Category: Philosophy 1203

The British philosopher Bertrand Russel was one of the most ardent advocates for philosophical knowledge. According to Russel, individuals who immerse themselves into practical affairs or scientific matters often brush off philosophy as a field that relies largely on useless trifling, hair-splitting distinctions, and controversies (Russel, p. 298). In Problems of Philosophy, Russel compares philosophy…

Table of Contents Introduction Determination of Types of Existing Things Metaphysical Explanation of Independent Existence of Things The Criteria of Identity of Things The Possibility of Grounding Ontological Conclusions in Science Conclusion References Introduction There are various different but related issues that are normally utilized in ontology in its implementation during concept description as well…

Table of Contents Overview Pragmatism Conclusion Works Cited It can be argued that the world was turned upside down after the Industrial Age. Indeed, it was a time of great upheaval, especially in the highly industrialized nations of the Western hemisphere. It was at this time of radical change that an American philosopher by the…

The human mind is a complex machine; which humankind has studied for hundreds of years. Thousands of scientists tried to de-code the sophisticated nature of emotions and the overall nature of humans. The concept of natural goodness is not new to the philosophy, as it was discussed actively during the Ancient Greece period. While reading…

Well-being is focused on defending what is intrinsically good for an individual and contributing to better their life. The goodness of others can also contribute to their wellness by counting and considering everyone equally. Different theories determine the wellness of an individual. They can be either psychological or philosophical. The safety of people determines the…

Table of Contents Introduction Comparing and Contrasting Karl Popper and the Vienna Circle Conclusion Reference List Introduction Scientific progress has taken different shapes over the past centuries, including the discovery of new ideas or phenomena, the emergence of theories, the promotion of analytical methods and procedures, and technological advancements. Due to the nature of these…

Torture has always been a tool employed by people to extract vital information from individuals that possess important knowledge or simply humiliate them into submission and despair. Historically, torture was used as a means to receive confessions from criminals and witnesses (Hoadley et al. 248). Only recently did it disappear from the legal systems of…

Table of Contents Introduction Application Conclusion Reference Introduction Randolph Frederick Pausch was a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. He was given a terminal diagnosis of three to six months after being found with pancreatic cancer. The concept of death is brought out in the lecture as Pausch shows how people can react…

Ancient Greek philosophy is a diverse subject containing various perspectives on life. While some of them did not pass the test of time and were left as relics of the past, others remained relevant to the present day and had a massive influence on the development of philosophical thought. Despite being almost opposite, schools of…

The Natural Law Theory gives human beings morals based on nature and can be interpreted by human reason. The theory gives guidelines on what human beings can do in their settings, and it does not dictate what should be done. Notably, the theory concentrates on human character and asserts that human beings can flourish in…