Part of Thought
Philosophy & Ethics
Schools of thought, theories of knowledge, moral principles and the questions of how to live.
Concepts
- Jacques DerridaJacques Derrida was a French philosopher born in Algeria, associated with deconstruction. Issue.26, the edition about the Greek concept of pharmakon, names him once, in…
- Jean-François LyotardJean-François Lyotard was a French philosopher, known for the book The Postmodern Condition. MetaMarketing.1 names him once, in the paragraph that defines metamodernism…
- Jostein GaarderJostein Gaarder is a Norwegian writer, author of Sophie's World, a novel about the history of philosophy. The Agency editorial names him once, in Creative.11, where…
- Ladder of LoveThe ladder of love is a philosophical doctrine expounded by Diotima of Mantinea in Plato's Symposium, describing an ascending spiritual ascent from sensible attraction…
- Lao TzuLao Tzu is the ancient Chinese figure traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching, a foundational text of Taoism. In Creative.2, interviewee Carolina Justus…
- LeafcutterLeafcutter is an ant, one of the two characters of The Nature's Masterpiece, the short story the author wrote for Issue.12. The story introduces him as a "Tiny Art…
- Liquid ModernityLiquid modernity is a sociological concept describing contemporary society as a fluid condition where social structures, personal bonds, and institutions dissolve faster…
- Logic Versus ReasonLogic versus reason represents the philosophical distinction between formal deductive consistency and the broader, context-sensitive human capacity for prudent judgment…
- Ludic WorldviewA ludic worldview is an existential perspective that approaches reality, challenges, and human interactions with playful detachment and creative lightness. It reframes…
- Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor of the second century and a Stoic philosopher, known for the book called Meditations. In the Agency editorial, Issue.7 names him among…
- Marketing EthicsMarketing ethics is the moral framework and philosophical discipline governing the principles, standards, and conduct of commercial communication and advertising. It…
- MetamodernismMetamodernism is a cultural and philosophical framework that oscillates between modernist sincerity and postmodern irony. It emerges as a response to crises, seeking…
- Methodological ReductionismMethodological reductionism is a scientific research strategy that investigates complex phenomena by dividing them into their smallest constituent parts and examining…
- Mindful IdeationMindful ideation is the practice of allowing creative concepts to germinate through calm, objective-free contemplation rather than forced mental strain. It creates mental…
- Mona LisaThe Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci's portrait that the Agency editorial uses as the ultimate semiotics exercise. The article says it can be interpreted from an infinite…
- Moral AmbiguityMoral ambiguity is a state of ethical uncertainty wherein actions, characters, or situations cannot be cleanly classified as entirely virtuous or wholly evil. In…
- MorpheusMorpheus is a character of the film The Matrix, the one who offers Neo the choice between a red pill and a blue pill. The Agency editorial recalls that scene twice, in…
- Mr. GodspeedMr. Godspeed is a turtle, one of the two characters of The Nature's Masterpiece, the short story the author wrote for Issue.12. The story introduces him as a "Chill Nomad…
- MultidisciplinarityMultidisciplinarity is an approach that draws on knowledge, concepts, and methodologies from multiple distinct academic or professional disciplines. Rather than isolating…
- Musical HermeneuticsMusical hermeneutics is the interpretive discipline dedicated to uncovering philosophical meaning, cultural symbolism, and existential insights embedded within musical…
- Myth of the AndrogyneThe myth of the androgyne is an allegorical account presented by the comedic playwright Aristophanes in Plato's Symposium to explain the origin of human desire and the…
- Myth of TheuthThe myth of Theuth is a philosophical allegory recounted by Plato in the Phaedrus concerning the divine invention and human reception of the written word. It presents…
- Negative ReferenceA negative reference is a model, example, or precedent studied specifically to identify paths, values, or behaviors to avoid. It establishes ethical and aesthetic…
- NeoNeo is the protagonist of the film The Matrix, the one who receives from Morpheus the choice between a red pill and a blue pill. The Agency editorial recalls that scene…
Terms
- Sophrosynenoun
- An ancient Greek philosophical ideal of excellence of character and soundness of mind. It embodies temperance, moderation, self-control, and a balanced harmony in thoughts and actions.
- Steadfastadjective
- Resolutely firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or moral direction.
- Storgenoun
- Natural familial affection, especially the instinctive bond shared among parents, children, and siblings.
- Superficialitynoun
- The quality of lacking depth of character, serious thought, or profound substance, remaining confined to outward appearances.
- Symbolnoun
- A mark, sign, character, or visual emblem used as a conventional representation of an object, function, concept, or abstract idea.
- Symbolicadjective
- Serving as a representation of something intangible or carrying deeper non-literal meaning.
- Synthesisnoun
- The combination of separate elements, ideas, or entities into a unified, coherent whole.
- Synthesizeverb
- To combine distinct elements, ideas, or data points into a single coherent and unified whole.
- Tangibleadjective
- Perceptible by the sense of touch or capable of being physically grasped and measured in concrete physical reality. It distinguishes concrete material products from virtual or intellectual entities.
- Thresholdnoun
- A boundary, doorway, or entry limit that must be crossed or satisfied for an effect or permission to take place.
- Transcendencenoun
- Existence or experience beyond normal physical limits and everyday material reality.
- Transhumanismnoun
- A philosophical and intellectual movement advocating the transformation and enhancement of human capabilities through advanced technologies like biotechnology and cybernetics.
- Transparencynoun
- The quality of being open, easily understood, and free from deceit or concealment. In business and public administration, it requires accessible accounting and honest stakeholder disclosure.
- Treatisenoun
- A formal, systematic, and comprehensive written work dealing methodically with the principles and evidence of a particular philosophical, scientific, or technical subject.
- Undeniableadjective
- Manifestly true, valid, or high in quality to the point where it cannot be disputed, overlooked, or questioned.
- Wanderernoun
- A person who travels aimlessly or leisurely from place to place without a fixed destination or permanent home. In literature, it often symbolizes an introspective seeker exploring existential truth.
- watertightadjective
- Constructed or fitted so tightly as not to allow water to enter, or metaphorically flawless and invulnerable.
