Philosophy Essay Examples and Topics. Page 8

Descartes attempted to doubt everything he ever thought was true by attacking the sources of knowledge, such as; the senses, the mind and our imagination.

This is because, given the fact that Utilitarian theory's foremost theoretical premise is being concerned with the notion of amaximization of benefits' 1, it will only be logical, on my part, to assume that the [...]

It is a follow up of Plato's 'The Apology' and provides a description of the conversations between Socrates, and his disciples, Crito and the jailer.

For instance, one is to keep in mind that the so-called ontological vision is recognized to be one of the most reliable arguments, which proves the existence of the Sole Supreme Being.

The discussion of the myth presented in Aristophanes' speech is compatible with Socrates' visions of the issue of love because both philosophers consider love as a desire of something or a lack of an important [...]

During the 17th century, Thomas Hobbes proposed the idea the idea of "state of nature" in his writings called the leviathan.

It is very important to know and to apply a philosophical life in our lives in order to have a divine life and the better understanding of what life really is.

In philosophy of government, Plato argues that philosophers are the most knowledgeable members of society; thus, they deserve to be rulers because they understand what is right for humanity and government.

Since exuberant barking of Stella in the neighborhood disturbs many people, debarking is the appropriate measure according to the utilitarian perspective.

In contrast to the concept of absurdity, Beauvoir applies the concept of ambiguity for viewing the human existence as the continuous struggle for the meaning of life which is never fixed."To declare that existence is [...]

There are natural rights such as the right to live and freedom if one adheres to the law of the land.

Nietzsche exposes the wanting state of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries' moral rationale, highlighting the most challenging, yet simple, prescription of embracing the all unaltered natural law on the order of human existence - as [...]

Contrary to the expectations of the Chinese people, this situation disenfranchised Confucius up to the point of leaving his government post.

However, Kuhn notes that, this process of reconstructing and reconsidering assumptions and facts is tedious and time consuming; therefore, he offers a way of creating paradigms in the process of scientific revolution.

Many of the writings of the Young Hegelians focused on the refutation of religion and need to replace religion with philosophy as the moral criterion for the society and means for understanding history.

The statistical comparison of the actual results and the desired outcomes The cost of non-compliance with the needs of clients Role of Top Management The design of work processes.

The arguments were mainly based on the idea that the perception for an object was in the perceiver and not the object.

Apart from the liberation theology, which resulted in a political uprising in the country forcing him to left the country, the other works of Freire include 'The Pedagogy of the Oppressed' and 'Education as the [...]

Therefore, with reference to his definition of the sovereign and the general will, Rousseau was of the opinion that citizens had the obligation to attend the assemblies organized in order to deliberate upon their current [...]

The Cognitive Behavior and Self theories explore human nature in terms of material and spiritual aspects of life that determine the behavior of individuals.

The teacher, to the blind children, asked me to describe for the children what a cow is and what a Cat is.

In the reflection, Ivan examined his past life and the values that he had lived by in all of his life.

However, he takes the view that some humans are not guided only by laws to act and they are not able to exercise their own free will.

The meaning derived when integrity is viewed in this perspective is purity and how intact a thing is. In such analysis, the integrity of a person is viewed in two perspectives.

This can be seen from the honor that a man is regarded or the rank or reputation a person holds in the society.

Completed and published in 1689, the essay was revolutionary since it was in direct opposition to the traditional understanding of knowledge at the time.

Nevertheless, as of today, this effectively ceased to be the case, because: a) the realities of a post-industrial living render the classical concept of a statehood/law hopelessly outdated; b) the recent discoveries in the fields [...]

A decision to do the right thing in the society, for example, is determined by the moral standards that have been set by the society.

The argument stipulates that the world is a place filled with such novel interlocking intricacy to the extent that the sole rational justification centers on the existence of an intelligent designer.

For instance, those who endorse the thesis that determinism depicts compatibility with moral responsibility and free will and the thesis of determinism have also been shown to endorse the thesis of freedom.

As they argue with Socrates on the issue of injustice, Thrasymachus says that justice "is nothing more than the advantage of the stronger". According to them, the cardinal aim of Thrasymachus is to prove that [...]

He claims that giving a certain amount to Bengal would result to suffering of individuals and their dependants, which will correspond to the suffering he relieved in Bengal.

Later on at the age of eighteen, he moved to Athens to study and this became his home for the next twenty years, after which he moved to Asia after the death of Plato where [...]

The most notable aspect of the ideology is the fact that beliefs exist when there is evidence. I strongly believe that the theory, which is based on having sufficient evidence to support a belief, is [...]

The second way or of coming to the conclusion that an action is moral is through the emotive response that the action imparts on people in a society.

God exists as it is the beginning of everything, as God is necessary just for the personal existence and this is the beginning of other issues which may be possibly exist or not as well [...]

His appeal is on behalf of not just the unsuccessful and downtrodden but of the criminal and degraded classes and a condemnation of what passes for 'justice', divine and human.

The free-will defense as a response to the logical problem of evil will also be covered in the essay as well as how the free-will response demonstrates the existence of evil to be logically inconsistent [...]

According to him, the motive behind an action is the one that makes the action to be deemed as right or wrong.

Justice is not dependent on the majority of any particular group, but on the views held by a majority of the people, which implies that the rights of an individual are limited to what majority [...]

The concept of equality is significant in the discussion of liberty, property, and the role of government in the lives of people.

The question of whether there is a supreme being behind the existence the universe is a one that has confounded many people to date.

In Foucault's views however the full lighting used in panoptic institutions was a "visibility trap" that is replicated in the larger society in order to enforce discipline.

Furthermore, due to the different laws and cultures in our world, it would be seemingly impossible to uphold such a rule According to Pojman, "the idea of rewarding the good and punishing the bad is [...]

He says that the idea of the bed from which all beds are made generates from god, the carpenter who makes the bed 'naturalizes' what god had conceived, and the painter copies the idea of [...]

For example, Descartes notion of existence of a perfectly supreme being is questionable because, unless one proves that the reality of the Supreme Being is coherent, then the argument is void. Anselm's argument that God [...]

The representatives of American analytic philosophy believe that they can achieve the desirable goals and comprehend the essence of this life be means of analysis of language and respect to all natural science.

What is important to note at this point is that both philosophers rejected the notions of free will and determinism albeit in varying levels and for different reasons.

Euthyphro is in the verge of prosecuting his father because of the crime he committed. Another definition of piety by Euthyphro is that" The pious is what is dear to gods.

The flaw in Rand's assertion resides in her assumption that all individuals possess a uniform understanding of what is necessary for their survival and the significance of values.

He describes how the plague led to a shift in the way society was organized, with new forms of social control and surveillance emerging as a response to the crisis.

It forces individuals to confront the inevitable reality of death and dying, a subject many of us instinctively shy away from.

This assertion is hinged on the premise that evil is a privation or corruption of good, a concept deeply rooted in the philosophy of Saint Augustine.

The Christian worldview is very different from the data as it focuses on the existence of an omnipotent God, the creator of the reality in which people live.

In the realm of medicine, fire is the drive that propels us to innovate, heal, and improve. However, if this passion is not tempered with compassion - a deep sympathy and concern for the suffering [...]

Next, epistemology, the sentinel of knowledge, confronts the question "What is knowledge?" This philosophical sentinel guards the gates of understanding, probing the foundations of knowledge and the pathways to acquire it. The philosophical mindset, a [...]

The moral value of an action must be determined by an imperative mandate that operates in the context of the universal value of the action for society and the fact that it is the norm.

Ultimately, the decision to lie or not to lie is a personal moral determination that should be made with careful consideration and integrity.

Daoism emphasizes living a harmonious life with the Dao, teaching one to flow with the natural current of life."So the Dao is, broadly speaking, the way of the universe and the way of human life [...]

The significant changes in the weeks can be general weakness, loss of strength, and ability to move, but at the same time, death is seen as a relief from suffering.

It includes transcendental consciousness, ambition, and connection to the realm of the spirit for the purposes of developing a greater understanding of a person's role on earth. The ability to forgive is essential for the [...]

Moral integrity is one of the concepts that is the basis for the teachings of Confucius and provides the basic understanding of what a person should strive for.

Tom Stall, the main character in David Cronenberg's A History of Violence, embarks on a transformative journey that poses issues with atonement and the likelihood of overcoming his troubled history.

The dialogues of Plato offer an insightful investigation of the afterlife, probing the everlasting nature of the soul and its path beyond death.

Thomas Hobbes discussed the differences between a natural life and one in society, the benefits of unity, and the characteristics that allow people to form such power dynamics.

In Plato's The Republic, the concept of justice is explored in depth, both in the context of the state and the individual.

Therefore, the value of education in the allegory can be seen through the illusion of reality, the transformative power of knowledge, and the responsibility to share knowledge, all of which are shown through the example [...]

Enryo's life and how they relate to his concept of the 'Upward Gate' and the 'Downward Gate.' Similarly, this paper seeks to explain the relationship between Dr.

Hobbes' philosophy of morality is based on his knowledge of the social compact and human nature. Hobbes' morality, in contrast, is based on self-interest and the requirement for social order.

The article describes Kant's approach to moral philosophy and his understanding of the goodwill and the role of humans. On the one hand, Kant's explanation of a human as an end and not as a [...]

According to Pirnazarov, a person is a moral agent capable of making rational judgments according to the demands of the society to which they belong.

One historical event that led to the emergence of the Age of Reason is the Renaissance. Another factor that contributed to the Age of Reason is the Scientific Revolution.

The three attributes of God lead to the problem of the logic of evil. The cosmological argument for the existence of God explains that everything has a cause for its existence.

In the academic sense, it can be described as the study of the essence of reality, knowledge, and existence. Its approaches to the issue of uncertainty and doubt about the function of the world are [...]

It supports the thesis that freedom can be frightening because it requires people to take ownership of their own lives and decisions.

The concept of substantiation is central in the theory of knowledge in general and in the methodology of scientific knowledge in particular.

These primaries are proven by considering the Genealogy as it relates to the book that precedes it directly in the published works of Nietzsche: Beyond Good and Evil.

Popper's principle of demarcation represents his understanding of the specifics of science and is a topic for a broad discourse. To conclude, Karl Popper's demarcation principle is based on the purpose of scientific theories.

Thus, Frank Jackson's research makes a valuable contribution to the awareness of the important role of the emotional component in the perception of the world.

The principle of creating constancy of purpose in product and service improvement is the most important while putting everybody to work towards accomplishing transformation is the least important point.

Being aware of the fact that most of our conclusions are based on inductive reasoning can help us to improve our critical thinking.

The central claim made by Epicurus in his work is that happiness is the only pleasure in life, which is mainly connected with the avoidance of both mental and physical pain.

The author of the article mentioned the solid center as a way of achieving renunciation in life, and it can be fully agreed that this concept is the right approach to take.

From the Natural Law outlook, abortion is perceived as contravening the natural order, as it involves deliberately destroying a potential human life.

Three notable concepts proposed to elucidate the essence of human existence are Hegel's notion of Geist, Schopenhauer's concept of Will, and Nietzsche's idea of the Will to Power.

In non-Christian philosophy of education, essentialism can be associated with the concept of "general education," while in Christian philosophy of education, essentialism can be associated with the concept of "Christian education," which aims to develop [...]

The Age of Enlightenment became a natural result of the development of human thought as a result of the progress of science and society.

Partridge investigates the film's fundamental coherence with Plato's text and the numerous superficial connections between Plato's cave-dwellers and the humans trapped in The Matrix.

The first of them is rigid determinism the statement that determinism is true and there is no free will. The principle of free will has consequences in religion, ethics and science.

The awareness of facts and procedural knowledge may be proper and distinct from an opinion and maybe a virtual justification through guesswork. There is an agreement among philosophers that knowledge may be a belief considered [...]

Therefore, the existence of morality is courtesy of the presence of religion. The urgency of religion on moral guidance and the correctness of actions is a dilemma.

The ideas articulated in the works by Thoreau and the basic principles of Transcendentalism are consistent with the social, political, cultural, and economic changes that happened in the United States in the middle of the [...]

The views on the value of philosophy by Russell, Socrates, and Janet Radcliffe Richards have differences and similarities. Therefore the respective utility of philosophy is determined by human curiosity according to Russell's choices drawing from [...]

A breakdown of why and how virtue ethics, utilitarianism, and personal moral philosophies apply to her unethicality, alongside a proposed solution to her actions, form the basis of this paper.

Thus, the proposal expects to identify that the beauty of poetry is an individualistic concept that depends on the judgment of taste.

At the same time, people should "remain in the paths of duty, as the rules of wisdom require". In the world of appearances, people's instincts dominate, while the world of intelligence refers to the superiority [...]

First, John Locke tries to disprove the view of the French philosopher Rene Descartes that there are some ideas present in the mind of a newborn baby. The essay applies Locke's theory of ideas to [...]

Similarly, prostitution is related to the CI-2 since it uses a body as a means to an end, which can be considered by Kant as morally impermissible.

Nativism states that starting points of development are those that cover all the basic knowledge needed to understand the world. Newcombe notes that it appeared in the 1990s and considers the postulates of nativism in [...]

The benefit of justice, according to Aristotle, is an individualized virtue based on the character of justice. According to Machiavelli, he puts justice in front of a just man, and a just man comes before [...]

Rousseau and Mill were political philosophers with interest in understanding what entailed individual freedom. This paper compares Rousseau’s idea of individual freedom with Mill’s idea.

Paine's depictions of the "summer soldier" and "sunshine patriot" are appropriate in that they accurately describe an individual willing to fight for a cause only when it is convenient or popular.

The possible way to think about the relationships between consciousness and the physical world is by considering the understanding of the traditional relationship between nature and consciousness.

If everything is in order with the legal side and the only question is a moral choice, I would do everything to save the child.

However, if one refers to the categorical imperative of Kantian, the position against abortion is more ethical and convincing, as it recognizes the fetus's value and right to life.

The SMR would say that what the doctor is doing cannot be judged as there is no right position, and what matters is whether the surgeon feels that their actions are right.

The Yin and Yang theory is a representation of the ancient Chinese understanding of the original cosmogenesis and a philosophical concept.

It is the choice that determines the further formation of a person, and not chance or fate, and people themselves are able to change their future despite the predestination.

Philosopher Francis Bacon is seen as the founder of modern philosophy, and one can see the shift from the pre-modern to the modern world in his ideas.

This essay will examine the delays in Socrates' prosecution, the local, national, and international forces that affected his trial, and the supporting documentation from the dialogues we have studied, the Hughes movie, the studies of [...]

Concepts help us to understand the logic of our conclusions, and intuition helps us to understand the essence of our actions. We need to use both concepts and intuition to make meaningful decisions.

Individual property rights and economic freedom are important to Jefferson and the Libertarian Party."Jefferson's notion of property rights was deeply linked to the idea of the pursuit of happiness".

We assume that every happens because of a specific reason and that the effects of that event can be traced back to the cause.

Exploring the impact of Jefferson's ideas, why understanding property and human nature is important in evaluating happiness and the role of government in pursuing it, and the contradictions that arise from his views on property [...]

Accordingly, the horse is a kind of symbol of the victory of rationality and humanity over cruelty and belonging. Horse Blue is the personification of how people can make their belonging to the animal world [...]

Jean-Paul Sartre established the idea of existentialism in the nineteenth century, and it focused on the duties of the people's choices in the ecosphere that fell short of ethics.

This paper examines and attempts to propose an answer to one of the questions posed by Socrates to Euthyphro: "What is that excellent aim that the gods achieve, using us as their servants?" In the [...]

In conclusion, it is important to say that the philosophical views of Socrates and Plato greatly influenced the development of this industry as a science.

According to Nietzsche, the highest kind of human excellence is the ability to be oneself and to make one's own choices, as well as being self-content.

Simultaneously, the philosopher believed that understanding this fact motivates people to refer their choices and avoidances to bodily health and an unbothered soul, which, in turn, is the goal of a blessed life.