Philosophy and Epistemology eBooks
Euthyphro
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Plato.Euthyphro (Ancient Greek: Εὐθύφρων, "Euthuphron": right-minded or sincere;[1] English pronunciation: /ˈjuːθɪfroʊ/) is one of Plato's early dialogues, dated to after 399 BC. Taking place during the weeks leading up to Socrates' trial, the dialogue features Socrates and Euthyphro, a man known for claiming to be a religious expert. They attempt to pinpoint a definition for piety.
Fables
Philosophy and Epistemology, by AesopThe anonymously authored Aesop Romance (usually dated to the 1st or 2nd century CE; see above) begins with a vivid description of Aesop's appearance, saying he was "of loathsome aspect...potbellied, misshapen of head, snub-nosed, swarthy, dwarfish, bandy-legged, short-armed, squint-eyed, liver-lipped—a portentous monstrosity," or as another translation has it, "a faulty creation of Prometheus...
Hegel and the Rise of Social Theory
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Herbert MarcuseSocial theory and communism
History of modern philosophy from nicolas of cusa to the present time
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Richard FalckenbergFirst published in 1893. According to the translator's preface: "The aim of this translation is the same as that of the original work. Each is the outcome of experience in university instruction in philosophy, and is intended to furnish a manual which shall be at once scientific and popular, one to stand midway between the exhaustive expositions of the larger histories and the meager sketches of...
Introduction to the philosophy and writings of Plato
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Thomas TaylorTaylor was an admirer of Hellenism, most especially in the philosophical framework furnished by Plato and the Neoplatonists Proclus and the "most divine" Iamblichus, whose works he translated into English. So enamoured was he of the ancients, that he and his wife talked to one another only in classical Greek. He was also an outspoken voice against corruption in the Christianity of his day, and...
Ion
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Plato.In Ion, Plato presents a dialogue between his influential teacher Socrates and a distinguished rhapsode, Ion. While Socrates considers himself “a common man who only speak the truth” (47), Ion is proud and boastful, regarding himself as a rhapsode who can “speak about Homer better than any man” (47). The primary issues between these two contradictory characters’ are the difference...
Laches of Courage
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Plato.The Laches is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato. Participants in the discourse present competing definitions of the concept of courage.
Lebniz's New Essays Concerning Human Understanding
Philosophy and Epistemology, by John Dewey, Ph.D.German philodophical classics in English. The purpose of the series of which the present volume is one, is not, as will be seen by reference to the statement in the initial volume, to sum up in toto the system of any philosopher, but to give a “critical exposition” of some one masterpiece.
Literary and Philosophic Essays
Philosophy and Epistemology, by Immanuel KantWorks of the great philosopher
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