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1. "The History of the Peloponnesian War" by Thucydides A detailed account of the war between Athens and Sparta in ancient Greece. 2. "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon A comprehensive chronicle of the Roman Empire's history. 3. "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn A perspective on U.S. history focusing on marginalized groups. 4. "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond Explores the environmental and geographical factors influencing civilizations. 5. "The Diary of Anne Frank" A personal account of life during the Holocaust. 6. "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World" by Peter Frankopan Re-examines global history through the lens of the Silk Roads. Famous Literature and Fiction 1. "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes A foundational work of Western literature about chivalry and adventure. 2. "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy A masterpiece exploring the Napoleonic wars in Russia. 3. "1984" by George Orwell A dystopian novel about totalitarianism. 4. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen A classic romance set in 19th-century England. 5. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez A landmark in magical realism. Philosophical and Political Works 1. "The Republic" by Plato Discusses justice, politics, and the ideal society. 2. "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli A guide on political strategy and power. 3. "Das Kapital" by Karl Marx Analysis of political economy and capitalism. 4. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith Foundation of modern economic thought. Science and Exploration 1. "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin The groundbreaking work on evolution. 2. "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking Explores the universe's nature and origins. 3. "The Travels of Marco Polo" An account of the explorer’s journey to Asia. 4. "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan Explains the universe in an accessible way.

October 11, 2024 A propos de la notion scientifique de convergence : de la convergence "alpha" des neurones (c'est moi qui propose !) à la convergence "du point Omega" de Teilhard de Chardin (scientifique et théologien) ! ) Here's the text published on this author by Wikipedia, which is asking us for financial help. It's still free and not for sale! give 2 euros, 5 or 10!!!  "The Omega Point is a dynamic concept created by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who named it after the last letter of the Greek alphabet: Omega.  For Teilhard, the Omega point represents the ultimate point in the development of complexity and consciousness towards which the Universe is heading1. According to his theory, set out in L'Avenir de l'homme and Le Phénomène humain, the Universe is constantly evolving towards ever-higher degrees of complexity and consciousness1, with the Omega point being both the culmination and the cause of this evolution1. In other words, the Omega point exists in a supremely complex and supremely conscious way, being transcendent to the Universe in the making.  For Teilhard de Chardin, the Omega point evokes the Christian Logos, i.e. Christ, in that he draws all things to himself, and is, according to the Nicene symbol, "God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God", with the indication: "and through him all things were made". This concept was subsequently taken up by other authors, such as John G. Bennett (1965) and Frank Tipler (1994)". see a text on Theilhard de Chardin proposed by Persée (thanks Persée!) Pierre

In the not so ancient times, when Galileo was canceled by the reigning Christian world view, the argument was that since his theories diverged from popular and pre-ordained conceptions, that they could naturally not be true. "Look at this guy! Total whacko! Dangerous whacko too... Make him STFU!" In hindsight, it may feel self-evident that the pursuit of science did not align with whatever the pursuit of mainstream cultism is. Today the dominating world view in secular matters may spring from science. But to believe that heresy is out of fashion may be a misconception. Popular notions of "science" and dominating spheres of established science create a world where some scientific interpretations are more important than others. There is way more of an interpretative prerogative than many may wish to admit. Way more. Todays heretics don't burn at the stake, they rot away in oblivion.

Progetto Montecristo is going be more and more international. this month we will introduce the first part of a series of a papers four hand written by two eminent italian Professors: Prof Roberto radice and Prof. Marco Giulio Giammarchi This issue will see the introduction by Prof. Roberto Radice, who is full professor of History of ancient philosophy at the Catholic University of Milan, co-director of the series: “Metaphysical themes and problems of ancient thought” and “Platonism and patristic philosophy”, Vita e Pensiero, Milan, as well as director of “Lexicon, series of lexicons [computer scientists] of ancient philosophy”, Biblia editions, Milan. « 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 α 𝐚𝐧𝐝 ω: 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 » It's about a 24 episode paper, which contain a small story of everything and everyone, a story of the human and of that human art which is knowledge. Principles such as the infinite and the indefinite, made evident in Western culture by Greek naturalist philosophers, since the time of Anaximander.

Anaxagoras, the Ionian philosopher who introduced philosophy to Athens and suggested mind as the primary cause of physical changes. Born in Clazomenae, Ionia, around 500 B.C., he spent about thirty years in Athens, from 462 to 432 B.C. His teachings influenced great minds like Pericles and possibly Euripides. Anaxagoras held that everything is infinitely divisible, and even the smallest portion of matter contains some of each element. He introduced the concept of mind (nous) as a substance that enters into the composition of living things, distinguishing them from dead matter. Mind, he believed, is the source of all motion. Despite facing opposition and prosecution in Athens, Anaxagoras’s influence remained significant. He returned to Ionia, founded a school, and his death anniversary was commemorated as a schoolchildren’s holiday. In science, Anaxagoras made notable contributions. He was the first to explain that the moon shines by reflected light and gave the correct theory of eclipses. He maintained that the sun and stars are fiery stones, but we do not feel the heat of the stars because they are too distant. Anaxagoras may not be in the first rank of philosophers like Pythagoras, Heraclitus, or Parmenides, but his importance lies in being the first to bring philosophy to Athens and as one of the influences that helped to form Socrates. #Anaxagoras #Philosophy #History

Unraveling the Kalam Cosmological Argument: Exploring the Cause of the Universe Discover the profound Kalam Cosmological Argument that explores the cause of the universe. This video dissects the philosophical reasoning and scientific evidence, including the Big Bang Theory, supporting this robust argument for God's existence. Join the discussion on the origin of the universe! #KalamCosmologicalArgument #GodsExistence #OriginOfTheUniverse #PhilosophicalReasoning #ScientificEvidence #BigBangTheory #CosmologyExplained #DebatingGodsExistence #ReligiousDiscussions #ExploringTheCause

Progetto Montecristo is going be more and more international. this month we will introduce the first part of a series of a papers four hand written by two eminent italian Professors: Prof Roberto radice and Prof. Marco Giulio Giammarchi This issue will see the introduction by  Prof. Roberto Radice, who is full professor of History of ancient philosophy at the Catholic University of Milan, co-director of the series: “Metaphysical themes and problems of ancient thought” and “Platonism and patristic philosophy”, Vita e Pensiero, Milan, as well as director of “Lexicon, series of lexicons [computer scientists] of ancient philosophy”, Biblia editions, Milan. « 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 α 𝐚𝐧𝐝 ω: 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 » https://lnkd.in/dS4S2eMq It's about a 24 episode paper, which contain a small story of everything and everyone, a story of the human and of that human art which is knowledge.  Principles such as the infinite and the indefinite, made evident in Western culture by Greek naturalist philosophers, since the time of Anaximander. #progettomontecristo #robertoradice #philosophy Massimo Biecher Roberto Maria Pittella Giuseppe Colangelo Roccanova Pietro Tamburrini Giulio Emilio Maria Beltrami Editoriale Delfino

The mythical Kraken is used here to represent the complex and sometimes tumultuous field of metaphysics. Each tentacle of the octopus is labeled with the name of a prominent philosopher, and the body of the octopus is labeled "metaphysics." Metaphysics is a branch of #philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world. It deals with questions that go beyond the physical sciences, addressing the nature of reality, existence, and what it means to be. The philosophers named in the meme are known for their significant contributions to metaphysics: • Descartes: René Descartes is often associated with Cartesian dualism, the idea that the mind and body are fundamentally different in nature, a foundational concept in metaphysical discussions of consciousness and identity. • Leibniz: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is recognized for his monadology and the idea of a universe composed of simple substances known as monads, as well as his optimism about the pre-established harmony of the world. • Hume: David Hume is famous for his skepticism about human knowledge and his critique of the concept of causation, which has profound implications for metaphysics and epistemology. The octopus, representing metaphysics, is "attacking" or challenging these philosophers, each of whom tried to wrestle with and understand the #nature of #reality, consciousness, and existence. The image humorously suggests that metaphysics is a complex, many-armed beast that philosophers have struggled to grapple with throughout #history.

Exploring the intricate connection between science and faith: From Galileo's insights to Pope John Paul II's encouragement, delve into the harmonious relationship between reason and revelation. Discover how pioneers like Roger Bacon shaped scientific inquiry, while theologians like Augustine bridged faith with philosophy. Unraveling misconceptions, Nobel laureate William Daniel Phillips illustrates the coexistence of neuroscience and faith. Join the dialogue on transcending scientism and embracing spirituality. As Einstein famously stated, let's recognize that 'religion without science is blind, while science without religion is lame'. Link to the blog: https://bit.ly/3uDYJXW In Italian: https://bit.ly/42E3TzL www.drantoniogiordano.com | www.shro.org Antonio Giordano Sbarro Health Research Organization Temple University Università degli Studi di Siena #SHRO #Drantoniogiordanio #antoniogiordano #FortuneItalia #sbarrohealthresearchorganization #ScienceAndFaith #HarmonyOfReason #Transcendence #SpiritualScience #EinsteinWisdom #FidesEtRatio

"Exploring the Conscious Universe: Philip Goff's Philosophical Journey" Philip Goff, a distinguished philosopher at Durham University, explores profound questions about the universe's existence in his latest book, "Why? The Purpose Of The Universe." In this work, he introduces the concept of Cosmopsychism, which posits that the universe itself may possess consciousness. A key element of Goff's theory is the "fine-tuning" of the universe, which he argues suggests a deliberate calibration rather than mere chance. He points to the intricate organization of atoms as evidence of this sophisticated design. Goff also addresses the difficult issue of evil and suffering in the world, questioning their coexistence with traditional views of a benevolent deity. He offers a reinterpretation of God's role, suggesting a shift from a benevolent overseer to that of a cosmic architect. This notion of a conscious universe invites us to rethink our role within it. Goff proposes that our actions may serve a larger cosmic purpose, enriching our understanding of life's meaning. Goff's perspectives challenge traditional views and encourage a deeper contemplation of our origins and the broader cosmic context, urging us to ponder the vast mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. #Cosmopsychism #PhilipGoff #UniversePurpose #FineTuningUniverse #PhilosophyOfExistence