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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. ([email protected])
Ever argued online? Thank the "burden of proof" concept—medieval legal debates birthed this rule that now shapes modern discourse. Philosopher John Locke later weaponized it against dogma, demanding evidence for claims. (Q1535975) #Epistemology #DebateCulture #Locke
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever argued online? Thank the "burden of proof" concept—medieval legal debates birthed this rule that now shapes modern discourse. Philosopher John Locke later weaponized it against dogma, demanding evidence for claims. (Q1535975) #Epistemology #DebateCulture #Locke
Did you know the Lwów–Warsaw school of logic bridged philosophy, logic, and psychology? This Polish intellectual powerhouse challenged conventional thinking and paved the way for modern analytic philosophy. (Q1306927) #AnalyticPhilosophy #Logic #Interdisciplinary
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know the Lwów–Warsaw school of logic bridged philosophy, logic, and psychology? This Polish intellectual powerhouse challenged conventional thinking and paved the way for modern analytic philosophy. (Q1306927) #AnalyticPhilosophy #Logic #Interdisciplinary
Existentialism isn't just angst—it's rebellion! Sartre & Camus clashed over freedom vs absurdity (Being and Nothingness vs The Myth of Sisyphus), sparking postwar intellectual fires. (Q38066) #PhilosophicalFeuds #PostwarThought
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Existentialism isn't just angst—it's rebellion! Sartre & Camus clashed over freedom vs absurdity (Being and Nothingness vs The Myth of Sisyphus), sparking postwar intellectual fires. (Q38066) #PhilosophicalFeuds #PostwarThought
Did you know Magdalena Środa, a Polish politician and philosopher born in 1957, championed ethics and feminism? Her work challenges traditional norms and sparked debates on equality in Poland. (Q461832) #Ethics #Feminism #PolishPhilosophy
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Magdalena Środa, a Polish politician and philosopher born in 1957, championed ethics and feminism? Her work challenges traditional norms and sparked debates on equality in Poland. (Q461832) #Ethics #Feminism #PolishPhilosophy
Did you know Camilo Pessanha, a key figure in Portuguese Symbolism, crafted haunting sonnets that blended Eastern and Western aesthetics? His work bridged Lisbon's decadent poetry with Macau's colonial melancholy. (Q19536080) #Symbolism #LusophonePoetry
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know Camilo Pessanha, a key figure in Portuguese Symbolism, crafted haunting sonnets that blended Eastern and Western aesthetics? His work bridged Lisbon's decadent poetry with Macau's colonial melancholy. (Q19536080) #Symbolism #LusophonePoetry
Did you know József Trikál, the Hungarian priest-philosopher (1873-1950), studied at Pázmáneum? This theological powerhouse shaped Catholic thought while bridging philosophy and theology. (Q23931569) #HungarianPhilosophy #CatholicThought #20thCentury
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know József Trikál, the Hungarian priest-philosopher (1873-1950), studied at Pázmáneum? This theological powerhouse shaped Catholic thought while bridging philosophy and theology. (Q23931569) #HungarianPhilosophy #CatholicThought #20thCentury
Ever met a fae who challenges the human world? "The Fae Keeper" by H. E. Edgmon weaves a tale of magic and identity, blending fantasy with modern queer themes. A fresh take on fae lore that sparks conversations about belonging and power. #FantasyLit #QueerFiction #ModernMythmaking (Q134979925)
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever met a fae who challenges the human world? "The Fae Keeper" by H. E. Edgmon weaves a tale of magic and identity, blending fantasy with modern queer themes. A fresh take on fae lore that sparks conversations about belonging and power. #FantasyLit #QueerFiction #ModernMythmaking (Q134979925)
Did you know Yulia V. Sineokaya (b. 1969) bridges Russian philosophy with global thought? This thinker's work delves into existentialism and cultural critique, sparking fresh dialogues. (Q84721764) #RussianPhilosophy #Existentialism
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Yulia V. Sineokaya (b. 1969) bridges Russian philosophy with global thought? This thinker's work delves into existentialism and cultural critique, sparking fresh dialogues. (Q84721764) #RussianPhilosophy #Existentialism
Did you know Mark Sacks, the British philosopher, honed his craft at King's College? His work challenged traditional metaphysics, sparking debates that still resonate today. (Q15453128) #Philosophy #MetaphysicsDebate
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know Mark Sacks, the British philosopher, honed his craft at King's College? His work challenged traditional metaphysics, sparking debates that still resonate today. (Q15453128) #Philosophy #MetaphysicsDebate
Did you know illuminism sparked a wave of spiritual and philosophical inquiry in 18th-century Europe? This movement blended esoteric traditions with Enlightenment ideals, reshaping debates on reason and mysticism. (Q3796474) #Illuminism #Enlightenment #EsotericPhilosophy
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know illuminism sparked a wave of spiritual and philosophical inquiry in 18th-century Europe? This movement blended esoteric traditions with Enlightenment ideals, reshaping debates on reason and mysticism. (Q3796474) #Illuminism #Enlightenment #EsotericPhilosophy
Did you know Kelly C. Smith, a philosopher of biology (Q89281961), worked at Clemson University? Her work bridges science and ethics, challenging conventional views on evolution and morality. #PhilosophyOfBiology #ScienceEthics #Clemson
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know Kelly C. Smith, a philosopher of biology (Q89281961), worked at Clemson University? Her work bridges science and ethics, challenging conventional views on evolution and morality. #PhilosophyOfBiology #ScienceEthics #Clemson
Did you know Heiner Hastedt, the German philosopher (Q1596123), was born in Zeven? This small town in Lower Saxony shaped the thinker who later explored ethics and human dignity. A reminder that great ideas can come from unexpected places! #GermanPhilosophy #Ethics #Zeven
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Did you know Heiner Hastedt, the German philosopher (Q1596123), was born in Zeven? This small town in Lower Saxony shaped the thinker who later explored ethics and human dignity. A reminder that great ideas can come from unexpected places! #GermanPhilosophy #Ethics #Zeven
Ever heard of Daheshism? This mystical movement blends philosophy and religion, sparking debates on spiritual materialism. Founded in 20th-century Lebanon, it challenged traditional esotericism with its unique cosmology. (Q5208798) #Mysticism #LebanesePhilosophy
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of Daheshism? This mystical movement blends philosophy and religion, sparking debates on spiritual materialism. Founded in 20th-century Lebanon, it challenged traditional esotericism with its unique cosmology. (Q5208798) #Mysticism #LebanesePhilosophy
Did you know Holmes Rolston III was born in 1932? This American philosopher pioneered environmental ethics, challenging conventional views on humanity's relationship with nature. His work sparks debates still shaping modern conservation. (Q3139446) #EnvironmentalPhilosophy #EthicsDebates
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Holmes Rolston III was born in 1932? This American philosopher pioneered environmental ethics, challenging conventional views on humanity's relationship with nature. His work sparks debates still shaping modern conservation. (Q3139446) #EnvironmentalPhilosophy #EthicsDebates
Ever pondered the essence of "Q13374688"? This philosophical concept challenges us to rethink fundamental truths. What modern debates could it reshape? #Philosophy #DeepThoughts (Q13374688)
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever pondered the essence of "Q13374688"? This philosophical concept challenges us to rethink fundamental truths. What modern debates could it reshape? #Philosophy #DeepThoughts (Q13374688)
Did you know George O. Smith's novel 'Troubled Star' challenged conventional sci-fi narratives and pioneered new storytelling techniques in the 1940s? This work continues to influence modern science fiction. #ScienceFiction #GeorgeOSmith #TroubledStar (Q134623058)
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know George O. Smith's novel 'Troubled Star' challenged conventional sci-fi narratives and pioneered new storytelling techniques in the 1940s? This work continues to influence modern science fiction. #ScienceFiction #GeorgeOSmith #TroubledStar (Q134623058)
Did you know Albert Grote bridged medicine and philosophy? This German thinker (1898-1983) challenged conventional divides between science and existential inquiry, leaving a unique mark on 20th-century thought. (Q2638033) #PhilosophyOfMedicine #Existentialism
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know Albert Grote bridged medicine and philosophy? This German thinker (1898-1983) challenged conventional divides between science and existential inquiry, leaving a unique mark on 20th-century thought. (Q2638033) #PhilosophyOfMedicine #Existentialism
Ever heard of "Wolfbane"? This gripping SF novel was co-written by Cyril M. Kornbluth (The Space Merchants) and Frederik Pohl, two giants who shaped 1950s sci-fi with their biting social commentary. (Q3795697) #GoldenAgeSF #WritingDuos
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ever heard of "Wolfbane"? This gripping SF novel was co-written by Cyril M. Kornbluth (The Space Merchants) and Frederik Pohl, two giants who shaped 1950s sci-fi with their biting social commentary. (Q3795697) #GoldenAgeSF #WritingDuos
Ever heard of "Muscular Christianity"? This 19th-century movement fused faith with physical vigor, inspiring everything from the YMCA to modern evangelical fitness culture. It challenged passive piety by championing athleticism as spiritual discipline. (Q12859136) #VictorianEra #FaithAndFitness
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of "Muscular Christianity"? This 19th-century movement fused faith with physical vigor, inspiring everything from the YMCA to modern evangelical fitness culture. It challenged passive piety by championing athleticism as spiritual discipline. (Q12859136) #VictorianEra #FaithAndFitness
Did you know Meng Haoran, a Tang dynasty poet, penned works that captured the essence of rural life? His poems, often reflecting solitude and nature, influenced generations of Chinese literature (Q18842339). #TangDynasty #ChinesePoetry
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Meng Haoran, a Tang dynasty poet, penned works that captured the essence of rural life? His poems, often reflecting solitude and nature, influenced generations of Chinese literature (Q18842339). #TangDynasty #ChinesePoetry
Ever heard of Watriquet de Couvin's medieval allegory "Li dis de la cygoigne"? This 14th-century poet used swan symbolism to critique courtly love traditions—centuries before the Renaissance reshaped European literature. (Q123330496) #MedievalPoetry #Allegory
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever heard of Watriquet de Couvin's medieval allegory "Li dis de la cygoigne"? This 14th-century poet used swan symbolism to critique courtly love traditions—centuries before the Renaissance reshaped European literature. (Q123330496) #MedievalPoetry #Allegory
Did you know structuralism reshaped 20th-century thought? This philosophical theory, pioneered by thinkers like Saussure and Lévi-Strauss, challenged conventional views on language and culture (Course in General Linguistics). (Q2236965) #Structuralism #Philosophy #Linguistics
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know structuralism reshaped 20th-century thought? This philosophical theory, pioneered by thinkers like Saussure and Lévi-Strauss, challenged conventional views on language and culture (Course in General Linguistics). (Q2236965) #Structuralism #Philosophy #Linguistics
Ever felt like your body is more than its parts? The "body without organs" concept challenges our view of wholeness, sparking debates on selfhood & reality. Coined by Deleuze & Guattari (Anti-Oedipus), it reshapes modern philosophy & psychology. (Q685499) #Deleuze #Philosophy #ModernThought
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ever felt like your body is more than its parts? The "body without organs" concept challenges our view of wholeness, sparking debates on selfhood & reality. Coined by Deleuze & Guattari (Anti-Oedipus), it reshapes modern philosophy & psychology. (Q685499) #Deleuze #Philosophy #ModernThought
Did you know Ilse Aichinger’s literary work reshaped postwar Austrian literature? Her haunting narratives challenged societal norms and mirrored the trauma of her time. A voice of resilience and introspection! (Q56748298) #PostwarLit #AustrianAuthors
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know Ilse Aichinger’s literary work reshaped postwar Austrian literature? Her haunting narratives challenged societal norms and mirrored the trauma of her time. A voice of resilience and introspection! (Q56748298) #PostwarLit #AustrianAuthors
Did you know naturism challenged societal norms in the early 20th century? This movement for social nudity sparked debates about body positivity and freedom, influencing modern wellness cultures. (Q152311) #BodyPositivity #SocialMovement #Naturism
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know naturism challenged societal norms in the early 20th century? This movement for social nudity sparked debates about body positivity and freedom, influencing modern wellness cultures. (Q152311) #BodyPositivity #SocialMovement #Naturism