All articles from 1000 Word Philosophy

Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God

This essay presents and explains what’s called Avicenna’s ‘proof’ for the existence of God. It is likely the most influential argument in the history of philosophy in the Islamic world. The post Avice

Ecstatic Experiences: The Philosophy of ‘Losing Yourself’

"Ecstatic experiences” are when we seem to joyfully “lose” or transcend or go beyond ourselves. This essay introduces some philosophical issues about ecstatic experiences. The post Ecstatic Experience