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Early Modern Philosophy: Matter Theory and Embryology
We will study philosophy of science in Early Modern Europe. If after human body dies, insects come out of the human corpse, does that mean there was a form of those insects already in the human body? When does the human soul begin? We will investigate the
Description
In this course, you will be introduced to the philosophy of science in the 17th century. Alchemy proved to be an essential aspect of the scientific revolution (later to be replaced with chemistry). We will survey the philosophical development of matter theory in light of early modern embryology. In doing so, we will read Aristotle and Aristotelian predecessors’ views on generation of animals and how the soul is said to animate the bodies. Then, we will study figures such as Daniel Sennert, Sir Kenelm Digby, Nathaniel Highmore, William Harvey, Pierre Gassendi and Robert Boyle.
Lesson 1: Aristotle “Generation of Animals Bk. 1~2”
Lesson 2: Avicenna and Averroes on Generation of Animals
Lesson 3: St. Thomas Aquinas and Suarez on Souls
Lesson 4: Daniel Sennert “Thirteen Books of Natural Philosophy”
Lesson 5: Ibid.
Lesson 6: Ibid.
Lesson 7: Sir Kenelm Digby “Two Treatises”
Lesson 8: Ibid.
Lesson 9: Ibid.
Lesson 10: Nathaniel Highmore, T.B.A.
Lesson 11: William Harvey, T.B.A.
Lesson 12: Pierre Gassendi on atomism
Lesson 13: Robert Boyle, T.B.A.
Lesson 14: Robert Boyle, T.B.A.
Lesson 15: Robert Boyle, T.B.A.
This tutor's cancellation policy
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Lessons by this tutor
All Lessons
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Translation from English to Japanese (and vice versa)
Translation and subtitling: price to be discussed0min 0P -
Talking about Japanese Culture
For those who are considering visiting Japan (especially Osaka/Kyoto)40min 1,600P -
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Textbook Fees
This is for those who wish to use specific textbooks in our lessons and I do not have the same textbooks0min 1,500P -
Customized Lesson (Japanese and English)
Let's plan our lessons according to your needs60min 2,500PHas Trial -
Philosophy on Relationships
Thinking about relationships and how/if/when long distance relationships work etc...40min 2,000P -
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Philosophical Ideas
Free-style Talk on topics in history, ideas and cultural issues. This is an especially good lesson for students who want to learn Japanese/English/Philosophy all at the same time! Price to be discussed.30min 0P -
Conversation in Japanese!
For those who are semi-fluent in Japanese to brush up their Japanese or to practice so that they won't forget. Recommended for those who are going to Japan for work or for school, or those who have returned from Japan.50min 2,500P -
Basic English grammers (basic to advanced) : middle and high schoolers
英文法のことなら何でも聞いてください！分かりやすく、楽しく説明するので英語が好きになりますよ！60min 2,600PHas Trial -
English for entrance exams of high school and college (National Center Test)
このレッスンでは主に受験英語を中心にやっていきます。受験英語が好きな問題文などをこなし、合格に一歩近づこう！60min 3,600PHas Trial -
English Conversation: on Philosophy and History
Let's talk about philosophy and history, as well as other academic topics!50min 2,000PHas Trial -
Intro to History of Philosophy (1)
We will read Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Galen, Epicurus, and the Stoics.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to History of Philosophy (2)
Scholastic philosophy in the medieval period. This course will be made available upon requests from students.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to History of Philosophy (3)
Rationalism. Introductory course to understand one of the most important philosophers of all time. You will be introduced to the philosophy of Descartes, Malebranche, Spinoza and Leibniz.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to History of Philosophy (4)
Empiricism. We will read Pierre Gassendi, Robert Boyle, Locke, Hume and Berkeley primarily. This course will be made available upon requests by the students.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to History of Philosophy (5)
Scientific Revolution. Pre-requisite: Intro to History of Philosophy (1) and (3). Contents, T.B.A.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to Philosophy: Aristotle
You will be introduced to some of the basic writings of Aristotle. Anyone who wants to understand Aristotle is welcome.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Intro to Philosophy: Plato
We will read Five Dialogues, the Republic and Symposium as well as Timaeus to understand the basics of Plato's philosophy.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Philosophy of Medicinal Cannibalism
We will survey the medieval to Early Modern period when human bodies were believed to offer us the ultimate cure. This is a course in which both historical and philosophical justifications for such acts are investigated.60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Philosophy of Matter Theory and Alchemy
You will learn the "other side" of scientific revolution. Alchemy was an essential disciple in natural philosophy for the advancement of modern science. We will read primary and secondary readings on alchemical thoughts and chymical principles i60min 3,000PHas Trial -
Philosophy Tutor, Essay Editing and Proofreading
Need help with philosophy and writing papers? I am an experienced grader and an editor for academic essays for undergraduates. We can also discuss about the concepts you are having hard time to grasp with so I can help you to get to the core arguments of50min 3,000PHas Trial -
Conversation in Japanese!
For those who are semi-fluent in Japanese to brush up their Japanese or to practice so that they won't forget. Recommended for those who are going to Japan for work or for school, or those who have returned from Japan.90min 3,500P -
Beginner's Level Japanese (1)
In this lesson, you will be introduced to some of the most basic Japanese grammar to be able to form and understand simple sentences.90min 3,500PHas Trial -
Elementary Level Japanese (2)
Prerequisite: Beginner's Level Japanese. You will be introduced to the complex/compound sentences and more advanced grammar.90min 3,500PHas Trial -
Intermediate Japanese (3)
You will be introduced to kanji as well as new grammar encountered through reading texts. JLPT N5 & N490min 4,500PHas Trial -
Advanced Level (4)
You will learn kanji up to the 3rd grade level. You will also be ready to pass JLPT N3 in this course.90min 5,000PHas Trial
