Category: Philosophy 1203

  • Application of Nietzsches Thoughts on Daily Life

    The contemplation behind Nietzsches philosophy projects the meaning of values and their importance to existence. Regarding nature, Friedrich Nietzsche emphasizes that humans are at a development stage that is not final but transitional. Subsequently, living can never become too complacent or gratified with their accomplishments without putting their claim of being human at risk. This…

  • The Ideal Society and Form of Government

    Table of Contents Introduction Comparison and Analysis of Political Philosophies and Principles John Locke and Aristotles Libertarianism Plato and Thomas Hobbes Aristocratic Communism Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Communism Political Philosophy of Socialism Capitalism Political Ideology Liberal Democracy as the Ideal Society and Form of Government Conclusion References Introduction Although socialism, capitalism, and communism offer…

  • Contemporary Critical Theory: Definition and Usage

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Contemporary Critical Theory consists of many different aspects that have been developing through generations. The origin of this theory occurred at the beginning of the twentieth century between World War I and World War II (Bronner, 2017). Contemporary Critical Theory is a part of a philosophical…

  • Trusting Emotions in the Pursuit of Knowledge

    Table of Contents Introduction Definitions Ways of Knowing Learning History through Emotions Learning Math through Emotions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Answering the question whether one can know when to trust our emotions in the pursuit of knowledge we are to consider the definitions each of these notions expresses. There are cases when emotions are helpful…

  • The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

    The arguments of the author in Problems of Philosophy were neither for direct realism nor against indirect realism. As a result, the author described the existence of reality and appearance using the Cartesian technique (Russell 6). To approach the argument on appearance and reality, he suggested that we must avoid skepticism. As a result, our…

  • Christopher Phillips on the Socratic Method

    The Socratic method is a manner of discovering truths through your own eyes. All rolled into one, it is a system, a spirit, a method, a form of philosophical inquiry, and an intellectual approach. Socrates never explicitly stated a method, but Christopher Phillips has summarized the fundamental principles of his philosophy and distilled one. The…

  • Hobbes State of Nature and Absolute Sovereignty

    Table of Contents Introduction The Natural Condition of Humankind Absolute Sovereignty Conclusion Reference List Introduction Thomas Hobbes discussion of the state of nature prompted responses from a multitude of other philosophers and scholars. The authors principal argument is that, without governmental control, people would always remain in their natural state, which is a condition of…

  • Evidentialism vs Non-Evidentialism Debate Exploration

    Table of Contents Cliffords Evidentialist View The Opposing View In Support of Evidentialism Summary Works Cited At the root of evidentialism is the principle that one should only ground beliefs on the relevant evidence that one possesses. Clifford, one of the famous proponents of the view, argued that the level of knowledge (the amount of…

  • Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

    Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism There are many different views on spirituality and ethics discussed in the context of health care, but now it is important to contrast the perspectives of Christianity and postmodern relativism regarding these concepts. Peoples spirituality is expressed with reference to their values, views, beliefs,…

  • How Much Should We Do for Our Fellow Man?

    The question of how much we should do for our fellow man arises every time, especially during times of emergencies, disasters and when we see others in need. Helping others is a choice that every person can make on their own. However, it depends on individual ability and willingness to partake in solving the problems…