A Synthesis of Thought: Plato and Kant

One of the hardest classes I ever taught was an introduction to philosophy class called History of Thought. Why was it so difficult? Philosophy, last block of the day (85 minutes), final semester, 25 high school seniors. Plus, I had never taught philosophy. Fortunately, I was saved by my interest in the subject. While preparing … Read more

What is Real? The Search for Ultimate Reality

Have you ever wondered, “Is that for real?” Maybe a magic trick or an illusion caused you to question what you saw. But have you ever thought of that question on a grand scale? Is anything real? What is ultimate reality? How do we know that everything we experience is not a dream? Philosophers and … Read more