Category: Philosophy 1203
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What is a Feeling of Pride?
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Pride is the feeling of satisfaction resulting from ones actions or possessions, or the connection to something or someone. The person experiencing pride believes the action, possession, or connection in question to be desirable and values their being related to it. The word pride may…
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Philosophical View of Violence in the Society
Table of Contents Violence in Modern Society Forms of Violence of Concern Violence as a Threat to a Meaningful and Worthwhile Life Reflection on the Philosophers Reference Violence in Modern Society The daily living of human lives is coupled with numerous challenges that impair their wellbeing. Violence is one factor that affects individuals quality of…
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The Meaning of Khalduns Words on Mans Weakness
By stating that man is weak and deficient, Khaldun establishes the limits of his own knowledge and, consequently, of the book. He contrasts his awareness with the Gods, claiming the superiority of the latter. The author restricts his explorations to the Maghrib region specifically because of his inability to portray in-depth other territories. Ignorance is…
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Nietzsches Philosophy and Worldview
It is necessary to raise the question of the nature of the direction of the criticism of Nietzsche against thinking. Although it is comprehensive and very radical at first glance, the study allows us to see the ambiguity of such an understanding. Uncompromising criticism is directed primarily against the absolutization of the role of reason…
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The Meaning of Life and Great Philosophers
The question of the meaning of life is a philosophical and ambiguous one. To answer it, I would like to compare two philosophers views, Schopenhauer and Sartre. According to Schopenhauer, the meaning of life for people is happiness; that is, the goal in life is to become happy or satisfied (Leach and Tartaglia 158). In…
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Methods and Purposes of Getting to Know Yourself
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Summary Reference Introduction How challenging it is to find yourself and finally be free, but once you do it, everything starts making sense, and life just becomes more straightforward and happier. Every life experience shapes everyones personality in some way, leading one to realize lifes purpose, principles, priorities, and…
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Core Philosophical Disciplines: Questions, Philosophers, and Personal Ideas
Introduction The disciplines of philosophy envelope a considerable number of issues, concentrating on the topics pertinent to numerous areas of human development. The range of branches connected to philosophical thinking, as well as the variety of scholarly opinions on the discussed matters, prove how essential it is for humankind to continue scientific research in these…
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Universal Responsibility: Meaning and Implications
Introduction Universal responsibility is the responsibility of humans to behave with integrity and do good to others for them to benefit eventually. Various writers over time have researched the topic and concluded that every person should practice universal responsibility to achieve global peace and harmony. Dai Lama and Mbiti are exemplary scholars who conducted in-depth…
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Philosophy and Its Role in Modern Science
Table of Contents Introduction Philosophy and Other Sciences Bernard Russells Views on Philosophy Conclusion References Introduction Philosophy has often been criticized for its lack of practical utility. Indeed, some scientists and their followers maintain that most of the philosophical questions, especially the most basic ones that have been researched for centuries, are still unanswered. As…
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Change Understood by Parmenides and Anaximenes
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction It is important to note that the concept of change was interpreted and understood differently by Parmenides and Anaximenes. On the one hand, the former believed in a static framework of the universe, where any apparent change is a mere illusion. On the other hand, the…