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One of Kant’s most distinctive contributions to philosophy is his theory of knowledge. This article begins with a discussion of relevant theoretical context before addressing certain difficulties with summarizing Kant’s philosophy. The idea of transcendental idealism is then introduced and explained before a distinction is drawn between two interpretive approaches: the “two objects interpretation” […]
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 that brought Prince William of Orange to the throne of England at the expense of King James II soon caused Ireland to be dragged into a European war as part of a contest involving Britain, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire. As the deposed King of […]
Martin Heidegger’s Being and Time transformed philosophy in the 20th century by attempting something huge: trying to understand what it means to exist. Or, as Heidegger puts it, to be Dasein. He asks: how do our experiences in the past and present, our hopes and fears for the future, shape our understanding of what […]
Caravaggio’s dramatic chiaroscuro technique revolutionized Baroque painting. His use of light and shadow as an expressive technique inspired countless artists and transformed the history of art. Instead of mathematical precision, the famous artist aimed for emotional impact. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Caravaggio’s paintings and examine how he used light and shadow […]
Human resilience shines during the Little Ice Age, a period of intense cooling from the 14th to 19th centuries. Europe, Alaska, and the North Atlantic battled severely low temperatures. While the exact cause is unclear, theories range from volcanic activity to changes in Earth’s orbit. One compelling idea suggests the decline of Indigenous populations […]
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Sly Stone (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025) was frontman for the brilliant Sly and the Family Stone (formerly Sly and the Stoners). The audacious and playful musician behind such infectious funk-rock-soul hits as the often-sampled hit Everyday People (1969), the gospel-influenced Stand! (1969) and the riotous I Want to Take You … Continue reading "When Sly Stone Traded His New Album For Cocaine" The post When Sly Stone Traded His New Album For Cocaine appeared first on Flashbak.
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One of Kant’s most distinctive contributions to philosophy is his theory of knowledge. This article begins with a discussion of relevant theoretical context before addressing certain difficulties with summarizing Kant’s philosophy. The idea of transcendental idealism is then introduced and explained before a distinction is drawn between two interpretive approaches: the “two objects interpretation” […]
“Sometimes I think all my pictures are just pictures of me. My concern is… the human predicament; only what I consider the human predicament may simply be my own. ” – Richard Avedon, photographer of In The American West During the making his opus In The American West (1979 – 1984), American photographer … Continue reading "Before And After: Polaroids then Magic from Richard Avedon, In the American West" The post Before And After: Polaroids then Magic from Richard Avedon, In the American West appeared first on Flashbak.
Caravaggio’s dramatic chiaroscuro technique revolutionized Baroque painting. His use of light and shadow as an expressive technique inspired countless artists and transformed the history of art. Instead of mathematical precision, the famous artist aimed for emotional impact. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Caravaggio’s paintings and examine how he used light and shadow […]
