Part of Thought
Philosophy & Ethics
Schools of thought, theories of knowledge, moral principles and the questions of how to live.
Concepts
- Existential WritingExistential writing is the philosophical act of writing primarily as a commitment to truth, self-discovery, and human meaning rather than commercial acclaim. It views the…
- Fair PlayFair play is the principled adherence to rules, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among competitors in sports, games, and social systems. It rejects unfair…
- Farewell, AuroraFarewell, Aurora (Adeus, Aurora) is a novel by Thiago Patriota, the author of the Agency editorial, published by Editora Sentient in 2022. Its heroine, Aurora, is a…
- Flusserian DesignFlusserian design is a philosophical framework developed by Vilem Flusser that conceptualizes design as an inventive and cunning bridge between art and technology. It…
- Form of BeautyThe Form of Beauty is the transcendent, absolute, and immutable archetype of beauty in Platonic metaphysics, existing independently of sensory objects. It serves as the…
- Form-Content DistinctionThe form-content distinction is an analytical method that separates the physical structure or appearance of an artifact from the symbolic meaning it conveys. This…
- Friedrich NietzscheFriedrich Nietzsche is the German philosopher the Agency editorial names, beside David Hume, as an author of profound philosophical investigations that are still very…
- Gracián's Principle of BrevityGracián's principle of brevity is the philosophical doctrine that artistic excellence and wisdom reside in concentration and quality rather than hollow volume…
- Hermeneutic JusticeHermeneutic justice is the ethical practice of ensuring that interpretive frameworks, translations, and linguistic resources do not perpetuate unfair social subordination…
- Historical ConsciousnessHistorical consciousness is an active awareness of how past events, cultural legacies, and ancestral memories shape contemporary reality and personal identity. It serves…
- Homo LudensHomo Ludens is a cultural concept identifying human beings fundamentally as players who construct civilization through games, ritual, and creative play. It posits that…
- HubrisHubris is an ancient Greek concept signifying excessive pride, overweening self-confidence, and contempt for divine and human limits. In classical tragedy and moral…
- Human FactorThe human factor is the unique constellation of subjective consciousness, emotional sensitivity, and ethical agency that cannot be replicated by automated mechanisms. In…
- Human NatureHuman nature is the set of traits and tendencies considered common to all human beings. In the Agency editorial, the author's philosophical draft gives it a precise and…
- Human-Machine SymbiosisHuman-machine symbiosis is the cooperative co-evolution and functional integration between human biological faculties and computerized technical systems. It posits that…
- Idealistic OptimismIdealistic optimism is a psychological orientation that maintains unwavering faith in human goodness and positive future outcomes despite worldly cynicisms. Rather than…
- Immanuel KantImmanuel Kant was a German philosopher of the eighteenth century, author of the Critique of Pure Reason and of the categorical imperative. Issue.1 names him once, by…
- Indisputable QualityIndisputable quality is a standard of artistic and technical execution so rigorous that the objective excellence of the work remains evident regardless of subjective…
- Individual AgencyIndividual agency is the philosophical and psychological capacity of an autonomous person to act independently and make self-determined choices in the world. It reflects…
- Instrumental RationalityInstrumental rationality is a mode of reasoning focused strictly on identifying and deploying the most efficient means to achieve a predetermined goal. Rather than…
- Intellectual AutonomyIntellectual autonomy is the capacity and willingness of a thinker to formulate beliefs, make evaluations, and pursue truth through independent critical reasoning rather…
- Intellectual HumilityIntellectual humility is the cognitive virtue of recognizing the limitations, biases, and fallibility of one's own knowledge and beliefs. It involves a willingness to…
- IntelligenceIntelligence is the set of cognitive abilities that allow a mind to reason, solve problems, learn and adapt. The Agency editorial places it between cleverness and wisdom…
- Is-Ought ProblemThe is-ought problem is an ethical and epistemological principle stating that one cannot logically deduce prescriptive moral obligations merely from descriptive factual…
Terms
- metamodernadjective
- Relating to a cultural paradigm that oscillates between modern sincerity and postmodern irony.
- naturanoun
- The Latin word for nature. It first meant birth, and then the innate character of a thing and the order of the world, and it is the origin of the word nature.
- Objectiveadjective
- Based on factual evidence and observable reality rather than personal feelings, biases, or interpretations.
- Ontologynoun
- The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being, reality, and what kinds of entities can be said to exist.
- oscillationnoun
- A regular movement back and forth between two points or states. Figuratively, the alternation between two opposite positions, attitudes or forces.
- Paradoxnoun
- A statement, situation, or person that appears contradictory or absurd yet may reveal a deeper underlying truth.
- Paradoxicaladjective
- Seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, yet expressing a possible or underlying truth upon deeper investigation.
- Permeabilitynoun
- The state or quality of being permeable, allowing liquids, gases, or symbolic influences to pass through.
- Phenomenologynoun
- The philosophical approach that concentrates on the study of conscious experience and appearances as experienced from the first-person point of view.
- Philianoun
- A deep, reciprocal, and virtuous affection among friends or equals based on shared values and mutual loyalty.
- Plausibleadjective
- Seeming reasonable, probable, or worthy of belief based on available evidence and logical coherence.
- Pragmanoun
- A practical, enduring, and mature love built on long-term commitment, shared duties, and realistic expectations.
- presciencenoun
- The capacity to foresee or anticipate events before they take place, or human foreknowledge.
- Rationalistnoun
- A person who bases their opinions and actions on reason and logic rather than on religious belief or emotional response. In philosophy, a rationalist maintains that knowledge is primarily innate and deduced.
- Reciprocitynoun
- The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit; mutual dependence or action and reaction between entities.
- Reductionismnoun
- The practice of analyzing and describing a complex phenomenon in terms of its simple or fundamental constituents.
- rhetoricnoun
- The art of effective and persuasive speaking or writing, especially through strategic linguistic devices.
- sagacitynoun
- The quality of possessing keen mental discernment, sound judgment, and acute philosophical insight.
- Semioticsnoun
- The study of signs, symbols, and the processes of signification: how meaning is created and communicated through visual, verbal, and cultural systems.
- sentientadjective
- Able to perceive, feel, and experience sensations or consciousness with emotional responsiveness.
- Sincereadjective
- Free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy; genuine, honest, and heartfelt in feeling or intent.
- Singularitynoun
- The state, condition, or distinct quality of being singular, remarkable, and uniquely individual.
- Skepticnoun
- A person inclined to question, doubt, or suspend judgment regarding accepted opinions, claims, or apparent facts until verifiable proof is presented.
- Skepticismnoun
- An attitude of doubt or critical inquiry regarding claims that lack clear empirical proof. It protects consumers and researchers from accepting deceptive assertions uncritically.
