Opposition

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 Opposition Between Liberty and Tyranny and Opposition

by Daniel Fletcher in Opposition

The Enduring Opposition: Liberty's Struggle Against Tyranny The human story is, in many profound ways, a perpetual negotiation between the aspiration for freedom and the looming shadow of absolute control. At the heart of this narrative lies the fundamental opposition between liberty and tyranny – a tension that has...

The Logic of Opposition and Logic

by Emily Fletcher in Logic

The Enduring Power of Disagreement: Exploring the Logic of Opposition The very act of thinking, of striving for understanding, is often a dance with contradiction. At the heart of philosophical inquiry and rigorous intellectual discourse lies The Logic of Opposition – a fundamental framework for understanding how propositions relate to one...

The Dynamics of Change and Opposition in Nature and Change

by Daniel Sanderson in Change

The Unceasing Dance: Change and Opposition in Nature The universe, from the grand cosmic ballet to the fleeting existence of a subatomic particle, is fundamentally defined by two intertwined principles: change and opposition. These are not mere attributes of Nature, but rather its very operating system, a dynamic interplay that...

Oppositional Forces in Nature and Opposition

by Benjamin Richmond in Opposition

The Unseen Hand: How Oppositional Forces Drive Nature's Grand Symphony Summary: From the smallest atomic interactions to the vast cosmic dance, opposition is not merely an incidental feature of nature, but a fundamental principle that underpins all existence and fuels continuous change. This article explores how seemingly contradictory...

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