If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale
In this essay I will present the perspectives of Australian philosopher J.J.C Smart and American philosopher Thomas Nagel on the contemporary philosophical debate on the question: Can science ever tell us what it is like to be a bat? Smart presents an argument for the explanatory power of science, whilst Nagel argues the contrary, that …
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Let’s start with a thought experiment. You have 2 samples of 500 people each with a disease X, and you have a treatment Y. If you give this treatment Y to the first sample of 500 people, you have a 100% probability of saving 400 of those people. If you give the same treatment to …
The notion of meritocracy – a societal system in which people are selected on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit – has been thoroughly, and for many unknowingly, ingrained into Western society and political structure. In the Western capitalist democracies, efficiency is integral to maintaining consistent advancements both technologically and economically; the premise …
Defining Self-esteem Central to the concept of happiness is the idea of self-esteem, that is, one’s perception and relationship with one’s self. This relationship is without a doubt the most important in our lives, since we are constantly in our own presence. Whether it is when we are alone or when we are with others, …
What follows is the part 1 of our article on becoming happier. It is a 4~5 minute read where we state our intention for writing the article, seek to define happiness, and explore how one can be happy in the modern world. Part 2, which will release in a few days, will explore specific methods …
Since the introduction of mathematics in its rawest form in Ancient Greece, mathematical knowledge has since been revered by all for its quality of objective truthfulness. But it is not as simple as it seems. There are already many issues with objective truthfulness when one analyses the origins of mathematics itself: the axioms. In this …
The study of history is distinguished from that of natural sciences and mathematics by two key differences: The basis of knowledge and evidence upon which the discipline of history is constructed is by nature polluted by political and ecclesiastical agendas, prejudices, biases, and unreliable sources. This churning sea of lies and rumours is the unknowable …
Veni Vidi Veritatem 