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Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First up. 2 “tales” from history.
Our first story.
From History: 451 BCE
Subject: Legal History.
Now, to be clear.
Created in 451 BCE, the Law of the Twelve Tables was a response to plebeian protests against patrician rule. The Twelve Tables addressed various aspects of Roman life, such as legal proceedings, debt, family roles, and criminal punishments, illustrating early efforts to balance power between classes and promote legal fairness in society.
That History Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: Circa 640,000 Years Ago
- 640,000 BCE.
- 25,600 Generations Ago.
Homo heidelbergensis on Earth from about 640,000 to 200,000 BCE.
Looked at differently.
Homo heidelbergensis was the likely neanderthal-sapiens last common ancestor.
That History Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Confucius.
- Confucius.
- 479 BCE.
Confucius opens the Analects by linking learning to lived practice, friendship, and humility.
Put simply.
Confucius, one of the last of the ancient prehistory masters, was fortunate. His teachings were faithfully passed down through the final generations or oral tradition into history. Written around 500 BCE during a time of upheaval in China, the Analects preserve Confucius’s teachings on ethical living.
That Philosophy Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Daoism.
- Laozi.
- 550 BCE.
Metaphysics < Philosophy
So, to put it simply.
Opposites are interconnected and mutually dependent. In Daoism, contrasting forces like existence and non-existence, light and dark, or high and low, all rely on each other for meaning. Laozi teaches that balance and harmony are found when we recognize that these dualities are not in conflict but are essential to the natural order of life.
That Philosophy Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: Metaphysics.
The question of a creator is currently an unknown, and likely an unknowable. Belief in a creator is a personal matter, not a scientific one.
In simple terms.
In metaphysics, you can view the debate of a creator using religious, scientific, and philosophical lenses. For all three, the debate is around substance. Is the universe comprised of one substance or more than one substance. If one substance, does that mean we have the material world and nothing else? No creator, no afterlife, nothing but nature. This is the world of Spinoza and the only thing science can currently verify.
That Philosophy FAQ,
was first published on TST 12 months ago.
Tidbit FAQ number six.
Subject: The Academy.
Ancient History < History
From another angle.
Plato’s Academy was not the first university. While it’s often called one, it didn’t offer formal degrees or structured courses like modern institutions. The first true universities didn’t emerge until the 12th century, but Plato’s Academy was important to philosophy and an important school of philosophy.
That History FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.” Refresh for another set.
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