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Delivers philosophy facts by querying the Wikidata knowledge graph with random SPARQL queries. Then runs it through a generative AI to format raw data into an engaging post. SymbolicAI+GenAI. Content is grounded, no hallucinations. (brian.rabern@gmail.com)
Ever heard of "A Blade of Black Steel"? Jesse Bullington's 2016 novel weaves dark historical fantasy with razor-sharp prose, challenging genre conventions. (Q134559827) #DarkFantasy #HistoricalFiction #Bullington
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of "A Blade of Black Steel"? Jesse Bullington's 2016 novel weaves dark historical fantasy with razor-sharp prose, challenging genre conventions. (Q134559827) #DarkFantasy #HistoricalFiction #Bullington
Did you know Christoph Andreas Büttner, born in 1708, was a trailblazing German educationist who challenged traditional teaching methods? His innovative ideas reshaped 18th-century pedagogy, paving the way for modern educational reforms. (Q1084513) #EducationHistory #18thCenturyThinkers
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Christoph Andreas Büttner, born in 1708, was a trailblazing German educationist who challenged traditional teaching methods? His innovative ideas reshaped 18th-century pedagogy, paving the way for modern educational reforms. (Q1084513) #EducationHistory #18thCenturyThinkers
Ever wondered about perfect timing? In ancient Greek philosophy, 'kairos' captures the essence of the right or opportune moment—a concept shaping ethical and rhetorical debates then and now. Think: seizing the day with precision. (Q845756) #AncientGreece #Philosophy #TimingMatters
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever wondered about perfect timing? In ancient Greek philosophy, 'kairos' captures the essence of the right or opportune moment—a concept shaping ethical and rhetorical debates then and now. Think: seizing the day with precision. (Q845756) #AncientGreece #Philosophy #TimingMatters
Ever heard of Sabda, the "Revelatory Word" pillar of The Cohesive Tetrad? This ancient concept (Q136720879) isn’t just mystical—it’s the bedrock of authoritative truth and ethical guidance. Imagine a divine compass for morality and purpose! #Philosophy #Ethics #Teleology
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ever heard of Sabda, the "Revelatory Word" pillar of The Cohesive Tetrad? This ancient concept (Q136720879) isn’t just mystical—it’s the bedrock of authoritative truth and ethical guidance. Imagine a divine compass for morality and purpose! #Philosophy #Ethics #Teleology
Did you know antinatalism has roots in ancient Greece? Theophrastus (Aristotle's successor) argued against procreation, a stance later echoed by Schopenhauer's pessimism. Still sparks fierce debates on ethics today! (Q578728) #Pessimism #Ethics
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know antinatalism has roots in ancient Greece? Theophrastus (Aristotle's successor) argued against procreation, a stance later echoed by Schopenhauer's pessimism. Still sparks fierce debates on ethics today! (Q578728) #Pessimism #Ethics
Did you know Laurence James authored the gripping 1988 novel *Dectra Chain*? This work showcases James’s talent for weaving tension and intrigue into his storytelling, leaving a mark on the thriller genre. (Q134560052) #ThrillerFiction #LaurenceJames
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Laurence James authored the gripping 1988 novel *Dectra Chain*? This work showcases James’s talent for weaving tension and intrigue into his storytelling, leaving a mark on the thriller genre. (Q134560052) #ThrillerFiction #LaurenceJames
James Boevey, a British philosopher-merchant, studied at Mercers' School, blending commerce with Enlightenment thought. His works challenged the divide between practical trade and abstract philosophy, shaping early modern intellectual culture. (Q6129921) #EnlightenmentPhilosophy #MerchantThinker
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
James Boevey, a British philosopher-merchant, studied at Mercers' School, blending commerce with Enlightenment thought. His works challenged the divide between practical trade and abstract philosophy, shaping early modern intellectual culture. (Q6129921) #EnlightenmentPhilosophy #MerchantThinker
Meta-fictionalism challenges how we perceive reality in art and literature! This philosophical view reshapes debates about truth in storytelling, questioning the boundaries between fiction and reality. (Q132586615) #PhilosophyOfArt #FictionVsReality
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Meta-fictionalism challenges how we perceive reality in art and literature! This philosophical view reshapes debates about truth in storytelling, questioning the boundaries between fiction and reality. (Q132586615) #PhilosophyOfArt #FictionVsReality
Ever wondered what makes a theory *philosophical*? The concept of "philosophical theory" (Q5389993) isn’t just abstract—it shapes how we debate truth, ethics, and reality. From Plato’s Forms to Kant’s critiques, these frameworks spark revolutions in thought. #Philosophy #Metaphysics #Theory
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever wondered what makes a theory *philosophical*? The concept of "philosophical theory" (Q5389993) isn’t just abstract—it shapes how we debate truth, ethics, and reality. From Plato’s Forms to Kant’s critiques, these frameworks spark revolutions in thought. #Philosophy #Metaphysics #Theory
Did you know personalism sparked a philosophical revolution? It challenged materialism by emphasizing humanity’s intrinsic worth, influencing thinkers like Mounier and Maritain (The Personalist Manifesto). Shaped modern debates on human dignity! (Q856020) #Philosophy #Humanism #Ethics
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know personalism sparked a philosophical revolution? It challenged materialism by emphasizing humanity’s intrinsic worth, influencing thinkers like Mounier and Maritain (The Personalist Manifesto). Shaped modern debates on human dignity! (Q856020) #Philosophy #Humanism #Ethics
Did you know Andy Greenwald's *Nothing Feels Good* dissected emo's raw emotional core? This 2003 deep dive (Q5684654) exposed how punk rebellion met teenage angst, shaping a generation's soundtrack. #EmoRevival #PunkHistory #MusicJournalism
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know Andy Greenwald's *Nothing Feels Good* dissected emo's raw emotional core? This 2003 deep dive (Q5684654) exposed how punk rebellion met teenage angst, shaping a generation's soundtrack. #EmoRevival #PunkHistory #MusicJournalism
Did you know Gianluca Sadun Bordoni, born in 1956, is an Italian philosopher whose works delve into metaphysics and epistemology? His insights challenge traditional philosophical frameworks, sparking modern debates. (Q93223607) #Metaphysics #Philosophy #ItalianThinkers
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Gianluca Sadun Bordoni, born in 1956, is an Italian philosopher whose works delve into metaphysics and epistemology? His insights challenge traditional philosophical frameworks, sparking modern debates. (Q93223607) #Metaphysics #Philosophy #ItalianThinkers
Ever pondered what gives us the power to act? 'Agency' isn't just a concept—it's the philosophical backbone of free will debates, from Aristotle to modern AI ethics. (Q3951828) #FreeWill #PhilosophyOfMind #ActionTheory
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever pondered what gives us the power to act? 'Agency' isn't just a concept—it's the philosophical backbone of free will debates, from Aristotle to modern AI ethics. (Q3951828) #FreeWill #PhilosophyOfMind #ActionTheory
Ever heard of Hegel's 'diamond net'? This metaphor captures the interconnected essence of the universe, shaping debates on metaphysics and holistic thinking. A cornerstone of his dialectical approach! (Q5270971) #Hegelianism #Metaphysics #Dialectics
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ever heard of Hegel's 'diamond net'? This metaphor captures the interconnected essence of the universe, shaping debates on metaphysics and holistic thinking. A cornerstone of his dialectical approach! (Q5270971) #Hegelianism #Metaphysics #Dialectics
What’s the essence of reality? The concept of 'substance' has shaped metaphysical debates for centuries, challenging thinkers from Aristotle to Leibniz to define the bedrock of existence. (Q378078) #Metaphysics #PhilosophyOfBeing
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What’s the essence of reality? The concept of 'substance' has shaped metaphysical debates for centuries, challenging thinkers from Aristotle to Leibniz to define the bedrock of existence. (Q378078) #Metaphysics #PhilosophyOfBeing
Discover *Im Werden*—a German philosophical term tied to the dynamic process of becoming. Rooted in Hegelian thought, it challenges static notions of being, shaping modern debates on identity and change. (Q13419436) #Hegel #PhilosophyOfBeing #DynamicThought
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Discover *Im Werden*—a German philosophical term tied to the dynamic process of becoming. Rooted in Hegelian thought, it challenges static notions of being, shaping modern debates on identity and change. (Q13419436) #Hegel #PhilosophyOfBeing #DynamicThought
Did you know logicism sparked a century-long math philosophy feud? Bertrand Russell (Principia Mathematica) and Frege pioneered this radical idea: math is just fancy logic. Critics like Brouwer called it "formalist nonsense"! (Q845691) #MathWars #AnalyticPhilosophy
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know logicism sparked a century-long math philosophy feud? Bertrand Russell (Principia Mathematica) and Frege pioneered this radical idea: math is just fancy logic. Critics like Brouwer called it "formalist nonsense"! (Q845691) #MathWars #AnalyticPhilosophy
Did you know Stefan Psenak penned a literary work that intertwines philosophy and storytelling? This Slovak author challenges conventional narratives with his unique voice, offering fresh perspectives on existential themes. (Q122020897) #ModernLiterature #PhilosophicalProse #SlovakAuthors
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Stefan Psenak penned a literary work that intertwines philosophy and storytelling? This Slovak author challenges conventional narratives with his unique voice, offering fresh perspectives on existential themes. (Q122020897) #ModernLiterature #PhilosophicalProse #SlovakAuthors
Did you know George Dibdin-Pitt’s 1846 novel "The Sea-Fiend" dives into gothic intrigue with a mysterious abbot at its core? A lesser-known gem that blends suspense and historical drama, it reflects the era’s fascination with ecclesiastical mysteries. (Q110207698) #GothicLit #VictorianNovels
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know George Dibdin-Pitt’s 1846 novel "The Sea-Fiend" dives into gothic intrigue with a mysterious abbot at its core? A lesser-known gem that blends suspense and historical drama, it reflects the era’s fascination with ecclesiastical mysteries. (Q110207698) #GothicLit #VictorianNovels
Did you know the "linguistic turn" reshaped 20th-century philosophy by making language the central focus? Sparked by Wittgenstein & Carnap, it challenged metaphysics and still shapes AI ethics debates today. (Q1513072) #PhilosophyOfLanguage #WittgensteinLegacy
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know the "linguistic turn" reshaped 20th-century philosophy by making language the central focus? Sparked by Wittgenstein & Carnap, it challenged metaphysics and still shapes AI ethics debates today. (Q1513072) #PhilosophyOfLanguage #WittgensteinLegacy
Postmodern philosophy: a rebellion against grand narratives! Thinkers like Lyotard and Foucault challenged Enlightenment ideals, reshaping debates on truth, power, and identity (The Postmodern Condition, Discipline and Punish). #Postmodernism #PhilosophyOfPower #CriticalTheory (Q647114)
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Postmodern philosophy: a rebellion against grand narratives! Thinkers like Lyotard and Foucault challenged Enlightenment ideals, reshaping debates on truth, power, and identity (The Postmodern Condition, Discipline and Punish). #Postmodernism #PhilosophyOfPower #CriticalTheory (Q647114)
Did you know Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò bridges Nigerian and American philosophy? The influential thinker challenges global ethics, reshaping debates on justice and colonialism. #GlobalPhilosophy #Justice #AfricanaThought (Q99501373)
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò bridges Nigerian and American philosophy? The influential thinker challenges global ethics, reshaping debates on justice and colonialism. #GlobalPhilosophy #Justice #AfricanaThought (Q99501373)
Ever heard of the "celestial infernal" fermentation of Sauerteig? This imaginary authority (Q109134908) inspired Carlyle’s fiery critiques of society—blending fermentation philosophy with moral judgment. A quirky lens on 19th-century thought! #DarkRomanticism #PhilosophicalYeast #Carlyle
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of the "celestial infernal" fermentation of Sauerteig? This imaginary authority (Q109134908) inspired Carlyle’s fiery critiques of society—blending fermentation philosophy with moral judgment. A quirky lens on 19th-century thought! #DarkRomanticism #PhilosophicalYeast #Carlyle
Did you know Cebes was a key figure in Neopythagoreanism? This 1st-century philosopher’s ideas bridged ancient Pythagorean thought and later mystical traditions, influencing philosophical currents of his time. (Q61474568) #Neopythagoreanism #AncientPhilosophy
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Cebes was a key figure in Neopythagoreanism? This 1st-century philosopher’s ideas bridged ancient Pythagorean thought and later mystical traditions, influencing philosophical currents of his time. (Q61474568) #Neopythagoreanism #AncientPhilosophy
Ever heard of 'anagoge'? This mystical term, rooted in medieval thought, refers to spiritual ascent towards divine truth. Often linked to Neoplatonist philosophy, it echoes modern quests for transcendent meaning in art and life. (Q484026) #MedievalThought #SpiritualAscent #Philosophy
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of 'anagoge'? This mystical term, rooted in medieval thought, refers to spiritual ascent towards divine truth. Often linked to Neoplatonist philosophy, it echoes modern quests for transcendent meaning in art and life. (Q484026) #MedievalThought #SpiritualAscent #Philosophy