THANK YOU VERY MUCH
The world and universal academy foundation want to seize this opportunity to thank all the writers and artists of the world who had the courage to participate in our world competition of creative writing and arts.
"The most important thing is not to win, but the participation" said the baron Pierre de Coubertin (the restorer of the modern Olympic Games).
We hope that our competitions will contribute to:
- The peace in the world;
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- Move closer to the artists of the world …
Dr. Jean-Marcel Bikouta Nkaoulou (PhD in Philosophy, PhD in Public Health, PhD in Economy option Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, DBA in Management, DBA in Finance...); Director (CEO) of WUACADEMIA.
Citation of the Week: "I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates" Steve Jobs (Newsweek 10-29-2001)
The Question of the Week: What is Philosophy and Why Study Philosophy?
What is Philosophy?
A five-minute introduction to what philosophy is all about, how it is different from science, religion and mysticism, and why it matters to all of us.
Why Study Philosophy?
See what others (and fairly famous others ) have done with his or her degree in Philosophy.
Alain Badiou. What is Philosophy? (Part I)
Alain Badiou. Philosophy: What Is to Be Done?
What is Philosophy?
Dr. John Corvino on "Why Study Philosophy?"
Dr. John Corvino is a professor in the Philosophy Department at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He is the editor of Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality, Rowman & Littlefield (Lanham, MD), 1997. ISBN 0-8476-8482-2
What is Philosophy?
A very short introduction of Philosophy.
Why Study Philosophy?
What is Philosophy?
This lecture walks through the basic historical foundations of philosophy and what the discipline is essentially about.
Why Study Philosophy as a Spiritual Exercise with Philip Goodchild
Prof. Philip Goodchild examines what we mean by 'philosophy' and argues that by looking at it as 'love of wisdom' we can see it as a practice that can take on a valuable role in living our lives.
Karl Popper - What is Philosophy?
Karl Popper - Uncertain Truth - 1/6
Why Study Philosophy?
Why Study Philosophy Wordles
Why Study Philosophy?
What skills and values does philosophy teach? What do philosophy majors do with their degree?
Why Study Philosophy?
But I want to Study Philosophy?
If its more than just a theory. The joys of doing a PhD in continental philosophy.
Why Christians Should Study Philosophy
Why Should My Kid Study Philosophy? Part 1 of 3
Overview for parents as to why kids should learn philosophy from an early age. Part 1 of 3 part series focuses on personal aspects of learning philosophy.
Why Should My Kid Study Philosophy? Part 2 of 3: ACADEMICS
A brief discussion of the academic benefits of studying philosophy as children.
Why Should My Kid Study Philosophy? Part 3 of 3: RELIGION!?!
Conclusion of 3-part series aimed at parents of young philosophy students discussing the benefits of studying philosophy within the context of their particular religious faith.
Question de la semaine: Que faire de notre vulnérabilité ?
Guillaume le Blanc - Que faire de notre vulnérabilité ?
The Philosopher of the week: Thales of Miletus
The philosopher Thales of Miletus (c. 624 BC – c. 546 BC)
Thales of Miletus (c. 624 BC – c. 546 BC) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus in Asia Minor, and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Many, most notably Aristotle, regard him as the first philosopher in the Greek tradition. According to Bertrand Russell, "Western philosophy begins with Thales." Thales attempted to explain natural phenomena without reference to mythology and was tremendously influential in this respect. Almost all of the other pre-Socratic philosophers follow him in attempting to provide an explanation of ultimate substance, change, and the existence of the world—without reference to mythology. Those philosophers were also influential, and eventually Thales's rejection of mythological explanations became an essential idea for the scientific revolution. He was also the first to define general principles and set forth hypotheses, and as a result has been dubbed the "Father of Science", though it is argued that Democritus is actually more deserving of this title.
In mathematics, Thales used geometry to solve problems such as calculating the height of pyramids and the distance of ships from the shore. He is credited with the first use of deductive reasoning applied to geometry, by deriving four corollaries to Thales' Theorem. As a result, he has been hailed as the first true mathematician and is the first known individual to whom a mathematical discovery has been attributed.
The Normative Significance of Conscience by Kyle Swan, Kevin Vallie
Despite the increasing amount of literature on the legal and political questions triggered by a commitment to liberty of conscience, an explanation of the normative significance of conscience remains elusive. We argue that the few attempts to address this fail to capture the reasons people have to respect the consciences of others. We offer an alternative account that utilizes the resources of the contractualist tradition in moral philosophy to explain why conscience matters. Read The PDF - Read more
Objective Morality, Subjective Morality, and the Explanatory Question by Dale Dorse
A common presupposition in metaethical theory is that moral assessment comes in (at least) two flavors, one of which is sensitive to our epistemic circumstances, the second of which is not so sensitive. Though this thought is popular, a number of questions arise. In this paper, I limit my discussion to what I dub the "explanatory question": how one might understand the construction of subjective moral assessment given an explanatorily prior objective assessment. I argue that a proper answer to this question is important not simply for its own sake, but because it also sheds new light on important challenges to the existence of both objective and subjective moral obligations. Read The PDF - Read more
British Wittgenstein Society (BWS)
The British Wittgenstein Society (BWS) aims to ensure that Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy continues to play a fertile and creative role in 21st century thought. The BWS aspires to provide, through its annual lecture and biannual lecture series, a British focal point for research and exchange of ideas among Wittgenstein scholars and students throughout the world. It also seeks to address, in its conference themes, the many other disciplines that Wittgensteins's work has impacted and will continue to impact. Read more
Knowing I am Not the Best By Mike Labossiere
Long ago, when I was a young boy, I was afflicted with the dread three Ss. That is, I was Small, Smart and (worst of all) Sensitive. As a good father, my dad endeavored to see to it that I developed the proper virtues of a young man. Fortunately, his efforts were ultimately successful although the path was, I am sure, not quite what he expected. Mainly because the path was mostly track, road and trail rather than field, court and gridiron... Read more
Philosophical Health Check
Check your Tension Quotient!
To take the philosophical health check (PHC), go through the statements below, selecting for each one 'agree' or 'disagree'. If not sure, select the response which is closest to your opinion. When you have answered all the questions, click the 'submit' button and the results of your check will be generated.
The PHC does not judge whether your responses are right or wrong, so feel free to answer as honestly as you can. Each statement is carefully worded, so do pay attention to what each one actually says. Read more
Plato (Athene, ca. 427 – aldaar, 347 v.Chr.) was een Grieks filosoof en schrijver. Plato, leerling van Socrates en leraar van Aristoteles, is een van de meest invloedrijke denkers in de westerse filosofie en was ook de stichter van de Atheense Academie, het eerste instituut voor hoger onderwijs in het westen.