Key Figures
Perhaps the most well-known philosopher of all time, he was famous for his virtuous nature
Who is Socrates?
This historical period was marked by scientific advances and a change in the approach to philosophy
What is the Renaissance?
Socrates and Plato were focused on this problem… maybe some nice art would help?
What are aesthetics?
Faith and reason compliment each other well, according to this famous philosopher
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
What is reason?
Some philosophers sought to solve this problem, which was not quite a heavenly task…
What is the existence of God?
You can thank this philosopher for his idea that the world is divided into two parts, one seen and one unseen
Who is Plato?
This group of thinkers includes Descartes and Spinoza, who believe we gain knowledge through reason.
What are rationalists?
We’ve lost all of our good morals and values, at least according to Nietzsche who was focused on this pessimistic problem.
How can we learn things? Only by doing them, of course! Argue with this famous philosopher about his experience.
Who is John Locke?
This thinker came up with a social contract and was big on politics.
Who is Rousseau?
Wittgenstein was well-known for studying the relationship between these two things… read it and weep!
What is language and the world?
The only female philosopher on this list, she was a pioneer of feminism and the rights of women
Who is Simone de Beauvoir?
Alongside sites like Alexandria and Athens, this famous city was the center of many a philosophical discussion.
What is Rome?
Buy me a coffee before we discuss this moneyed issue… maybe Marx will join us?
What is capitalism?