Atomism — the theory that all the objects in the universe are composed of very small, indestructible elements. (This is the case for the Western [i.e., Greek] theories of atomism. Buddhists also have well developed theories of atomism, and which involve… … Mini philosophy glossary
Atomism (social) — Atomism is the belief that society should be viewed in terms of the individual s importance and that society is artificially constructed. [cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology: A User s Guide to Sociological… … Wikipedia
atomism — A philosophical position which views the world as composed of discrete atomistic elements, and reduces knowledge to observation of the smallest indivisible elements, such as human beings but not social structures and social institutions. In… … Dictionary of sociology
Social alienation — In sociology and critical social theory, alienation refers to an individual s estrangement from traditional community and others in general. It is considered by many that the atomism of modern society means that individuals have shallower… … Wikipedia
Logical atomism — the theory that all the objects in the universe are composed of very small, indestructible elements. (This is the case for the Western [i.e., Greek] theories of atomism. Buddhists also have well developed theories of atomism, and which involve… … Mini philosophy glossary
Glossary of philosophical isms — This is a list of topics relating to philosophy that end in ism . compactTOC NOTOC A * Absolutism – the position that in a particular domain of thought, all statements in that domain are either absolutely true or absolutely false: none is true… … Wikipedia
Existence (Philosophy of) 2 — Philosophy of existence 2 Sartre Thomas R.Flynn Born 21 June 1905, in Thiviers (Dordogne), Jean Paul Sartre was raised in the Parisian home of his widowed mother’s parents. After his mother’s remarriage, he spent several years with her and his… … History of philosophy
Benedetto Croce — Full name Benedetto Croce Born February 25, 1866 Pescasseroli, Italy Died November 20, 1952(1952 11 20) (aged 86) Naples, Ita … Wikipedia
Doom novels — For the novelization of the film, see Doom (film). Cover for the first Doom novel, Knee deep in the Dead The Doom novel series is a series of four near future science fiction novels co written by Dafydd ab Hugh and Brad Linaweaver; Knee Deep in… … Wikipedia
philosophy, Western — Introduction history of Western philosophy from its development among the ancient Greeks to the present. This article has three basic purposes: (1) to provide an overview of the history of philosophy in the West, (2) to relate… … Universalium
