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Socrates (470-399 BC) Argues for his Life in “The Apology”

April 28, 2015 by Janet Cameron 3 Comments

Socrates (470-399 BC) Argues for his Life in “The Apology”

Socrates’ Apology notes that, “Either death is a dreamless sleep or the soul migrates to another world…In another world, they do not put a man to death for asking questions.”

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) on Liberating the Mind from False Certainty

April 19, 2015 by Janet Cameron 5 Comments

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) on Liberating the Mind from False Certainty

The complexities of human relationships fascinated the great philosopher and essayist, Michel de Montaigne, and his precocious ideas pre-empted modern science.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626): Philosopher of the Scientific Method

March 29, 2015 by Janet Cameron 3 Comments

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626): Philosopher of the Scientific Method

Francis Bacon led an exemplary life and revolutionised philosophical thinking with his induction theory – but then accusations of corruption put an end to his political career.

Adam Smith (1723-1790) – The Father of Modern Capitalism

February 26, 2015 by Janet Cameron 6 Comments

Adam Smith (1723-1790) – The Father of Modern Capitalism

Adam Smith advocated an individualistic, self-interest within in a free-market economy which would benefit society through the “unintended consequences of intended actions.”

Parker Pillsbury (1809-1898) – Anti-Slavery and Pro-Feminist

February 11, 2015 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Parker Pillsbury (1809-1898) – Anti-Slavery and Pro-Feminist

History is rife with progressive, pro-feminist men who assisted women in freeing themselves from the shackles of sex and gender-related restrictions.

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