stoicism stoicism teaches that individuals can achieve Tranquility by accepting what they cannot change and focusing on what they can control namely their thoughts and actions stoics advocate for living in harmony with nature practicing self- disipline and maintaining an inner calm in the face of external events key principles include understanding the dichotomy of control embracing hardships as opportunities for growth and promoting virtues such as wisdom courage Justice and Temperance stoicism encourages a resilient and virtuous approach to life ancient Greek philosophy ancient Greek philosophy has three key philosophers that stand out Socrates questioned everything and inspired critical
thinking Plato his student founded the academy and wrote about Justice and the ideal State Aristotle another pupil delved into ethics logic and metaphysics their ideas explored truth morality and the nature of reality Greek philosophy's impact endures influencing fields from science to politics and laying the groundwork for intellectual Pursuits across centuries Buddhism Buddhism founded by sadara gotama or Buddha emphasizes overcoming suffering the four noble truths reveal suffering origin its end and the path to Liberation the eight-fold path Central is mindfulness encouraging awareness of thoughts and actions nervana the goal signifies freedom from suffering and rebirth Buddhism
rejects a permanent self advocating impermanence and interconnection meditation and ethical living guide followers toward Enlightenment it's a philosophy promoting compassion understanding and Breaking Free from the cycle of suffering Christianity the Bible comprising the Old and New Testaments is the Holy scripture Christians follow Christ's teachings emphasizing love forgiveness and salvation the core tenant is Faith in Jesus's death and Resurrection for Redemption churches serve as places of worship fostering community and spiritual growth Christianity has various denominations but shared beliefs include the Trinity father son Holy Spirit and the importance of living a virtuous life taoism taoism rooted
in ancient Chinese philosophy centers on the concept of Tao meaning the way or the path it Advocates living in harmony with the taao a natural and Cosmic Force yin and yang symbolize opposing elements in Balance taoism encourages Simplicity spontaneity and the accept of change followers seek woo way effortless action letting things unfold naturally ta Ching attributed to liosi is a key text taism Embraces humility interconnection and alignment with the flow of the universe nihilism nalism rejects traditional beliefs asserting life lacks inherent meaning or value it questions established Norms religious doctrines and moral principles advocating skepticism
toward Authority nihilists contend that existence is devoid of intrinsic purpose challenging Notions of objective truth or morality this philosophy often explores themes of existentialism and absurdity emphasizing individual freedom in the face of a seemingly indifferent Universe nihilism urges individuals to create their meaning in a world they see as inherently uncertain existentialism existentialism centers on individual existence and freedom it emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries focusing on subjective experience key themes include personal responsibility choice and the search for meaning in an indifferent Universe existentialists like Jean Paul Sarge and Albert kamu argue that individuals Define
their Essence through actions not predefined by external factors it explores the anxiety of freedom and the challenge of creating purpose in a world without inherent meaning urging individuals to shape their Destinies absurdism absurdism rooted in existentialism contends that life is inherently rational and lacks a predetermined meaning prominent in the works of Albert Camu it explores the tension between Humanity's desire for meaning and the apparent meaninglessness of the universe the Absurd arises when individuals seek purpose in an indifferent World kamu proposes embracing this absurdity living authentically despite the lack of inherent meaning don't forget to subscribe
to our Channel and continue watching to discover more on philosophies Marxism Marxism founded by Carl Mars and fried Engles is a sociopolitical theory critiquing capitalism it suggests that history evolves through class struggles with capitalism eventually giving way to socialism and communism Central to Marxism is the idea of a classless stateless society where wealth and power are shared it seeks to address social inequalities and advocate for workers rights challenging the inherent contradictions within capitalist systems Confucianism Confucianism originating in ancient China is a philosophical and ethical system attributed to confucious it emphasizes moral virtues social harmony and
ethical conduct key principles include filial piety respect for elders and the importance of encouraging personal virtue the analex a collection of confucius's teachings serves as a foundational text utilitarianism utilitarianism a consequentialist ethical theory asserts that actions are morally right if they maximize overall happiness or pleasure founded by Jeremy benam and later refined by John Stewart Mill it focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their outcomes and the net happiness they produce it emphasizes the importance of considering the consequences of one's actions on the well-being of individuals in society
epicureanism epicureanism based on the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher epicurus promotes otes a philosophy centered on achieving happiness and Tranquility through the pursuit of Simple Pleasures and the avoidance of pain contrary to Hedonism epicureanism emphasizes moderation and the importance of intellectual and spiritual Pleasures over fleeting and excessive physical Indulgence the goal is to attain ataraxia a state of inner tranquility and freedom from anxiety cynicism cynics like diogenes rejected societal conventions and materialism they valued Simplicity and believed virtue was better than wealth or social status cynicism often involves criticism of social norms and challenging established
values it also encourages prioritizing self-sufficiency and rejecting unnecessary Desires in modern terms a cynical perspective can involve skepticism towards Authority consumerism and societal expectations promoting a more simplistic and authentic way of life pragmatism pragmatism is a philosophical approach developed by thinkers like William James and John Dewey it values the practical application of Concepts over theoretical Purity pragmatists emphasize problem solving experience and experimentation as crucial for determining the validity of beliefs truth is seen as something that works effectively in practice rather than conforming to abstract principles pragmatism is rooted in the idea that the meaning of
Concepts is found in their practical implications and consequences in the real world phenomenology phenomenology a philosophical method developed by Edmund hustl explores ious experience without preconceived notions it examines phenomena as they appear to the individual aiming to understand the structures of Consciousness phenomenologists suspend judgment about the external reality and focus on subjective experience seeking to describe phenomena as they are lived phenomenology has influenced various fields from psychology to literature emphasizing a rigorous examination of lived experiences without preconceived biases feminist philosophy feminist philosophy is a diverse field addressing issues related to gender and advocating for gender
equality feminist philosophers explore topics such as the nature of gender sexism patriarchy and the intersections with race class and sexuality they aim to deconstruct oppressive structures promote inclusivity and Advance the understanding of women's experiences skepticism skepticism as a philosophical stance involves a questioning or doubting attitude toward knowledge beliefs or claims philosophical Skeptics often challenge the possibility of certain knowledge or absolute certainty they emphasize Critical examination and the need for evidence to justify beliefs skepticism can manifest in different forms ranging from methodological skepticism that doubts the reliability of certain methods of inquiry to radical skepticism that
questions the very possibility of knowledge kantianism kantianism based on the philosophy of Emanuel Kant centers on the idea that moral actions should be guided by reason and a sense of Duty Kant proposed the categorical imperative a universal moral law that individ ual must follow regardless of consequences he emphasized treating others as ends in themselves not merely as means to an end Conan ethics prioritizes autonomy rationality and the inherent worth of individuals if you want to learn more about philosophers make sure to check out this video on the great Roman philosophers