Category: Philosophy 1203

  • Rationalism and Empiricism in Philosophy

    Table of Contents Introduction A New Life Scenario Scenario Comparison: Rationalism and Empiricism Whether Rationalism and Empiricism Are True Conclusion References Introduction One might not adore going to school to get knowledge but learn via other means daily. The burning question is whether you know things already. It is critical to know how human beings…

  • Blindness as Central Element in Sophocles Oedipus Rex

    Table of Contents Introduction The Depiction of Blindness Reflection of the Play The Manifestation of Blindness Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The ancient times were highly appreciated because of their unique writing style and were valued for the vivid entertainment of the community. Also, plays are considered part and parcel of the community as they encourage…

  • Senecas Fall of Man: Causes and Consequences

    The phenomenon of the fall of man in the Roman philosophy and political thought is related to the ideas declared by Seneca (4 BC  AD 65). Seneca was one of the most prominent Roman stoics whose political vision was opposite to other philosophers belonging to this group (Klosko 174). The fall of man concept…

  • The Concept and Importance of Philosophy

    Table of Contents Introduction Philosophical Thinking Reflection Conclusion Reference Introduction Philosophy is a specific system of knowledge based on centuries-old traditions, keeping and constantly rethinking history. It is multifaceted, and one of its most extensive segmentation is the division into metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. The subject matter of each branch is distinct, including being, existence,…

  • What Makes an Issue Political?

    Table of Contents Introduction Media Political agenda Power and politics Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Politics is a common feature among human societies both in the past and in present. Politics is said to be an aspect of human behavior and hence the concept of politics is human social activity (Yan, Hong and Mair 72). There…

  • Sociology of Religion: Theoretical Approaches and Their Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Three Theoretical Approaches Contrasting the Theories Uniting the Theories Conclusion References Introduction For centuries, humankind has struggled to explain the meaning of life through philosophy and religion. While philosophy tries to answer the eternal question using a rational approach, religion operates with notions that surpass the limits of human knowledge. Religion…

  • Discussion: Sam Berns Philosophy for a Happy Life

    Sam Berns talk on how he achieves happy life while living with a rare medical condition provides valuable insight for all people who ever face obstacles and prostration. His philosophy is founded on three primary principles: focusing on possibilities instead of inabilities, choosing positive communication circles, and bringing certainty to the future. My impression of…

  • Personal Worldview Philosophy: Prime Reality

    Table of Contents Prime Reality: Definition Nature of the World Around What a Human Being Is What Happens to the Person at Death Why Is It Possible to Know Things Drawing the Line Between Right and Wrong Meaning of Human History References Prime Reality: Definition The concept of prime reality has been discussed countless times…

  • On the Uses and Disadvantages of History for Life

    Table of Contents Species of History Monumental History Antiquarian History Critical History Conclusion Reference Species of History Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher whose relativistic view formed an important precursor to the post-modern movement. He first began his career as a small-scale philologist before turning to philosophy. In his essay, he wrote about the different…

  • Jonathan Vogels Response to the Skeptics

    The standard way of thinking about skepticism has it that the choice between our ordinary beliefs and skeptical hypotheses cannot be justified. Jonathan Vogel states that it makes sense to prefer a theory that offers a better of some data rather than one that offers a worse explanation. He proves this point with several criteria,…