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The Great Books of the Western Canon, organized by Mortimer J. Adler in the Syntopicon, span 102 enduring ideas—ranging from Truth, Beauty, and Justice to Democracy, Love, and God. These categories trace the intellectual tradition of the West, connecting philosophy, literature, history, science, and theology. Together, they map the recurring questions and principles shaping human thought across centuries.

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The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unfathomable Decree: A Journey Through the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and enduring questions at the intersection of philosophy and theology. It is a notion that has shaped civilizations, inspired countless works of art,...

The Law of Cause and Effect and Law

by Daniel Sanderson in Law

The Unseen Threads: Unraveling the Law of Cause and Effect A Fundamental Principle of Reality At the heart of our understanding of the universe, and indeed, our very existence, lies a fundamental principle: The Law of Cause and Effect. This immutable law posits that every event, every phenomenon, every change,...

The Cause of Sin and Moral Error and Sin

by Daniel Fletcher in Sin

The Labyrinth of Error: Unpacking the Causes of Sin and Moral Transgression Why do we, as rational beings, so often fall short of the good we know or aspire to? This enduring question lies at the heart of moral philosophy and theology, a perennial puzzle explored by the greatest minds...

The Principle of Cause and Effect in Mechanics and Principle

by Emily Fletcher in Principle

The Unseen Threads: Exploring the Principle of Cause and Effect in Mechanics The world around us, from the grand cosmic dance to the simplest falling apple, seems to operate on an unbreakable chain of actions and reactions. This fundamental observation underpins one of the most enduring and profound concepts in...

The Philosophical Meaning of Chance and Chance

by Daniel Sanderson in Chance

Beyond Randomness: The Philosophical Meaning of Chance A Glimpse into the Unpredictable The concept of chance often conjures images of dice rolls, lottery wins, or unexpected encounters. Yet, for millennia, philosophers have wrestled with chance as something far more profound than mere unpredictability. This article delves into the philosophical meaning...

Desire as the Cause of Sin and Desire

by Henry Montgomery in Desire

The Serpent in the Garden of the Soul: Unpacking Desire as the Root Cause of Sin Our journey through the annals of Western thought reveals a persistent, profound truth: that desire, when unchecked and improperly directed by the will, stands as the fundamental cause of sin. This article delves into...

The Ethical Implications of Cloning and Life and Death

by Daniel Fletcher in Life and Death

The Ethical Implications of Cloning: A Philosophical Inquiry Cloning, a scientific endeavor that once resided solely in the realm of speculative fiction, now presents humanity with profound ethical dilemmas that demand our immediate and rigorous attention. This article explores the moral landscape surrounding cloning technologies, examining their potential to redefine...

Fate vs. Free Will: Necessity and Contingency and Fate

by Emily Fletcher in Fate

The Unseen Hand and the Unbound Mind: Navigating Fate, Free Will, Necessity, and Contingency The eternal dance between what is predetermined and what is chosen lies at the heart of the human experience, a philosophical quandary that has captivated thinkers from ancient Greece to the present day. This article delves...

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics and Cause

by Emily Fletcher in Cause

The Unseen Threads: Causality in Physics and Metaphysics Summary: Causality, the fundamental principle that every event has a cause, underpins our understanding of the universe, from the grandest cosmic phenomena to the smallest subatomic interactions. This article delves into how physics quantifies and predicts causal relationships within the observable world,...

The Logic of Cause and Effect and Logic

by Henry Montgomery in Logic

The Enduring Enigma: Unpacking the Logic of Cause and Effect A Fundamental Inquiry into the Fabric of Reality The human mind, in its relentless pursuit of understanding, instinctively seeks connections. We observe events, and our intellect compels us to ask: Why? This fundamental query leads us directly to the Logic...

The Theological Debate on God's Cause and Theology

by Daniel Sanderson in Theology

The Uncaused Cause: Navigating the Theological Debate on God's Cause The question of ultimate origins has persistently haunted human inquiry, forming the bedrock of both philosophy and theology. Central to this profound quest is the intricate and enduring theological debate on God's Cause. How can a...

The Relation Between Cause and Change and Relation

by Benjamin Richmond in Relation

The Indissoluble Bond: Unpacking the Relation Between Cause and Change The world, in its ceaseless flux, presents us with an undeniable truth: change is constant. From the turning of the seasons to the development of thought, everything appears to be in a state of becoming. But what drives this relentless...

The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) and Theology

by Daniel Fletcher in Theology

Unveiling the Divine Blueprint: The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) The concept of providence, particularly within a theological framework, stands as one of the most profound and enduring intellectual challenges, inviting us to ponder the very fabric of existence and our place within it. At its core, theological providence refers...

The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Unseen Architect: Unpacking the Concept of God as First Cause The quest to understand the universe's ultimate origin is as old as philosophy itself. At the heart of this enduring inquiry lies the profound concept of God as the First Cause – the necessary, uncaused principle from which...

The Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect and Logic

by Daniel Fletcher in Logic

Unraveling the Invisible Threads: The Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect Understanding the Architecture of Reality The universe, as we perceive it, is not a chaotic jumble of unrelated events. Instead, it presents itself as an intricate tapestry woven with threads of consequence. Every action, it seems, begets a reaction;...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Concept of God's Will and Cause: An Exploration from the Great Books The intricate relationship between God's will and His causal power stands as one of philosophy's most enduring and profound inquiries. From the ancient Greek pursuit of a first principle to the...

The Problem of Causality in Metaphysics and Cause

by Daniel Sanderson in Cause

The Unseen Threads: Navigating the Problem of Causality in Metaphysics The universe, in its intricate dance, appears to operate according to principles of cause and effect. Yet, upon closer philosophical inspection, the very nature of cause itself unravels into one of Metaphysics' most profound and persistent enigmas. This article...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Labyrinthine Paths of Divine Volition: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and perennially debated subjects in philosophy and Theology. It touches upon the very nature of the divine, the origins of the cosmos,...

The Law of Cause and Effect and Law

by Daniel Sanderson in Law

The Unseen Threads: Unraveling the Law of Cause and Effect The universe, in its bewildering complexity, often appears to us as a chaotic dance of disparate events. Yet, beneath the surface of this apparent randomness lies a fundamental ordering principle that has captivated philosophers for millennia: The Law of Cause...

The Cause of Sin and Moral Error and Sin

by Daniel Fletcher in Sin

The Labyrinth of Choice: Unpacking the Cause of Sin and Moral Error The question of why we err, why we fall short of our moral ideals, has plagued humanity since the dawn of self-awareness. This article delves into the profound philosophical inquiry into the cause of sin and moral error,...

The Philosophical Meaning of Chance and Chance

by Daniel Sanderson in Chance

The Unforeseen Architect: Unpacking the Philosophical Meaning of Chance Summary: The philosophical meaning of chance delves far beyond mere luck or statistical probability, probing the very fabric of reality. It challenges our understanding of cause, necessity, and contingency, asking whether events are predetermined, purely random, or a complex interplay. From...

Desire as the Cause of Sin and Desire

by Henry Montgomery in Desire

The Genesis of Transgression: Desire as the Cause of Sin The question of sin's origin has plagued philosophers and theologians for millennia, yet a recurrent theme emerges across the Great Books of the Western World: desire often stands as the fundamental cause. This isn't to condemn...

The Ethical Implications of Cloning and Life and Death

by Daniel Fletcher in Life and Death

The Ethical Labyrinth of Cloning: A Philosophical Inquiry The advent of cloning technology, once the stuff of science fiction, has thrust humanity into a profound ethical quandary, forcing us to re-examine fundamental questions about Life and Death, human identity, and the very essence of our existence. As Science advances with...

Fate vs. Free Will: Necessity and Contingency and Fate

by Emily Fletcher in Fate

Fate vs. Free Will: Navigating Necessity and Contingency The eternal philosophical dance between Fate and Free Will cuts to the very core of our existence, challenging our understanding of agency, responsibility, and the nature of reality itself. At its heart lies the intricate relationship between Necessity and Contingency, a distinction...

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics and Cause

by Emily Fletcher in Cause

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics: A Journey Through Necessity and Contingency Causality, at its core, is the relationship between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect), where the second event is understood as a consequence of the first. This fundamental concept underpins our understanding of the universe,...

The Logic of Cause and Effect and Logic

by Henry Montgomery in Logic

Unraveling the Fabric of Reality: The Enduring Inquiry into the Logic of Cause and Effect The universe, in its intricate dance, often appears as a grand sequence of events, each seemingly leading to the next. This intuitive understanding forms the bedrock of our experience and inquiry, yet the philosophical Logic...

The Theological Debate on God's Cause and Theology

by Daniel Sanderson in Theology

The Uncaused Cause: Navigating the Theological Debate on God's Cause The question of God's origin, or more precisely, the concept of God as the ultimate uncaused cause, lies at the very heart of philosophical theology and metaphysics. This pillar page explores the profound and enduring debate...

The Relation Between Cause and Change and Relation

by Benjamin Richmond in Relation

The Indispensable Connection: Cause and Change A Fundamental Principle of Existence The relation between cause and change is not merely a philosophical curiosity; it is a foundational principle underpinning our understanding of reality itself. From the rustle of leaves to the grand sweep of cosmic evolution, every observed change in...

The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Unmoved Mover: Exploring the Concept of God as First Cause The notion of a "First Cause" stands as a cornerstone in philosophical and theological inquiry, positing that the intricate tapestry of existence must originate from an ultimate, uncaused origin. This article delves into the profound concept of...

The Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect and Logic

by Daniel Fletcher in Logic

The Elusive Logic of Causality: Tracing the Philosophical Relation Between Cause and Effect Unraveling the Invisible Threads of Existence From the simplest observation of a falling apple to the intricate workings of the cosmos, our minds are relentlessly driven to seek understanding through the lens of cause and effect. We...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Concept of God's Will and Cause: A Philosophical Odyssey The intricate interplay between God's Will and God's Cause stands as a foundational pillar in the edifice of philosophical and theological inquiry. This exploration delves into the profound question of how a divine entity&...

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