Category: Philosophy 1203

Table of Contents Introduction Reconstruction of the Argument Reaction to the Argument Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Many philosophers, researchers, and scientists have explored the question of whether a person can be sure about anything they know or perceive through their feelings. Rene Descartes, who shared the ideas of rationalism, claimed that the one, certain truth…

Table of Contents Introduction What is art Theories that explain the meaning of art Works cited Introduction Art is deficient in an agreeable and acceptable description which makes it simple to explain in a manner in which an action is carried. Art involves the utilization of handiness together with thoughts in the process of designing…

Education is regarded as an important pillar of human civilization. Over the centuries, various fields of study have been developed and mastered, leading to great progress in the world. One of the oldest academic disciplines is philosophy. This disciple has had great importance in the development of various human institutions, including education. While most people…

Altruism and egoism are almost contrasting terms that relate to philosophy, psychology, ethics and biology. Both terms refer to ones behavior and prioritization of self-interest over the interest of others. While altruistic people put fulfilling the needs of others over their own, egoists pursue their own interests in the first place. Hence, the paper identifies…

The similarity between Austins and Hobbes approaches is evident since both philosophers point out that the law cannot exist without a person who will establish the law and agree to execute and make it. Both Austin and Hobbes view sovereigns as the makers of the law, and subjects need to obey the sovereigns commands because…

Table of Contents The argument Moores proof of the conclusion Conclusion Works cited The argument George Edward Moore, an English philosopher, is well known for his philosophical argument, Here is a hand, in which he criticizes philosophical skepticism in favor of common sense. His argument takes three dimensions: (1) Here is a hand, (2) Here…

When it comes to utopia as a philosophical genre, one cannot forego the author who gave it its name. While More was far from the only philosopher attempting to envisage perfect society, it was his book that baptized such thought experiments as a proper type of a philosophical treatise in its own right. However, just…

Sharon Streets article, Does Anything Really Matter or Did We Just Evolve to Think So? raises crucial questions about the origins of personal and societal biases or beliefs that influence the perception of events. People often undoubtedly rely on facts they learned through life and refused to analyze the genealogy of that knowledge (Street, 2015).…

All for One and One for All is an essay written in 2010 by a Canadian philosopher, Charles Taylor. In his essay, the author narrates about solidarity as one of the most significant elements of democratic societies. The strength of the essay is Taylors argument that points out that the level of solidarity depends on…

Table of Contents Definition of Theory Strengths Limitations Conclusion References Nowadays quickly changing world sets plenty of challenges for people causing stress and life-changing events. In this connection, the theory of meaning elaborated by Patricia Starck seems to be one of the solutions to overcome the rapid pace of life helping to handle everyday stress.…