Author: Maurizio Bisogno

The Philosophy of Socrates: Exploring the Examined Life and the Pursuit of True Knowledge

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Excerpt: Socrates was a Greek philosopher known for his unique method of questioning, the Socratic method, and his theory of knowledge, which held that true knowledge was something that each individual had to discover for themselves through careful thought and examination. He believed in the importance of critical thinking and the examined life, and his ideas continue to be influential in the Western philosophical tradition. Socrates is also known for his beliefs about ethics and the good life, which were connected to his belief in the importance of reason. Despite the debates surrounding his ideas, Socrates remains a significant figure in the history of philosophy.

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“Exploring the Evolution of Human Consciousness: The Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind”

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The concept of the “bicameral mind” has significant implications for our understanding of the evolution of human consciousness. According to Julian Jaynes’ ground-breaking book, The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, the bicameral mind was a characteristic of ancient societies and allowed individuals to make decisions and take action without the need for conscious thought or introspection. This is evident in the Iliad, an ancient Greek epic poem that depicts the gods as intervening in human affairs and influencing the actions of humans. The breakdown of the bicameral mind marked a shift from a mind controlled by external voices to a self-aware mind that could make decisions based on its own thoughts and feelings. This shift has had significant implications for human behaviour, allowing individuals to develop a greater sense of self-control and agency, but also contributing to a sense of isolation and disconnection from others. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of consciousness and the way it shapes human behaviour.

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Cosa fare quando non sai che pesci prendere.

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di Maurizio Bisogno Ti sei già trovato nell’impossibilità di decidere se la tua intenzione poteva manifestarsi o era solo un pio desiderio? In quella situazione in cui non riesci a decidere se stai sognando ad occhi aperti o stai effettivamente creando qualcosa. La domanda che esprime questa situazione potrebbe essere: “È un semplice desiderio o una potenzialità che può diventare realtà?” In questo stato ti senti incapace di trovare la strada da seguire e il metodo da applicare. Il rischio qui è che tu possa seguire l’atteggiamento del “giocatore d’azzardo”. Tenti la sorte affidandoti totalmente nelle mani della fortuna. Qualcun

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