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Academy
A public shady park or place of groves near Athens, where Plato taught his philosophy and whence his school derived its name, of which there are three
A public shady park or place of groves near Athens, where Plato taught his philosophy and whence his school derived its name, of which there are three
Alexan`dria
A world-famous city, the chief port of Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., at one time a great centre of learning, and in possession of
A world-famous city, the chief port of Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., at one time a great centre of learning, and in possession of
Alfred the Great
King of the West Saxons, and the most celebrated and greatest of all the Saxon kings. His troubles were with the Danes, who at the time of his accession
King of the West Saxons, and the most celebrated and greatest of all the Saxon kings. His troubles were with the Danes, who at the time of his accession
Anaxag`oras
A Greek philosopher of Clazomenæ, in Ionia, removed to Athens and took philosophy along with him, i. e . transplanted it there, but being banished
A Greek philosopher of Clazomenæ, in Ionia, removed to Athens and took philosophy along with him, i. e . transplanted it there, but being banished
Anquetil`-Duperron
brother of the preceding, an enthusiastic orientalist, to whom we owe the discovery and first translation of the zend-avesta and schopenhauer his knowledge of hindu philosophy, and which influenced his own system so much (1731-1805).
brother of the preceding, an enthusiastic orientalist, to whom we owe the discovery and first translation of the zend-avesta and schopenhauer his knowledge of hindu philosophy, and which influenced his own system so much (1731-1805).
Antinomy
in the transcendental philosophy the contradiction which arises when we carry the categories of the understanding above experience and apply them to the sphere of that which transcends it.
in the transcendental philosophy the contradiction which arises when we carry the categories of the understanding above experience and apply them to the sphere of that which transcends it.
Antis`thenes
A Greek philosopher, a disciple of Socrates, the master of Diogenes, and founder of the Cynic school; affected to disdain the pride and pomp of the world,
A Greek philosopher, a disciple of Socrates, the master of Diogenes, and founder of the Cynic school; affected to disdain the pride and pomp of the world,
Aqui`nas, Thomas
The Angelic Doctor, or Doctor of the Schools, an Italian of noble birth, studied at Naples, became a Dominican monk despite the opposition of his parents,
The Angelic Doctor, or Doctor of the Schools, an Italian of noble birth, studied at Naples, became a Dominican monk despite the opposition of his parents,
Archy`tas of Tarentum
Famous as a statesman, a soldier, a geometrician, a philosopher, and a man; a Pythagorean in philosophy, and influential in that capacity over the minds
Famous as a statesman, a soldier, a geometrician, a philosopher, and a man; a Pythagorean in philosophy, and influential in that capacity over the minds
Aristip`pus of Cyrene
founder of the cyrenaic school of philosophy, a disciple of socrates; in his teaching laid too much emphasis on one principle of socrates, apart from the rest, in insisting too exclusively upon pleasure as the supreme good and ultimate aim of life.
founder of the cyrenaic school of philosophy, a disciple of socrates; in his teaching laid too much emphasis on one principle of socrates, apart from the rest, in insisting too exclusively upon pleasure as the supreme good and ultimate aim of life.
Atman, the
In the Hindu philosophy, the divine spirit in man, conceived of as a small being having its seat in the heart, where it may be felt stirring, travelling
In the Hindu philosophy, the divine spirit in man, conceived of as a small being having its seat in the heart, where it may be felt stirring, travelling
Austin, John
A distinguished English jurist, professor of Jurisprudence in London University; mastered the science of law by the study of it in Germany, but being
A distinguished English jurist, professor of Jurisprudence in London University; mastered the science of law by the study of it in Germany, but being
Aver`roës
an arabian physician and philosopher, a moor by birth and a native of cordova; devoted himself to the study and the exposition of aristotle, earning for himself the title of the "commentator," though he appears to have coupled with the philosophy of aristotle the oriental pantheistic doctrine of emanations (1126-1198).
an arabian physician and philosopher, a moor by birth and a native of cordova; devoted himself to the study and the exposition of aristotle, earning for himself the title of the "commentator," though he appears to have coupled with the philosophy of aristotle the oriental pantheistic doctrine of emanations (1126-1198).
Avicen`na
An illustrious Arabian physician, surnamed the prince of physicians, a man of immense learning and extensive practice in his art; of authority in philosophy
An illustrious Arabian physician, surnamed the prince of physicians, a man of immense learning and extensive practice in his art; of authority in philosophy
Baader, Franz Xavier von
A German philosopher, born at Münich; was patronised by the king of Bavaria, and became professor in Münich, who, revolting alike from the
A German philosopher, born at Münich; was patronised by the king of Bavaria, and became professor in Münich, who, revolting alike from the
Bailey, Samuel
an english author, born in sheffield, a liberal-minded man, a utilitarian in philosophy, who wrote on psychology, ethics, and political economy, and left a fortune, acquired in business, to his native town (1787-1870).
an english author, born in sheffield, a liberal-minded man, a utilitarian in philosophy, who wrote on psychology, ethics, and political economy, and left a fortune, acquired in business, to his native town (1787-1870).
Bain, Alexander
Born at Aberdeen, professor of Logic in the university, and twice Lord Rector, where he was much esteemed by and exercised a great influence over his
Born at Aberdeen, professor of Logic in the university, and twice Lord Rector, where he was much esteemed by and exercised a great influence over his
Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire, Jules
A French baron and politician, born at Paris; an associate of Odilon Barrot in the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848, and subsequently a zealous supporter
A French baron and politician, born at Paris; an associate of Odilon Barrot in the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848, and subsequently a zealous supporter
Baumgarten, Alexander Gottlieb
professor of philosophy at frankfort-on-the-oder; disciple of wolf; born at berlin; the founder of æsthetics as a department of philosophy, and inventor of the name (1714-1762).
professor of philosophy at frankfort-on-the-oder; disciple of wolf; born at berlin; the founder of æsthetics as a department of philosophy, and inventor of the name (1714-1762).
Bayle, Pierre
A native of Languedoc; first Protestant (as the son of a Calvinist minister), then Catholic, then sceptic; Professor of Philosophy at Padua, then at
A native of Languedoc; first Protestant (as the son of a Calvinist minister), then Catholic, then sceptic; Professor of Philosophy at Padua, then at
