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While Mill does not use the complicated jargon that is put forth by Kant, nonetheless the notion of good and actions to which we should subscribe are relative points in this complex world.

Ethical relativism has to be based on the overall ideas of the individual and it has to be intrinsic such that all the necessary changes or the responsibilities can be adhered to.

The two classical works of "Saint Augustine confessions" and "The letters of Abelard and Heloise" can be effectively used in modern contemporary society to expound on the different world views and Christianity views held by [...]

Because of the responsibilities that lawyers have once they have committed themselves to their clients, there are times that their morality is put to test."A lawyer has to be with a client loyal, knowledgeable, skillful, [...]

Biblically, this concept appears to be true in that man was formed with a soul, that is, the mind, and a body, even though philosophy teaches or tends to show the differences between the mind [...]

Camus prefers a particular position that facilitates human freedom and 'external reality to interact in both ethics and the creation of art.

To Sartre, the "I" which is the person is always brought into the world or rather the universe without any prearranged qualities which is to human nature. It is in the moment of death when [...]

A citizen, for Aristotle, is an individual who has the capacity and the right to engage in the governance of a "polies".

The central topics here are the doctrines of intuition) and deduction, and it is in these that the novelty of Descartes' account resides.

To begin with, Plato believed that acquisition of knowledge was the way to being virtuous in life but he tended to differ with philosophers like Aristotle stating that education to be acquired from the natural [...]

Hence, in the above context, patriotism is the feeling that arises from the concerns of the safety of the people of a nation.

The Scientific Revolution had a great impact on the life of the world and its further development, understanding of social and scientific values and principles, civilizations, and the world around us.

The Republic explains the plan of the Euthydemus: to reveal and clarify the matters of good. Understanding is, questionably, significant and adequate for the regulation of motive in the spirit.

The grounds of science provide the growth of knowledge until the general features of systemic organization of objects which are taken into account in the world, and the methods of delivery correspond the established norms [...]

In many ways, the extreme rationalism of Descartes, its traditional alternative and empiricist aspects and the debate between them, constitute the part of the Enlightenment which had the greatest influence in the nineteenth century.

With the advent of modern technology and modern means of living, along went along with it is the advancement of the human race.

In the Age of Enlightenment, the people fed up with the abuse of authority began to question the divine right of rulers to own land, together with all that it contains including people.

The agreeable type of judgment can be used for subjective judgments; the goof can be used for ethical judgments, the beautiful for analysis of a form and the will.

During Plato's life, the democratic constitution set the seal on the work of the tyranny, for it ensured the exclusion of the large landowner from a predominating influence on politics, and it put effective power [...]

It tries to unravel the nature of truth and knowledge and to find out the basic values and importance of life.

The present state of affairs is examined by analyzing the socio-economic state prevalent in various states and in the conclusion, it has been determined that dew dawn of "enlightenment" is required for the betterment of [...]

Exploring the deeper meaning of power through the modern world of practice and exercise of power and authority in a society, firm perspectives of power largely account for the principles of Michel Foucault.

The most popular method for the creation of a homunculus is usually cited by other alchemists emphasizes the use of the mandrake.

The main topic of this very essay is the consideration of the three metamorphoses of the human spirit developed by Nietzsche in his book and their influence on the whole work and outlook of the [...]

It is also of the utmost importance to discuss the attitude of two authors towards the very notion of the overwhelming force.

The ethics of care recognizes that human beings are dependent for the most part of their lives and dependent people have a pressing moral claim to care in order to live and progress.

For an action to be considered virtuous, it must originate from an individual and be in the self-interest of whoever is claiming to be virtuous.

The issue of the link between mind and body is one of the things that always fascinated the peoples of all over the world, of all cultures and religions.

In other words, the ideal ruler is able to bring peace to the whole world. Confucius evaluated the justice of warfare applying more general ideals related to good government and leader."Even in the nonideal world [...]

According to Pojman, we should always strive to form a world in which the virtuous are rewarded and the vicious punished.

Liberals are identified by the way they value the freedom of individuals, freedom of markets, and democratic freedoms. The term freedom is characterized by Liberals as they use it within the context of the relationship [...]

Boredom is a condition characterized by low levels of arousal as well as wandering attention and is normally a result of the regular performance of monotonous routines.

It is governed by scientific laws that can be observed to work without fail in the same way that the sun rises and sets in the morning and the afternoon of each day.

Plato underlines that there is a great value of astronomy as it attains to philosophical wisdom, "for above all the passing phenomena of the world stood the timeless perfection of the heavens, whose manifest intelligence [...]

David Hume, Scottish economist and philosopher of the 18th century, contains empiricist views about religion and God, and strongly lays stress upon the belief in the nature and existence of God on empirical proofs and [...]

One of the first things that he perceived in this line of thought was that he had a basic idea of the existence of God.

In spite of all this reason vs.revelation debate, there is an underlying determination that is made apparent in the book: this is the determination to overcome any kind of rationalist thought or idea and discount [...]

The Socratic Method is a philosophical mode of questioning that involves the investigation of connotations of other situations that are related to the topic of inquiry itself.

Dating back to a time that is almost difficult to imagine, the Tao-te-ching brings into the spotlight, the need for a seamless coexistence between spiritual progress on the one hand and the development of technological [...]

Discussing the first claim, it should be noted that the evil never preceded the good; therefore it should not be taken as if the evil were the first to occur and then as a result [...]

The error - discrepancy between two groups of the objects, one of which is the standard, a right answer of a problem, the decision which would lead to the desirable result, and the second - [...]

He would tell himself, 'it's something I have to do for the sake of my child.' In both cases, the moral man commits a crime for his child. For what really enslaves the young is [...]

On the basis of argument I am in accordance to his views of thought in that the concept has clearly been attributed to the subjects in question Aristotle points out that in the first place [...]

Whenever any discussion comes to the issue of knowledge, the subject will definitely be addressed from the matter of the truth and the facts.

The philosophy of Jeremy Bentham who was considered to be an outstanding moral philosopher left a print on Hart's concepts and theories study.

Objectivism, the philosophy by David Widerker, defines the relations between "can" and "ought" - that what is, decides what one ought to do.

The point of the paper is not to disprove the argument against descriptivism entirely, but to point out the insufficiency of the existing arguments.

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals underlines that autonomy acts as the link between the analysis of morality and the moral will and free will.

World is irrational and absurd, it is impossible to find the true reasons and explanations of events, and humans confront the world only to be able to choose how to live within this world.

When faced with the option of an apple of a muffin, a good person would choose the apple, because the part of the soul that desired the muffin would be controlled by self-control, the part [...]

Political philosophers have many theories in response to this and it is necessary to analyze some of the main arguments and concepts to get a clearer idea of how to be more precise about the [...]

The concept of truth arises from the complexities of the relationship between an individual and others; consequently, the notion of truth, in the work of Plato, will be discussed from the perspectives of responsibility and [...]

He is examining the notion of autonomy and what truly constitutes an autonomous act and arrives at the understanding that what is important in the question of free will is the rationale behind the choice [...]

The author introduces his heroes as individuals: Ahab, on the one part, a brave sailor and a captain, who is always ready to meet any difficulties and reach his goal at any coast and a [...]

In the time of what is called the "Enlightenment" period where there was resurgence and rejuvenation in Europe in matters regarding the purpose of human life and the flowering of the sciences, there was also [...]

The reason he did not do such a thing is that he did not, "think that it is just for a man to appeal to the jury or to get himself acquitted by doing so; [...]

Perhaps it is unsurprising that Hobbes's description of the condition of people without government is a description of a condition of war, of the war of all against all.

This paper explains some of the problems that have arisen because of for instance unsettled mind and how it leads to physical illness, and how physical stress has also contributed to having problems of the [...]

The thesis of the paper is "Sacrificing truth for friendship is a way to understand the shortcomings of progress". In this play, Lessing identifies a Jew as a champion of friendship and the enemy of [...]

If these changes in the characteristics are passed down to the following generations for the perpetuation of a particular species, then evolution takes place.

The existence of dust bunnies is not a proof of God's existence. On the contrary, it is a proof of human power and their ability to make choices and modify the purpose of existence.

The main purpose of current research is to understand the main points of significant departure Machiavelli's model of politics, state, and ethics comprehension from Ancient Greek philosophy represented in the works of such thinkers like [...]

Because of the discussion we have had regarding politics, the political system, the relationship of sociology and politics, and even the economics of politics, I realized that politics affects all individuals, the society, the country, [...]

Richard Rorty is right in saying that the left is the party of hope. In the concluding remarks of Philosophy and Social Hope, Rorty gives a number of good reasons why it is "abruptly improbable" [...]

The holy Book promotes belief in the oneness of Allah, encourages one to indulge in remembrance of Allah, be charitable to the poor, be clean and moral in thought and actions, be honest and fair [...]

The study of the books of the Bible requires the ability of the scholar to understand the meaning of the words.

In this book, Rorty focused on just one aspect of the cultural and intellectual transformation of the American society as he figures the story of the disintegration of "the old alliance between the intellectuals and [...]

Humans of all generations and historical periods seek to find the answer to the cause about the cause of life, the destiny and the role of each human in the life of others.

One of the most famous philosophers of the New Age is the French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes who formulated the principles of the existence of human beings and thinking as the basis for existence.

The human being was once considered of as the Great Amphibian, or the one who can exclusively live in the two worlds, a creature of the physical world and also an inhabitant of the spiritual, [...]

In The Apology, Socrates stands before a jury of his peers accused of "committing an injustice, in that he inquires into things below the earth and in the sky, and makes the weaker argument the [...]

This is evidenced within the text of the Apology as Socrates begins his defense of himself against the old enemies that have spoken falsely "telling of one Socrates, a wise man, who speculated about the [...]

The second argument that should be discussed in Aristotle's view of the idea of pleasure as the way to meet the key function of a person.

The same applies to what is right and what is wrong that is what is right or wrong differs from individual to individual, group to group, society to society.

In this chapter, he explains that "It may be answered that one should wish to be both, but, because it is difficult to unite them in one person, is much safer to be feared than [...]

Though the emerging popularity is not yet a sign of the reincarnation existence, it encourages the scientists to study this problem.

Kierkegaard's writing is developed in the context of his approach to Christianity, while Nietzsche's thesis lies in the death of God.

The form of an object is the arrangement of the comprising components making up the object in focus. This is the counterpart of the subjects of predication in the Categories.

It is important to note the importance of the term paradigm in analyzing a correlation or link between Plato's Forms and the Allegory of the Cave.

The only glaring blemish was Marcus' inordinate hatred of Christians; he considered them devious and dangerous, and as a result, subjected them to rigorous persecution.

It is good to be in the company of such noble men and do what they say and to follow them.

In Leviathan Hobbes has mentioned that how could a soul be a part of a man or a part of any of the man's bodily features?

He did his duties as a citizen, and stoically bore the privations of poverty and a shrewish wife.he did not expound his philosophies, but rather chose to converse with people and by the very act [...]

According to consciousness, the flow of information goes from the mental aspect to the physical aspect, which means that consciousness rise due to the interaction of the physical as well as the mental and cognitive [...]

The principled nonviolence includes such diverse beliefs as pacifism, generally non-active form of resistance to violence, and the commitment of the Quakers, a religious group, to use their deeply held belief in a nonviolent way [...]

The Socratic legacy understand that the moral life is the best life for the agent thus has the central role of linking Socrates' intuitions of the pre-eminence of morality with the theory of uniform self-interested [...]

Aristotle emphasized that the lawgiver and the politician occupied the constitution and the state wholly and defined a citizen as one who had the right to deliberate or participate in the matters of the judicial [...]

The best taste a person can have in his life is happiness because of success. But in my point of view, happiness is the main feeling that comes from the success of any useful act [...]

It is the practice of individuals or larger societal entities working in common with mutually agreed-upon goals and possibly methods, instead of working separately in competition, and in which the success of one is dependent [...]

Accomplishing the first claim of the assignment, it is necessary to emphasize, that Socrates as a historical person is viewed as the philosopher and sage who always lived in poverty, and Socrates is often regarded [...]

Following Descartes, the essence of the mind is thought, the essence of the body is the extension. The boundary between the mind and the body is grounded in the distinction between the intelligent and the [...]

No doubt to avoid engendering such reactions in their first experiences with Plato, Rice has sought to minimize the buzz of controversy virtually to the point of elimination from view and to focus instead on [...]

These are fear of premature death, fear of the idea of death, fear of the dying process, fear of the death of significant others, fear of the unknown, fear of being destroyed, fear of the [...]

Reading, beyond the list, is an understanding, by a subject, of the sense manifests only in and as the determinate bondings of words; the words, the "list," are the expression of a force of meaning, [...]

Hume's critique of theology is driven by and expressed as a suspicion that natural theology is for the most part an unconscious effort to rationalize and legitimate a preexisting and culturally acquired religious view of [...]

Bessie Stanley, the author of the poem, What is a success, described success as, "He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, [...]

They are based on philosophies that so much influence the life of the people in these regions. Confucianism advocated for social responsibility and that is why it has influenced the people of china for a [...]

It is very clear that John Locke's theory about material things understanding and perceiving them is an attempt to contribute to the advancement of epistemology. Locke was mistaken in assuming that there is nothing certain [...]

This book can be understood as the first modern text of political theory in the West because it sets down a pattern of conduct and policy which a "wise" sovereign should follow if he desires [...]

Xun Zi was a Confucian who hailed the belief that human nature is originally evil, and the purpose of moral cultivation is to develop our nature into goodness.

Jonathan Edwards, in his fundamental work The Freedom of the Will, argues that the will always choose according to its greatest desire at the moment of choice.

Although some of the concepts similar to the teachings Buddhism had spread to Paschke and Koguyo, the places inhabited by the Koryo people, the religion preached by Buddha could not be firmly established in two [...]

The stupa became a symbol of the Buddha, of his final release from the cycle of birth and rebirth - the Parinirvana or the "Final Dying," the monk explained. He explained that the main Buddha [...]

This article deals with the various theoretical aspects governing scepticism and tries to throw light on the contentions of the various schools of thoughts regarding their perception and perspective of what constitutes scepticism in the [...]

The historical origins of analytic philosophy can be swiftly featured in three-wide cares: Initially, the positivist view is that there are no particularly philosophical realities and that the object of philosophy is the reasonable amplification [...]

The central concepts of Marxist economics include the theory of labor value, the disposition of production, and the inevitable conflicts between the classes.

The main problem in the philosophy of Bergson is the principle of the psychological functions and naturally, a matter which is presented as the body of the cosmos should be sovereign of these functions.

The idea that man is inherently selfish and is motivated only by his fundamental needs is not a new one. The idea is that any act of a human being requires some basic motivational factor.

Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, provides valuable teachings on how to alleviate sadness in life, among others specifically advocating Contentment, Peace of Mind and Love, all of which lie at the [...]

The world outside the cave is the logical place; which is reachable to logic but not to insight; the voyage outside of the cave into daylight of the world is the soul's inclination to the [...]

Galileo said that those who wish to genuinely and intelligently understand the biblical passages should look for the 'true sense of the passages.' According to him, the Bible has kept something obscure so that it [...]

The state is exhausted in official activity under the authority of positive law, which leads to the liberal claim that the state of exception is a state of lawlessness.

Maybe she was right, but life is not going the way we want it to; in contrary we are bound ourselves to the circle of life by the stress of existence.

In personal ethical egoists, the belief is that one should pursue his or her own interest without telling other people what they are ought to do.

From this, he obtained the regulation of usefulness, that the good is anything that brings the maximum happiness to the maximum number of people.

Singer, the philosopher, and author of the article makes it clear that the extension of the basic principle of equality from one group to another does not imply that both groups are to be treated [...]

Knowledge of the bases of Muslim doctrine is rather variously at various layers of the population and in the different countries of traditional distribution of Islam.

Anticipating differentiation of human rights and the rights of citizen, issued in the corresponding Declaration of the period of the French revolution of the end of XVIII century, Aristotle is interested by a question - [...]

He claims that the self-preservation of an individual is the primary factor that motivates the formation of society and induces the transfer of some of the liberties to a common power.

The question that this paper seeks to answer is whether the law is dead. This is a question of a mutually complementary relationship between the law and the citizens where it prevails.