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From Quantum Collapse to Individuation: Who Are You Really?

The analogy between wave function collapse in quantum mechanics and Jung’s individuation principle explains how we go from infinite possibilities to a defined identity. A fascinating journey through p...

Filosofia Scienza

Feb 9, 2025

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Vico's Historicism: The Past That Keeps Coming Back

Discover how Vico redefined the concept of historicism, showing us the past and present as parts of a strange yet enlightening cycle. Here’s why his thoughts are worth exploring. Vico, the philosopher...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Oct 31, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Italian vs European Philosophy: Who Wins?

Italy and Europe: who checkmated whom in the 20th century? Philosophers like Croce, Gentile, Heidegger, and Sartre played an intellectual chess game filled with wins and losses. Italy and Europe: Idea...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 24, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Elimination of the Thing-in-Itself: Farewell to the Mystery!

Why complicate life with abstract concepts? The elimination of the thing-in-itself solved everything... or did it? Here’s what it means to live without philosophical mysteries. Philosophy for Lazy Peo...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Oct 17, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Kant: quando la filosofia si è complicata per sport

Immanuel Kant ha trasformato il pensiero in una gincana mentale. Vieni a scoprire come il criticismo idealistico ha reso i nostri cervelli un labirinto, con una risata qua e là. Immanuel Kant: l’uomo ...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 10, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Kant and Criticism: The Philosopher Who Questioned Everything

Kant wasn’t one for idle chit-chat. He decided to take philosophy apart like a kid with LEGO blocks. The result? Criticism, which transformed our view of reality... and left us with philosophical head...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 3, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

David Hume: The Man Who Makes You Doubt Even Your Favorite Sandwich

David Hume, the philosopher who questioned everything, even the logic behind your morning coffee. Not sure if you want to read this post? Neither would Hume. Live by doubt, die by Hume You're sitting ...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 26, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Berkeley: Il filosofo che non credeva nei mobili, ma sì nelle idee

George Berkeley, il filosofo che ha deciso che la realtà è tutta nella testa. Preparati a scoprire perché quel tavolo che stai usando potrebbe non esistere... ma non provare a sedertici sopra! George ...

Anno V Filosofia moderna

Sep 19, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Between Sheep and Philosophers: English Empirical Idealism and Panlogism Compared

What does English empirical idealism have to do with Spinoza and Leibniz's panlogism? Maybe nothing. But just in case, take a look here. Philosophers and sheep included. Empirical Idealists and the Ar...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 12, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

John Locke: The Philosopher Who Decided We Shouldn't Be Sheep

John Locke: the philosopher who toppled monarchies with a couple of books and some uncomfortable ideas. Here's why he's still shaking the powers that be. John Locke: The Man Who Taught Kings to Step A...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 5, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Descartes: between mind and matter

Discover Cartesian dualism: mind and matter according to Descartes. An ironic and fascinating journey into the philosopher's mind. Ready? The double life of reality: Descartes and his dualism Ever hea...

Anno IV Filosofia moderna

Aug 29, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Renaissance and Modernity: When Dante Got Us Into Trouble

The Italian Renaissance transformed the world with art, science, and modern thought. Discover how these geniuses made us who we are today. The Renaissance: The Grand Party That Changed the World Imagi...

Anno IV Storia Storia moderna

Aug 22, 2024

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