SubscribeWhen I studied philosophy in the Netherlands, postmodernist thought was an important part of the curriculum. Now that I am studying in Australia, I am more exposed to the analytical philosophy tradition. (See also my previous article Schools of Thought). I have been reading some analytical criticisms of postmodern though and think some are missing [...]
The Horizon of Reason
Exploring the boundaries of logic and perception
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Schools of Thought
I have now completed 75% of my undergraduate and can almost see light at the end of the tunnel. I started studying in 1996 at the Open Universiteit of the Netherlands, where I completed my first year.
I recently re-read some of the course material, as I was working on some Wikipedia articles. Reading the Dutch [...]
The Philosopher and the Mystic
Academic philosophy and mysticism do not go hand in hand. One of the first subjects in any philosophy course in the analytic tradition is logic. Students are taught the strict rules of reasoning, as applied by philosophers for about 2500 years. Students are also taught that every philosophy must comply with these rules.
These strict rules [...]
Academic Philosophy
I have been studying philosophy at university level for eight years now. See my previous Blog, The Philosohy Race, on why I have been so slow
At the odd occasion, however, I doubt whether I should actually continue studying. Studying a university degree and having a full time job is quite a task, which [...]
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