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Sebastian Stanton

Sebastian Stanton is a graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Philosophy. He has a background in Bioethics taught by the Dominican Sisters at Pope Saint John Paul the Great High School and has undergone extensive study in Thomistic and Aristotelian philosophy. His interests extend beyond philosophy into the realm of exercise science, physiology, and human anatomy as he is a certified personal trainer under the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He aims to aid in the mission of showing the intrinsic order within science and the philosophical understanding behind it. His interests range from the metaphysical implications of cosmology, the epistemology of artificial intelligence, and the philosophies which modern science is predicated upon.

Blog Post by Sebastian Stanton

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Mindfulness in the Face of Meaninglessness

As we struggle to find meaning in our lives, practicing mindfulness can open us up to a deeper purpose and relationship with God.

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The Great Misunderstanding of Empathy

What is empathy? Empathy is a unifying force that creates relationships predicated upon care for another rather than utility.

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Epistemology and How We Come to Know

Epistemology is conventionally considered the theory of knowledge. Why should one study epistemology?

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Positivism: The Philosophy Behind Modern Science

Positivism may be understood as a specific approach to any subject in which any hypothesis or assertion must be grounded in mathematical or logical proofs.