Category: Philosophy 1203

Table of Contents Introduction The Natural Condition of Humankind Absolute Sovereignty Conclusion Reference List Introduction Thomas Hobbes discussion of the state of nature prompted responses from a multitude of other philosophers and scholars. The authors principal argument is that, without governmental control, people would always remain in their natural state, which is a condition of…

Table of Contents Cliffords Evidentialist View The Opposing View In Support of Evidentialism Summary Works Cited At the root of evidentialism is the principle that one should only ground beliefs on the relevant evidence that one possesses. Clifford, one of the famous proponents of the view, argued that the level of knowledge (the amount of…

Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism There are many different views on spirituality and ethics discussed in the context of health care, but now it is important to contrast the perspectives of Christianity and postmodern relativism regarding these concepts. Peoples spirituality is expressed with reference to their values, views, beliefs,…

The question of how much we should do for our fellow man arises every time, especially during times of emergencies, disasters and when we see others in need. Helping others is a choice that every person can make on their own. However, it depends on individual ability and willingness to partake in solving the problems…

Table of Contents Introduction Power in The Prince by Machiavelli Conclusion References Introduction Niccolò Machiavelli is considered one of the most influential political thinkers of his age. He was a statesman in Florence and wanted to achieve success and power in politics. Due to his broad interest and knowledge of the topic, Machiavelli observed the…

At the beginning of the conversation, Desmond Tutu explains the meaning of Ubuntu, a philosophical concept mysterious to non-African readers. According to Archbishop Tutu, Ubuntu is the essence of being a person, and a human becomes humanized only through interaction with other people. In addition, Ubuntu is based around generosity and compassion, which makes it…

Introduction A Cordoba native, Averroes or Ibn Rushd, came from a family of prominent judges and jurists. Some of Averroess works explore the relationship between Islam and philosophy as well as the association of theology and philosophy. For example, the Decisive Treatise is a critical text for understanding legal opinions made for Malikite jurists in…

Although the concept of equality may seem to be intuitively understandable, it is quite complex and multidimensional in fact. Every new epoch brought different interpretations of the term; at the current stage of the development of the society, everyone may have his or her own opinion that derives from relevant experience. The existing perspectives are…

Introduction It is hard to disagree that the concept of time is one of the most essential and influential components of this world and individuals life paths. The past, present, and future are combined with some other factors and take a colossal role in shaping a persons fate. All people make plans for the future…

Ralph Waldo Emersons essay Nature was released in 1836 by James Munroe and Company. In his paper, Emerson laid the groundwork for transcendentalism, a religious system that promotes a non-traditional view of nature. Transcendentalism holds that nature is infused with the supernatural, or God and that studying nature may reveal the truth. Emerson separates nature…