Reading
Delve deeper into philosophers by reading their original work and analyses of their ideas.
In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle describes his theory of virtue ethics.
In Politics, Aristotle discusses his view on governance through political philosophy.
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Descartes seeks to build knowledge that can escape skepticism, including existence, God, and more.
Descartes describes his theory of how to properly conduct mathematical and scientific research.
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Hume creates a comprehensive theory of human nature, including how we obtain knowledge through experience
Hume justifies his theory of knowledge, through an explanation of ideas, impressions, and rational justification..
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Machiavelli seeks to describe how an ideal ruler would govern through sheer pragmatism instead of via moral decision-making.
Machiavelli creates a conception of a republic through detailing history of the Roman Republic.
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Robert Nozick justifies and explains his theory of the minimal libertarian state.
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