Helping students explore the intersections of linguistics, ethics, metaphysics, and culture through philosophical inquiry and thoughtful discourse.
Quote of the Hour
"There are deeper types of symbolism, in a sense artificial, and yet such that we could not get on without them. Language, written or spoken, is such a symbolism. The mere sound of a word, or its shape on paper, is indifferent. The word is a symbol, and its meaning is constituted by the ideas, images, and emotions, whih it raises in the mind of the hearer."
— Alfred North Whitehead, Symbolism, Its meaning and effect (pg. 2)
Part 1: A review of the first two of Andrew Davis' magnificent presentation of his 'five ontological principles' in Process-Relational Philosophy. I attempt to platform its shining moments but also press when feel it steps beyond the likings of an empirically oriented philosopher.
Here, we attempt to inject an objective understanding of symbols/signs with the persective of a subjective experiencer.
Examining the role of ritual in human culture and how ceremonial practices create meaning, community, and identity across different societies.
Examining what it means to have an authentic self in our increasingly digital world, and how technology shapes our understanding of personal identity.
Exploring the profound ways in which language structures our perception of reality, drawing from Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and contemporary linguistic philosophy.
As AI systems become more sophisticated and autonomous, we face unprecedented ethical challenges about responsibility, consciousness, and the nature of moral agency.