Socrates, the father of Western philosophy, advocated for self-examination as the path to true wisdom. He utilized the Socratic Method to encourage deep dialogue, emphasizing that understanding oneself requires confronting one's assumptions. His meditative approach and focus on inner truth position him as a pivotal figure in philosophy, bridging reason and intuition.
Feminine Philosophy: Unearthing the Voices, Reclaiming the Power
For most of recorded history, philosophy has worn a masculine mask. We learn the names of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant. We quote them, study them, debate them. But where are the women? Too often, they were there - writing, teaching, questioning, leading - but erased, ignored, or silenced. Others didn't speak from lecture halls,…
The Silent Philosopher 