Category: Philosophy 1203

  • Freudian Perspective on Dreams

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Definitions of dreams The interpretation of dreams The theories of dreams The functions of dreams The affects in dreams Conclusion References Abstract The progress of systematic knowledge has tried to touch on the analysis of dreams. By the time Freud inscribed about dream in the recent periods, the scrutiny of…

  • Human or Humankind: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

    The Sphinx had asked Oedipus to crack a riddle, and if he succeeded, she promised to take her own life. The riddle went like this What goes on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon and three in the evening? (Dawe 130). Oedipus responded by saying that the answer to the riddle would…

  • Introducing Order Into Life: Getting Priorities

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference List Introduction Maintaining order in ones life is an essential step toward creating a harmonic environment and, therefore, increasing life satisfaction rates (Sirgy, 2012). The reasons for choosing specific tools for managing the crucial elements of ones routine are arguably very subjective; therefore, the efficacy of a…

  • Honor: Traditional Meaning and Broader Definition

    Table of Contents Introduction Traditional meaning Shades of meaning Peculiarities of the broader definition Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Our society rests on some basic ideas and notions that create the basis for its further rise and evolution. Such unique phenomena as pride, dignity, joy, devotion, etc. are an integral part of our everyday life. They…

  • Philosophy: The Power of Ideas

    Explain (the main ideas and views) and evaluate (by giving arguments) the view of Heraclitus regarding the nature of reality? Heraclitus believed that the surrounding reality reflects the ongoing process of things being continually transformed. In its turn, this implied that the seeming spatial stability of this realitys emanations is nothing but an illusion. In…

  • Chisholms & Goldmans Internalism and Externalism

    Chisholms views on the alternatives to internalism In his view, Chisholm seems appears to support the externalism view that justification of knowledge depends on a number of factors that are external to a person. This argument means that the actions of a person cannot be justified only by determining the factors that are internal to…

  • Logical Consistency and Contradictions Definition

    Contradictions Being logically consistent implies that a person has inner integrity. This is enhanced by avoidance of contradictions as inner desires are not permitted to conflict with one another. For instance, the need to be honest and brave might be contradicted by an urge to shun trouble and pain (Goldman 17). It is argued that…

  • Skepticism and Unreliable Knowledge Sources

    Skepticism is associated with doubts about knowledge and its reliability. Skeptics stress that it is impossible to make sure that any source of knowledge is reliable enough, so people are likely to be mistaken all the time (Vaughn, 2018). The best illustration of this perspective is Platos assumption that the only thing he can know…

  • American City: Dreams and Nightmares

    Introduction It is not a secret, that urbanization is taking place as a process all over the world today and especially in America. It means that people tend to go to the large cities for a seemingly better fortune there. Despite this vastly developed tendency, some people of today are still willing to live in…

  • Theory of Knowledge by Henri Poincare.

    Table of Contents Introduction Problems Encountered Conclusion References Introduction It can be said that science is a form of knowledge but one must add that it is a higher form of knowledge. This is because we can easily equate knowledge to facts and facts need not necessarily be scientific. For instance I love chocolate ice…