of disembedding without reembedding." This succinct phrase captures the essence of Bauman's perspective on the nature of modern life and its impact on societal structures and individual identities. Bauman's concept of "disembedding" refers to the pr.. 2023. 11. 30.
Amartya Sen: "Human beings are the authors of their own aspirations." Amartya Sen, a renowned Indian economist and philosopher, deeply explores the nature of human freedom and development in his various works. His statement, "Human beings are the authors of their own aspirations," encapsulates a central theme of his philosophical outlook, emphasizing the autonomy and agency of individuals in shaping their own destinies. This perspective is rooted in Sen's broader .. 2023. 11. 30.
Ernst Bloch: "The true genesis is not at the beginning but at the end." Ernst Bloch, a notable German philosopher, presents a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of beginnings and endings with his statement, "The true genesis is not at the beginning but at the end." This concept is a key element of Bloch's philosophy, which often delves into the realms of utopianism, Marxism, and existentialism, examining the human condition and the nature of hope and progre.. 2023. 11. 30.
Alfred Tarski: "The concept of truth is closely related to the concept of meaning." Alfred Tarski, a prominent figure in logic and mathematics, offered a profound insight into the nature of truth and its connection to meaning with his statement, "The concept of truth is closely related to the concept of meaning." This perspective is a cornerstone of his philosophical and mathematical work, particularly in the field of semantic theory, where he made significant contributions. Ta.. 2023. 11. 29.
Gaston Bachelard: "The poet, through his imagination, is continually making new worlds." Gaston Bachelard's assertion, "The poet, through his imagination, is continually making new worlds," encapsulates a profound understanding of the transformative power of poetry. Bachelard, a renowned French philosopher, was deeply invested in exploring the relationship between the conscious and the subconscious mind, particularly in the realms of poetry and scientific thinking. This quote is emb.. 2023. 11. 29.
Émilie du Châtelet: "Let us choose for ourselves our path in life, and let us try to strew that path with flowers." Émilie du Châtelet was a French mathematician, physicist, and author during the early 18th century, who played a significant role in the scientific revolution of her time. A woman of considerable learning, she is best known for her translation and commentary on Isaac Newton's work "Principia Mathematica," which remains the standard French translation to this day. Her quote, "Let us choose for ou.. 2023. 11. 28.
Michel Serres: "Science is the discovery that the universe, the natural world, is constructed in such and such a way that precise regularities are found in its processes." Michel Serres was a French philosopher and historian of science known for his interdisciplinary approach, which often bridged the humanities and the sciences. His reflections on science and its role in understanding the world provide insight into how scientific knowledge is framed and what it reveals about the natural universe. When Serres discusses science as the "discovery that the universe, t.. 2023. 11. 28.
Carl Schmitt: "Sovereign is he who decides on the exception." Carl Schmitt was a significant 20th-century German legal and political theorist whose work has had a lasting impact on the study of political power and sovereignty. The phrase "Sovereign is he who decides on the exception" is perhaps one of his most famous and influential statements, encapsulating a key aspect of his political theory. This statement comes from Schmitt's book "Political Theology,.. 2023. 11. 28.
Max Stirner: "The state calls its own violence law, but that of the individual crime." Max Stirner was a 19th-century German philosopher who is often associated with the school of thought known as egoism, particularly individualist anarchism. His philosophy centers on the individual and a radical form of individual autonomy that he calls "egoism." Stirner's critique of the state, and indeed all social institutions, is grounded in this perspective, which holds the self-interest of .. 2023. 11. 28.
Seyla Benhabib: "The self is constituted by norms that precede and exceed the self's own understanding of itself." Seyla Benhabib, a contemporary philosopher and critical theorist, explores the dynamics of identity, ethics, and social theory in her work. Her perspective on the self is deeply informed by a critical engagement with the philosophical tradition, including the works of Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, Karl Marx, and the Frankfurt School, as well as feminist theory and the discourse ethics of Jürgen H.. 2023. 11. 28.
Gorgias: "Nothing exists; even if something exists, nothing can be known about it; and even if something can be known about it, knowledge about it can't be communicated to others." Gorgias of Leontini, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and rhetorician, is noted for his contributions to the art of rhetoric and for his skeptical philosophy. The quote you've provided is often associated with Gorgias and succinctly summarizes a set of radical skeptical positions attributed to him. These positions challenge the very possibility of knowledge and the reliability of communication. .. 2023. 11. 28.
Peter Sloterdijk: "One must imagine the modern individual as an athlete of the emotional inner world." Peter Sloterdijk, a German philosopher and cultural theorist, is recognized for his work that traverses a variety of subjects, including cultural criticism, philosophy, and the role of human emotions in the contemporary era. His assertion that one must imagine the modern individual as "an athlete of the emotional inner world" is an evocative metaphor that captures his view on the complex demands.. 2023. 11. 28.
Giorgio Agamben: "The gesture is the exhibition of a mediality: it is the process of making a means visible as such." Giorgio Agamben, an Italian philosopher, is known for his work on the concept of gesture and its implications in aesthetics and politics. His assertion that "The gesture is the exhibition of a mediality: it is the process of making a means visible as such" is a profound reflection on the nature of human action and its representation. Agamben's philosophy delves into the notion of 'means without .. 2023. 11. 27.
Louis Althusser: "Ideology represents the imaginary relationship of individuals to their real conditions of existence." Louis Althusser, a French Marxist philosopher, is well-known for his theory of ideology and its role within society. His assertion, "Ideology represents the imaginary relationship of individuals to their real conditions of existence," encapsulates a central element of his thought on the subject, as presented in his essay "Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses." In Althusser’s perspective, i.. 2023. 11. 27.
Homi K. Bhabha: "Culture's worth lies in the possibilities it offers for contestation and transformation." Homi K. Bhabha, a renowned postcolonial theorist, views culture not as a static entity but as a dynamic field of negotiation, contestation, and transformation. His assertion that "Culture's worth lies in the possibilities it offers for contestation and transformation" is a fundamental tenet of his approach to cultural criticism and theory, particularly in his seminal works such as "The Location .. 2023. 11. 27.
G.E. Moore: "To be good is to be in a state of being that has a certain valuable quality." G.E. Moore was an English philosopher who played a pivotal role in the development of analytic philosophy in the early 20th century, and his contributions to ethics, particularly in his principal work, "Principia Ethica," have had a lasting influence. Moore's assertion "To be good is to be in a state of being that has a certain valuable quality" is a succinct expression of his ethical philosophy.. 2023. 11. 27.
Hildegard of Bingen: "The fire has its flame and praises God." Hildegard of Bingen, a multifaceted German Benedictine abbess who lived in the 12th century, was a prominent figure known for her contributions to various fields including theology, medicine, music, and mysticism. Her statement "The fire has its flame and praises God" encapsulates her view that all creation is a reflection of the divine and that the natural world actively participates in the pra.. 2023. 11. 27.
Emmanuel Levinas: "Ethics is the first philosophy." Emmanuel Levinas, a 20th-century philosopher, postulated that ethics should be considered as the first philosophy, situating it above all other philosophical inquiries. This stance is a profound reversal of the traditional hierarchy of philosophical disciplines, where metaphysics or epistemology typically took precedence. For Levinas, the ethical relationship with the 'Other'—the face-to-face in.. 2023. 11. 27.
Thomas Kuhn: "Science does not progress via a linear accumulation of new knowledge, but undergoes periodic revolutions, also called 'paradigm shifts'." Thomas Kuhn's assertion that "science does not progress via a linear accumulation of new knowledge, but undergoes periodic revolutions, also called 'paradigm shifts'," is a cornerstone of his influential work "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" published in 1962. This assertion challenges the traditional view that science grows steadily as scientists add more information to the body of kno.. 2023. 11. 27.
Paul Feyerabend: "Science is essentially an anarchic enterprise." Paul Feyerabend, a 20th-century philosopher of science, was known for his controversial stance on the methodology of science. His quote, "Science is essentially an anarchic enterprise," encapsulates a core idea of his philosophical approach, which he detailed extensively in his book "Against Method". Feyerabend argued that the conventional image of science—structured, methodical, and consistent—.. 2023. 11. 27.
Mary Midgley: "Philosophy ought really to be written only as a poetic composition." Mary Midgley, a prominent British moral philosopher, known for her work on science, ethics, and human nature, has a distinctive view on the nature of philosophical writing and its purpose. Her statement that "Philosophy ought really to be written only as a poetic composition" can be understood as a reflection of her broader view that philosophy should be accessible, engaging, and deeply connecte.. 2023. 11. 26.
Martin Heidegger: "Thinking begins only when we have come to know that reason, glorified for centuries, is the stiff-necked adversary of thought." Martin Heidegger, a German philosopher whose work is pivotal in 20th-century existentialism and phenomenology, offers a profound critique of the Western philosophical tradition, particularly in its reliance on reason and logic. His statement, "Thinking begins only when we have come to know that reason, glorified for centuries, is the stiff-necked adversary of thought," encapsulates his belief in.. 2023. 11. 25.
Donald Davidson: "There is no such thing as a language, not if a language is anything like what many philosophers and linguists have supposed." Donald Davidson, an influential American philosopher, made significant contributions to philosophy of language, mind, and action. His provocative assertion, "There is no such thing as a language, not if a language is anything like what many philosophers and linguists have supposed," challenges conventional views about the nature and structure of language. Davidson's stance emerges from his broad.. 2023. 11. 25.
Nel Noddings: "Caring—a feminine approach to ethics and moral education." Nel Noddings, a distinguished American feminist, educator, and philosopher best known for her work in ethics, care theory, and educational philosophy, presents a distinctive viewpoint on ethics with her concept that "Caring—a feminine approach to ethics and moral education." Her work emphasizes caring as a foundational element in human relations and a critical aspect of ethical behavior and mora.. 2023. 11. 25.
Arthur Danto: "Art is the transfiguration of the commonplace." Arthur Danto, an American philosopher and art critic, is widely recognized for his work in aesthetics and philosophy of history. His influential concept that "Art is the transfiguration of the commonplace" encapsulates a central theme of his philosophical analysis of art, particularly as presented in his seminal work, "The Transfiguration of the Commonplace" (1981). Danto's assertion challenges .. 2023. 11. 25.
Jürgen Habermas: "The public sphere is a mediator between society and state." Jürgen Habermas, a prominent German philosopher and sociologist, is renowned for his work on the concept of the public sphere as a crucial element of democratic society. His statement that "The public sphere is a mediator between society and state" succinctly captures his view of the public sphere as an intermediary domain where societal debate informs and influences political action. The public.. 2023. 11. 25.
Charles Sanders Peirce: "The essence of belief is the establishment of a habit." Charles Sanders Peirce, a philosopher, logician, and the founder of American pragmatism, made significant contributions to a broad array of scholarly fields. One of his most notable philosophical positions is his theory of belief and its role in human action and thought. His assertion that "the essence of belief is the establishment of a habit" reflects the core of his pragmatic philosophy. In P.. 2023. 11. 25.
Alasdair MacIntyre: "Narrative history of a certain kind turns out to be the basic and essential genre for the characterization of human actions." Alasdair MacIntyre is a Scottish philosopher whose work in ethics and moral philosophy has been deeply influential, particularly his advocacy for a return to a virtue ethics based on Aristotelian traditions. One of MacIntyre’s central theses is the significance of narrative in understanding ethical and moral actions. His view on the narrative history of human actions is a key component of his ph.. 2023. 11. 25.
G.E.M. Anscombe: "Intentionality is the mark of the mental." G.E.M. Anscombe, an influential 20th-century philosopher, contributed significantly to the philosophy of mind, action theory, and ethics. One of her central philosophical contributions is the concept of intentionality in relation to the mind, famously encapsulated in her statement, "Intentionality is the mark of the mental." Intentionality, in philosophical terms, refers to the capacity of the m.. 2023. 11. 25.
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