Category: Philosophy 1203
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Based on my worldview, it can be safe to say that I am a spiritual person but also an omnist because I believe that all creeds are acceptable and useful. Nevertheless, there should be no connection between religion and spirituality because the core energy of the Universe is love. Thus, the Universe does not judge…
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Immortality: Blessing or Curse?
Immortality, an ability to live forever, has been contemplated by philosophers since ancient times. There is hardly a person who would not have thought, at least once, how it would be to live eternally. Physical and mental never-ending bodies would obtain the opportunities to explore each of the Earths parts, study every science existing,…
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Importance of Studying Philosophy
Philosophy is one of the subjects, the study of which is fundamental for further education. It helps to track the development of science and learn more about various intellectual ideas. In addition, by following the train of thought of philosophers, you can learn a lot about the science of the past and draw conclusions useful…
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Rationalism vs Empiricism: Essay Example
Rationalism vs Empiricism Examples: Essay Introduction Various philosophers have come up with different ideas to explain the concept of acquiring knowledge. Rationalists believe that people acquire knowledge without going through life experiences. They hold that some people possess innate knowledge that surpasses their level of experience, and thus it has nothing to do with sensory…
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Social Contract Theory: Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau
Introduction The Social Contract Theory is an old theory. The theory is of the view that individuals moral and political views depend on an agreement or a contract between them to establish a society. It is linked with the morality and politics theories. The theory has been defended by people like Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau…
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Your Past Does Not Define You
Every human being has his or her past. For someone, the past comprises of unfortunate events, such as sexual violence, accidents, and the fear of domestic abuse. Some other peoples past consists of pleasant moments. Most of the past, however, contains a combination of good and bad memories. People should not permit their past to…
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Interpreting Kafka Before the Law
In Kafkas Before the Law, the Law is open to interpretation and could mean different things to different people. It could mean something abstract as happiness or contentment or something concrete such as riches and wealth. It is simply an allegorical reference, denoting a place into which one wants entry. In my interpretation, the law…
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Science Development in Poppers and Kuhns Views
Table of Contents Introduction Popper and Kuhns Views in Andersens Essay Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Thomas Kuhn and Sir Karl Popper are particularly famous for their opposing views on science and its development. Thomas Kuhn was a philosopher and a historian of science. He focused on the conception, development, and acceptance of scientific ideas and…