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.
Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.
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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