Category Archives: Metaphysics

Why I Study Philosophy

[This is a portion of an essay I've written for my applications to graduate schools. All schools that I'm applying to so far require that applicants submit an essay on why they want to study philosophy. Here's a portion of my essay so far. I'd be happy … Continue reading

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To Will Is Human; to Understand It Is Divine

A lot of discussions on human will revolve primarily around the question of its freedom. Is the human will free? If so, what does it mean to be free? But there are more rudimentary questions that preclude any discussion of … Continue reading

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