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Think well.
Quote
“…allegories…lay hold of the hidden sense which is concealed beneath the words”
- Philo of Alexandria
- circa 20 CE
Allegorical Interpretation
Translated quote by Philo of Alexandria.
An allegory is a literary technique in which the writing represents deeper meanings than the words might initially imply. Look for the allegorical interpretation, the symbolic meaning, within stories. Right or wrong, a little wisdom builds each time you attempt to understand the deeper embedded lessons in literature, art, and movies.
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Philosophy
FAQ
How does science play in philosophy?
Philosophy
Your worldview can hold meaning, mystery, and personal belief, but it should not drift away from reality. Science helps ground us in what can be observed and tested. Philosophy helps us explore what it means. Together, they help us live with clarity, humility, and wonder.
Updated Tidbits
05 May 2026
(Updated 7 days ago)
Science
FAQ
Is science tainted by bias?
Cognitive Bias
05 May 2026
(Updated 1 week ago)
Philosophy
Quote
“The historian without his facts is rootless…the facts without their historian are…meaningless.”
- E. H. Carr
- 1961
Philosophy of History
05 May 2026
(Updated 1 week ago)
Three Truth Hammers
Public Truth Systems
Testing claims against reality.
Truth Hammers are review-based public truth systems that help societies test claims against shared reality. They do not create truth, but they provide structured ways to review claims, challenge error, and move closer to it.
Deep-Dive Articles
Irrational Ideas: The Subtypes
When you encounter an irrational idea, first ask whether it is speculative or disproven.
TST Philosophy of History
Historical tales are empirical ideas. We believe these evidence-based reconstructions of real past events with varying degrees of confidence. We can prove or disprove their related empirical implications.
TST Philosophy of History
Historical tales are empirical ideas. We believe these evidence-based reconstructions of real past events with varying degrees of confidence. We can prove or disprove their ...
TST Theory of Truth: Reality-First Correspondence
TST Theory of Truth asks: What makes an idea true? Truth is successful alignment between our representations and a determinate, mind-independent reality.
Idea Theory Framework
The Idea Theory Framework within the Idea of Ideas is a promotion ladder for ideas to move from speculation to hypothesis, theory, and law.
Must-Reads
Philosophy of Law
Nonpartisan: The Federalist Papers and Presidential Impeachment
Nonpartisan: Are you curious about what the Federalist Papers say about impeachment? This article gives you a quick review of our constitution and impeachment, then ...
Live well.
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams’ 1655 Parable of the Ship is used as an illustration of separation of church and state, liberty, and the common good. In this ...
Philosophy of Law
Idea: Comprehensive Gun Control
For those that say we cannot do anything about gun violence, here is a list of items we can implement. This represents some of the ...
New Ideas
Idea of Ideas
Idea Theory Framework
The Idea Theory Framework within the Idea of Ideas is a promotion ladder for ideas to move from speculation to hypothesis, theory, and law.
Ancient Humans
Holistic Paleolithic Framework: A New Look at Prehistory
A new look at dividing up the paleolithic era switches from lower, middle, and upper to Stone, Fire, Cultural, Symbolic, Cognitive, and prehistory ending specifically ...
Philosophy of Journalism
The Living Touchstone
As part of critical thinking, the philosophy of journalism can help us enter the age of AI, where truth and untruth live on equal plain. ...
Updated Articles
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05 Jun 2024
Philosophy
Article
Speculative Ideas in Science: Rip-Bang, Bigfoot, and Beyond
Idea Theory Framework
Wed 5 Jun 2024
(2 years ago)
Updated 3 days ago.
TST COLUMN
25 Mar 2026
Philosophy
Draft Paper
TST Theory of Truth: Reality-First Correspondence
TST Philosophy
Sun 1 Mar 2026
(3 months ago)
Updated 3 days ago.
TST COLUMN
12 Feb 2022
Debut
History
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Download or read PDF The Bloody Tenant of Persecution by Roger Williams
Sat 12 Feb 2022
(4 years ago)
Updated 5 days ago.