In ancient Greece, there were two opposing views about the human mind. Plato thought a person was “tabula inscripta,” born with some innate knowledge. Whereas, Aristotle subscribed to the idea of “tabula rasa,” born without any previous knowledge.
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Greek scholar to discuss opposing views of human mind
In ancient Greece, there were two opposing views about the human mind. Plato thought a person was “tabula inscripta,” born with some innate knowledge. Whereas, Aristotle subscribed to the idea of “tabula rasa,” born without any previous knowledge.
Greek scholar to discuss opposing views of human mind
In ancient Greece, there were two opposing views about the human mind. Plato thought a person was “tabula inscripta,” born with some innate knowledge. Whereas, Aristotle subscribed to the idea of “tabula rasa,” born without any previous knowledge.
MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
Black will spend the 2025-26 academic year at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium, where she will teach, conduct creative writing workshops and continue to work on her novel.
Lecture to explore Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity
Culture and religion have always had a unique relationship, sometimes overlapping and at times, sharing a great divide. The Rev. Stanley S. Harrakas will discuss “Hellenism and Orthodox Christianity: A Complex Relationship” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in Century Room C of...
Lecture to explore Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity
Culture and religion have always had a unique relationship, sometimes overlapping and at times, sharing a great divide. The Rev. Stanley S. Harrakas will discuss “Hellenism and Orthodox Christianity: A Complex Relationship” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in Century Room C of...
Lecture to explore Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity
Culture and religion have always had a unique relationship, sometimes overlapping and at times, sharing a great divide. The Rev. Stanley S. Harrakas will discuss “Hellenism and Orthodox Christianity: A Complex Relationship” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in Century Room C of...
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