DONALD J. D'ELIA, Benjamin Rush: philosopher of the American Revolution, from Trans. Amer. philosoph. Soc., 1974, New Series, vol. 64, part 5, 4to, pp. 113, $5.00. Rush is remembered for his medical activities and his contribution as a revolutionary patriot to the genesis of America. About the second of these we know less, and Professor D'Elia, an historian, now provides a scholarly analysis of...

Reflections like this on the artificial technological character of experiment—or, more precisely, the kind of scientific experience gained through the use of human devices—is not just an important expression of Auerbach’s time. It is an integral part of a long historical debate, going back at least to the 17th century, about the epistemological status of experiment and experience. In this essay...

C.W. Churchman (19132004) is probably the most influential philosopher of systems thinking thus far. A founding father of operations research and management science and NASA research philosopher, he never allowed himself to become absorbed by the mainstream of the fields he pioneered. Two outstanding qualities distinguish his academic life: intellectual honesty, and moral outrage.

Irrational Emotions "A human being is a bundle of useless passions." John-Paul Sartre, Philosopher " Show me a guy who has feelings, and I'll show you a sucker. " Frank Sinatra, Singer and Movie Star Emotional Wisdom "The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of." Blaise Pascal, Philosopher "Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you."

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola is a very famous philosopher who worked during the Renaissance, 1463-1494. He laid foundation for new philosophical currents: syncretism, natural philosophy, and Christian Kabbalah, which basis of today's Western mystery tradition. There not much information about in Georgian scientific space due to scarcity works, although this does mean that there nothing written...

The article reveals the place of Bible in formation and confirmation Grigory Skovoroda's worldview. It occupied a special among sources knowledge surrounding world life work prominent Ukrainian philosopher, our national pride. Biblical themes, quotations from are present all works Grigoriy Skovoroda, including his private letters. In explanations, questions or answers, he always referred to bib...