Category: Philosophy 1203
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How Do We Know Things: Discussion
People can be completely mistaken concerning many things we are surrounded by; this fact can be explained by human memory lapses and delusion. The investigation of human thoughts and knowledge is considered to be the basic principle of epistemology study. The science is focused on the issue of peoples differentiation between real facts, truth and…
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Philosophy. The Problem of Personal Identity
A possible thesis of this reading is personal identity is flexible on a number of levels but remains based on a solid foundation of rarely changing principles. The author says, if you are like me and you have a strong attachment to the belief that we persist through time &, then it becomes interesting to…
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Moores Proof Presented in Humes Theory
Table of Contents Humes Theory in Brief Existence of Any Material Object Objections of Humes Theory Work Cited Humes Theory in Brief Humes theory is a theory of based on how we can be able to make inductive references and knowledge. This theory revolves around skepticism which is the belief that people cannot have full…
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Bourgeoisie As the Ruling Class
Table of Contents Introduction Power and Authority Wealth, Power, Authority and the bourgeoisie Conclusion Reference List Introduction Capitalism dominates the world economic system today. Even in societies like China and Cuba where advanced forms of communism have succeeded, they have been heavily influenced by capitalist tendencies. According to Chilcote (2006, p. 32), there is not…
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The Philosophy of Social Research
Table of Contents Abstract Philosophy of research Core concepts for a research design Other approaches to research Conclusion References Abstract The paper is an analysis of the philosophy of research, core concepts of research designs as well as other approaches to research. In philosophy of research, it has been established that there is a progression…
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Martin Heidegger: Key Figure of German Philosophy
Table of Contents Heidegger Biography Heideggers view of philosophy Heidegger views about Earthly elements and Dasein Heideggers views about time Survival and Spirit Dasein term Heidegger views on how to overcome metaphysics Philosophy to political theory Works cited Heidegger Biography Martin Heidegger, a German philosopher, was born in 1889 to a catholic family. He was…
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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…