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Early Greek philosophers who lived before Socrates, including Thales, Anaximander, and Heraclitus.
A classical Greek philosopher known for his Socratic method of questioning and his influence on Plato.
A student of Socrates and the founder of the Academy in Athens. Known for his philosophical works, including 'The Republic'.
A Greek philosopher and student of Plato. Known for his works on logic, ethics, and metaphysics.
Philosophical schools and ideas that emerged in the Hellenistic period, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Neoplatonism.
A philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and the acceptance of fate. Prominent Stoic philosophers include Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius.
A philosophy that promotes pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the highest good. Founded by Epicurus.
A philosophical system that combines elements of Platonism with other religious and mystical beliefs. Developed by Plotinus.
Philosophical thought during the Middle Ages, heavily influenced by Christian theology. Includes thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and John Duns Scotus.
Philosophical ideas that emerged during the Renaissance period, characterized by a renewed interest in classical texts and humanism.
Philosophical movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individualism. Key figures include John Locke and Immanuel Kant.
A philosophical movement that focuses on individual existence, freedom, and choice. Prominent existentialist thinkers include Jean-Paul Sartre and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Philosophical traditions from Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
Philosophical thought from the 17th to the 19th centuries, including rationalism, empiricism, and idealism. Includes philosophers like René Descartes and John Stuart Mill.
Philosophical thought from the 20th century onwards, covering a wide range of topics and approaches.
Branch of philosophy that deals with questions of right and wrong, good and evil, and moral principles.
Branch of philosophy that explores the nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification.
Branch of philosophy that studies reasoning and argumentation, including formal logic and informal fallacies.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of power, governance, justice, and the organization of society.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of consciousness, mental states, and the relationship between mind and body.
Branch of philosophy that examines questions of God, faith, religious experience, and the nature of religious belief.
Branch of philosophy that explores the nature of scientific knowledge, methodology, and the relationship between science and society.
Branch of philosophy that deals with questions of beauty, art, and the nature of aesthetic experience.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of language, meaning, and communication.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of learning, teaching, and the nature of education.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of law, legal systems, and the relationship between law and morality.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of historical knowledge, interpretation, and the philosophy of history itself.
Branch of philosophy that explores the nature of mathematical knowledge, truth, and the foundations of mathematics.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of technology, its impact on society, and ethical considerations related to technology.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of consciousness, subjective experience, and the mind-body problem.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of love, desire, relationships, and the nature of romantic and platonic love.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of time, temporal experience, and the philosophical implications of time.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of space, spatial relations, and the nature of physical space.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between appearance and reality.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of existence, being, and the nature of individual and collective existence.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge, belief, and the limits of human understanding.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of perception, sensory experience, and the relationship between perception and reality.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of ethics, moral values, and the nature of right and wrong.
Branch of philosophy that examines questions of political power, governance, justice, and the organization of society.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of art, artistic expression, and the nature of aesthetic experience.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of beauty, aesthetic judgment, and the philosophy of art and aesthetics.
Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of truth, the criteria for truth, and the relationship between truth and belief.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of good and evil, moral values, and the nature of ethical judgments.
Branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of happiness, well-being, and the pursuit of a good life.
Branch of philosophy that examines questions of free will, determinism, and the nature of human freedom.
Branch of philosophy that explores questions of personal and social identity, selfhood, and the nature of individual and collective identity.
Branch of philosophy that examines the philosophical implications of science fiction, including questions of reality, identity, and ethics.