The Synthesis of "rationalism"

An introduction to René Descartes, the French philosopher and mathematician who revolutionized Western thought with his ideas and methods.

Discover Humanism, a philosophy focused on human reason, ethics, and justice without reliance on supernatural beliefs. Learn why it's gaining traction.

Discover Rational Choice Theory, the principle that assumes individuals make logical decisions to maximize their self-interest and utility.

Explore Bounded Rationality, the concept that our decision-making is limited by information, time, and our own mental capacity.

An introduction to Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher whose work on logic, ethics, and science has profoundly shaped Western civilization.

An overview of the Enlightenment, the 18th-century intellectual movement that championed reason and reshaped politics, science, and human rights.

Discover the Enlightenment, the 18th-century intellectual movement that championed reason and reshaped politics, science, and society forever.

Discover Thomas Aquinas, the medieval philosopher who harmonized Christian theology with Aristotelian reason, shaping Western thought for centuries.

Discover Voltaire, the brilliant French Enlightenment writer whose advocacy for reason, tolerance, and liberty helped shape modern democratic societies.

Discover Neoclassical Economics, the theory viewing the economy through rational actors, supply and demand, and market efficiency. Learn its core ideas.