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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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Causality in Physics and Metaphysics and Cause

by Emily Fletcher in Cause

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics: Unraveling the Threads of Connection Summary: The Dual Lens of Causality Causality, the fundamental principle linking events, is a concept explored deeply across both Physics and Metaphysics. While Physics seeks to describe the mechanisms and predictability of cause and effect in the natural world, Metaphysics...

The Logic of Cause and Effect and Logic

by Henry Montgomery in Logic

The Inexorable Weave: Unraveling the Logic of Cause and Effect The universe, in its grand complexity, often presents itself as an intricate tapestry where every thread seems connected to another. At the very heart of our attempts to comprehend this vastness lies a fundamental philosophical inquiry: the nature of cause...

The Theological Debate on God's Cause and Theology

by Daniel Sanderson in Theology

The Uncaused First: Navigating the Theological Debate on God's Cause The question of cause is perhaps the most fundamental inquiry of human reason. We observe the world as a vast chain of effects, each tracing back to a prior cause. But what happens when this chain seems to...

The Relation Between Cause and Change and Relation

by Benjamin Richmond in Relation

The Unfolding Cosmos: Deciphering the Intricate Relation Between Cause and Change Every moment of existence, from the grand cosmic ballet to the subtlest shift in human thought, is a testament to the profound relation between cause and change. At its heart, this philosophical inquiry seeks to understand how one state...

The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) and Theology

by Daniel Fletcher in Theology

The Guiding Hand: Unpacking the Theological Concept of Providence The concept of providence stands as a cornerstone in theology, offering a profound framework for understanding the universe's order and humanity's place within it. At its heart, providence refers to God's foresight, care, and superintendence...

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 A Foundational Inquiry into Existence The concept of God as the First Cause stands as one of the most enduring and profound inquiries in the history of metaphysics. It is a philosophical principle that seeks to answer the fundamental...

The Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect and Logic

by Daniel Fletcher in Logic

The Unseen Threads: Unraveling the Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect Summary: The relationship between cause and effect is not merely an observed regularity but a cornerstone of human understanding, deeply rooted in philosophical inquiry. This article explores the historical evolution of how we've grappled with this fundamental...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Grand Tapestry: Unraveling the Concept of God's Will and Cause The concept of God's Will and Cause stands as one of the most enduring, complex, and profound philosophical inquiries in the history of human thought. From ancient cosmologies to medieval scholasticism and modern existentialism, thinkers...

The Problem of Causality in Metaphysics and Cause

by Daniel Sanderson in Cause

The Enduring Riddle: Unpacking the Problem of Causality in Metaphysics The concept of cause underpins our entire understanding of the world, from the simplest physical interactions to the grandest philosophical theories. We intuitively grasp that events don't just happen; they are brought about by something else. Yet, when...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Concept of God's Will: Navigating the Divine Imperative Summary: The concept of God's Will stands as a monumental pillar in philosophical and theological discourse, profoundly shaping our understanding of existence, morality, and human agency. Far from a monolithic idea, it encompasses a spectrum of interpretations,...

The Law of Cause and Effect and Law

by Daniel Sanderson in Law

The Unyielding Principle of Causality: Unpacking the Law of Cause and Effect The Law of Cause and Effect stands as one of the most fundamental principles governing our understanding of the universe. Simply put, it posits that every effect has a preceding cause, and every cause leads to an effect....

The Cause of Sin and Moral Error and Sin

by Daniel Fletcher in Sin

The Labyrinth of Error: Unpacking the Cause of Sin and Moral Transgression Summary: This article delves into the profound philosophical question of the cause of sin and moral error, drawing insights from the Great Books of the Western World. We explore how thinkers from Plato to Kant grappled with the...

The Philosophical Meaning of Chance and Chance

by Daniel Sanderson in Chance

The Philosophical Meaning of Chance: Navigating the Unpredictable in Existence A Direct Inquiry into the Nature of the Unforeseen Chance, in philosophy, is far more than mere randomness; it challenges our understanding of cause, necessity and contingency, and the very fabric of reality. This article explores how philosophers, drawing insights...

The Ethical Implications of Cloning and Life and Death

by Daniel Fletcher in Life and Death

The Ethical Implications of Cloning: A Reflection on Our Humanity The advent of cloning, a monumental leap in biological science, ushers in an era of profound ethical inquiry, challenging our deepest convictions about life and death, human identity, and the very cause of existence. At its core, cloning forces us...

Fate vs. Free Will: Necessity and Contingency and Fate

by Emily Fletcher in Fate

Fate vs. Free Will: Navigating Necessity and Contingency The age-old philosophical debate between Fate and Free Will cuts to the very core of what it means to be human, challenging our understanding of agency, responsibility, and the nature of reality itself. At its heart lies the intricate dance between Necessity...

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics and Cause

by Emily Fletcher in Cause

Causality in Physics and Metaphysics: An Eternal Inquiry Summary: The concept of cause lies at the heart of our understanding of the universe, yet its nature is profoundly complex. This article delves into the multifaceted concept of causality, exploring its rigorous empirical treatment within physics—from deterministic classical mechanics to...

The Logic of Cause and Effect and Logic

by Henry Montgomery in Logic

The Indispensable Chain: Unpacking the Logic of Cause and Effect The universe, in all its perplexing grandeur, operates on a fundamental truth: things happen for a reason. This seemingly simple observation underpins much of our understanding of reality, guiding our scientific inquiries, ethical judgments, and even our daily decision-making. At...

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 cause stands as one of the most enduring and profound inquiries in both theology and philosophy. For millennia, thinkers have grappled with the logical implications of a being often defined as omnipotent...

The Relation Between Cause and Change and Relation

by Benjamin Richmond in Relation

The Inextricable Dance: Unpacking the Relation Between Cause and Change The philosophical inquiry into the relation between cause and change is as ancient as thought itself, forming a foundational principle upon which much of our understanding of the world rests. At its core, this relation posits that every instance of...

The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) and Theology

by Daniel Fletcher in Theology

Providence and the Unseen Hand: Navigating Fate in Theological Thought The concept of Providence stands as one of the most profound and enduring ideas within Theology, grappling with the fundamental question of order and purpose in the universe. At its heart, Providence posits that God not only created the world...

The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Uncaused Origin: God as First Cause The concept of God as the First Cause stands as one of the most enduring and profound ideas in Western thought, grappling with the fundamental question of existence itself. At its core, it posits that for anything to exist, there must be an...

The Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect and Logic

by Daniel Fletcher in Logic

The Unseen Thread: Unraveling the Logical Connection Between Cause and Effect Summary: Beyond Mere Observation The relationship between cause and effect feels instinctively fundamental to our understanding of the world. We throw a ball, and it flies; we flip a switch, and the light illuminates. But is this connection merely...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Unseen Architect: Unraveling the Concept of God's Will and Cause The concept of God's Will and Cause stands as one of the most profound and persistent challenges in Western thought, stirring debates that have shaped theology, metaphysics, and ethics for millennia. This pillar page delves...

The Problem of Causality in Metaphysics and Cause

by Daniel Sanderson in Cause

The Elusive Threads of Existence: Unraveling Causality in Metaphysics A Fundamental Inquiry into What Makes Things Happen At the heart of our understanding of the universe, and indeed, our very existence, lies the profound and often perplexing problem of causality in metaphysics. This article delves into the intricate philosophical debates...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unfolding Tapestry of Divine Intention: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as a monumental pillar in the architecture of philosophical and theological thought, a profound inquiry into the very nature of existence, morality, and destiny. For millennia, thinkers have...

The Law of Cause and Effect and Law

by Daniel Sanderson in Law

The Unseen Threads: Unraveling the Law of Cause and Effect The Law of Cause and Effect stands as one of the most fundamental principles governing our universe, a bedrock upon which much of our understanding of reality, science, and even ethics is built. Simply put, it posits that every effect...

The Cause of Sin and Moral Error and Sin

by Daniel Fletcher in Sin

The Labyrinth of Error: Unpacking the Cause of Sin and Moral Transgression A perennial challenge to human understanding, the cause of sin and moral error lies at the very heart of philosophical inquiry. From ancient Greek notions of ignorance to the Christian concept of a disordered will and Kant'...

The Principle of Cause and Effect in Mechanics and Principle

by Emily Fletcher in Principle

The Indispensable Logic: The Principle of Cause and Effect in Mechanics The principle of cause and effect is a cornerstone of our understanding of the physical world, particularly in the realm of mechanics. This fundamental principle posits that every event, or effect, is the inevitable outcome of prior events, or...

The Philosophical Meaning of Chance and Chance

by Daniel Sanderson in Chance

Unpacking the Philosophical Meaning of Chance The concept of chance often feels intuitive – a random event, an unforeseen outcome. Yet, beneath this surface understanding lies a profound philosophical quandary that has captivated thinkers for millennia. Is chance a fundamental property of the universe, or merely a reflection of our ignorance...

Desire as the Cause of Sin and Desire

by Henry Montgomery in Desire

Desire's Shadow: The Ancient Roots of Sin At the heart of human experience lies desire, a potent force that propels us towards action, creation, and connection. Yet, throughout the grand tapestry of Western thought, this very force has been identified as the fundamental cause of sin. From the...

The Ethical Implications of Cloning and Life and Death

by Daniel Fletcher in Life and Death

The Ethical Labyrinth of Cloning: A Philosophical Inquiry Summary: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Creation The advent of cloning technology, while promising revolutionary advancements in medicine and science, plunges humanity into a profound ethical labyrinth. This article explores the multifaceted moral implications of cloning, distinguishing between therapeutic and reproductive applications,...

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