Category: Philosophy 1203
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Humes Bundle Theory of the Self
Table of Contents Introduction Humes argument on human identity Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Philosophers of all times have been concerned with the issue of human identity, approaching it from many angles. One of such scholars was David Hume, who included a chapter On Personal Identity into his extensive work on human nature. Interestingly, Hume has…
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Law Obedience and Moral Principles
Table of Contents Introduction Philosophy of Governmental Regulations and Moral Principles Conclusion References Introduction Philosophy has always played a significant role in humans lives, and the greatest philosophers create laws that are different from governmental regulation but close individuals beliefs. The Crito is one of the famous ancient dialogues where the main character Socrates states…
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Truth Happens to an Idea: Pragmatism
William James appears to be a prominent figure in the field of philosophy. He lived in the second half of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century in the United States, and his professional activity regarded philosophy, history, and psychology. William James has become famous for his theory of free will…
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Aspects of the Philosophy of Nature
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The philosophy of nature is the hypothetical field that examines the natural environment or the actual universe in its broadest sense. This existence of distinction and focus on the origins dilemma has profoundly impacted present conceptions of creation. Nature is an inherent and essential component of humanity.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…