The Philosophers' cafe

forum Start Discussion

Welcome to The Philosophers' cáfe: A place where people can share and explore ideas, endulge their quest for knowledge ....and maybe if we're lucky discover the meaning of life, the universe and everything.

Welcome		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	General Discussion A place to discuss any and everything	9	12	2 months ago by rockdweller

	Introduce yourself Let us know more about you	3	3	over a year ago by ExCeph

	Just for fun Post all your silliness here	2	2	over a year ago by SecularInsanity

	Help Desk(members only) Any requests or suggestions for improving the site, or any section of the site Any queries regarding the site, both technical and philosophical	2	2	over a year ago by rockdweller

What Is Philosophy?		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	What Is Philosophy? A place to discuss all the themes and issues raised by philosophical inquiry Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, addressing such problems by use of a critical, systematic approach and rational argument. The word "philosophy	2	3	10 months ago by rockdweller

	What Are your Philosophical Preferences? Tell us who your favourite philosophers, thinkers, writers, etc are. What are the theories that make sense to you?	0	0	-

Articles		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Interesting Articles Post any interesting or thought provoking articles you find	6	6	7 months ago by rockdweller

	Original Articles(members only) A place to post your theories and get feedback	2	6	over a year ago by ExCeph

Discussion Topics		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Continental Philosophy(members only) Refers to 19th and 20th century philosophy from mainland Europe, includes a range of thinkers and traditions outside the analytic movement.. Such as: German idealism, phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics, structuralism, post-structuralism, Fren	0	0	-

	Analytical Philosophy, also known as Anglo-American Philosophy(members only) A generic term for a style of philosophy that came to dominate English-speaking countries in the 20th century, characterized by an emphasis on clarity and argument, formal logic, linguistics and the natural sciences.	0	0	-

	Political Philosophy/ Ethics(members only) Political philosophy is the study of such topics as liberty, justice, property, rights, law, the definition, authority and enforcement of a legal code, freedoms and duties The term "political philosophy" is often used to refer to a general view, or sp	1	6	over a year ago by rockdweller

	General Thoughts(members only) ....on any subject	3	3	over a year ago by rockdweller

	Philology/ Linguistics/ Philosophy of language(members only) Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics. Linguistics is the scientific study of human language., includes three broad categories; language form, language meaning	1	1	7 months ago by rockdweller

	Philosophy of Mind(members only) A branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness and their relationship to the physical body, particularly the brain.	0	0	-

	Philosophy of Self(members only) Defines the essential qualities that make one person distinct from all others.	2	4	9 months ago by rockdweller

	Metaphysics/ Epistemology(members only) Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world. I.E. "What is there?" "What is it like?" Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge. I.E.	1	1	over a year ago by SecularInsanity