If an individual is reminded of anything at any time he or she must have known that thing before (Apolloni, 32). Recollection therefore can be defined as knowledge that is gained through this manner whereby when an individual sees one thing, he or she becomes very conscious and also something else too (Gallop, 207). Socrates discussed his ways of life, philosophy as well as the fate of his soul the day before his death. Practice of death is said to […]
The view that scientific theories do not describe reality and that they are mere tools for prediction describes instrumentalism. In a nutshell, the view describes scientific theories such as those of mathematical-logical conception among others. This essay will focus on instrumentalism, the mathematical-logical conception of scientific theories and how the view leads to instrumentalism of scientific theories. Philosophy of science springs around several enigmatic issues that philosophers are striving to unravel, deduce their meaning and bring into light their sole […]
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Get help with your assignmentMany people argue that lying is a selfish act and those who tell lies only do this to benefit themselves rather than the receivers of the lie. For instance, people would lie to get a job, better commissions, better grades or even promotions at work. Others will lie to achieve some psychological rewards such as respect, esteem or affection. All of these are selfish wants (Poythress 2013, Pg. 83). With this argument, they conclude that lying is wrong because it […]
Plato’s The Allegory of the Cave is story analogy of how Plato perceives life. Each part and detail of the allegory has a specific and important meaning that represents some part of people’s life, all centered around their perception. For starters people that are tied up facing the wall only see shadows of objects they can’t see. Through human nature, the people desire to learn more about the shadows. They name them and remember what they look like. As this […]
Plato, in The Republic, discusses human nature, the meaning of justice, and the ordering of the perfect city, through a series of dialogues among philosophers. Plato, through the lens of the character Socrates, argues that justice is achieved when everyone in the city is doing the job that is most suited to their unique talents and not disturbing anyone else. In describing the ideal city, Plato argues that the philosophers must rule, as they possess the ultimate level of truth […]
According to the University of Florida, In a broad sense, philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each other. (FSU, Department of Philosophy). It is defined as the love of wisdom. In simpler words, it is the way that a person may think about the world or universe (spirit, and mind), and what it is made up of […]
The political theorist and English philosopher John Locke created the foundational work for the Enlightenment. He made powerful contributions to the development of liberalism along with being one of the key advocates of the Scientific Revolution. Locke’s Political, Religious and Scientific theories shaped the world we live in today, that is why he is one of the most famous and renowned philosophers to once walk this earth. In the fascinating video published by The School of Life, called Political Theory: […]
In the Apology, Socrates mentioned how according to the Oracle at Delphi, he is the wisest among all men. Unlike most people Socrates did not gloat about this pronouncement; instead, the statement that no one was wiser than him only pushed him to think critically and pursue evidence that would prove or disprove that statement. In this paper, I will be arguing about how Socrates challenged the Oracle’s judgment that no one was wiser than him because he did not […]
Before we ask whether Socrates was a good citizen, we must first ask what prerequisites grant a person this title. Those who say Socrates was not, in fact, a good citizen may say, “This man had no respect for the laws of the state, and therefore had no business in questioning its practices. He lived a life of solidarity, only entering the public sphere to prod and probe, to confuse the public mind that they may turn against the state. […]
Introduction: John Locke was the founder of a school of thought called British Empiricism, which means all knowledge is from our senses. His most influential work is the Essay Concerning Human Understanding in which he offered an analysis of the mind and knowledge. Although Locke is thought of as an education pioneer, in his later years he focused his attention on theology (Connelly). Biographical Information: John Locke was born on August 26, 1632 in Wrington, which is a small […]
Emanuela Scribano’s guide to Descartes’ Meditations on First Philosophy is extremely insightful to understanding 17th century philosophy, and the adaptation of Aristotelian Scholastic philosophy to Descartes’ practical philosophy. Scribano’s vivid comprehension of Meditations is apparent through her rich analyses and ability to reference Descartes directly to aid her claims. Clearly and effectively writing in the Genesis of the Work, Scribano credits Descartes to delving into metaphysics in a way previous philosophers regretted to do. In the Meditations, she explains, Descartes […]
Evidence of the existence of God I want to give you some evidence of the existence of God. Can I share three proofs of the existence of God and then a story of a barber and a believer? I do not know the causes of your atheism? I do not know the causes of your atheism? It may be that you do not believe in God because of your frustration when you look for HIM in the wrong way and […]
Have you ever been convinced of a certain event but it turned out to be false? Have you ever been so convinced of something being a specific way only to discover you’ve remembered it all wrong? If so it seems like you’ve experienced a phenomenon known as the Mandela effect. The Mandela effect occurs whenever a person or a group of people recalls a vivid memory that conflicts with historical records of factual evidence. This form of collective false memories […]
In ancient Greece, Socrates and the Sophists were the most valued philosophical thinkers of their time period. In this essay, I will be examining the similarities and differences in their respective ways of thinking when it comes to their teachings as well as their overall beliefs of knowledge and thinking. The Sophists approach their thinking in a similar way as Socrates as they both practice epistemology, their emphasization of argumentation when using rhetoric, as well as educating the community. The […]
Transcendentalism is the belief that men and women have a sense that is beyond what they can see, touch, or hear. Transcendentalists believe mostly in Individualism, Idealism, and Intuitive Thought. Individualism is a major belief of Transcendentalism. Individualism is the belief that we should have the freedom to express our ideas and thoughts. Transcendentalists believe that the freedom of individuality is very important for one’s well being. The followers also believe that religion takes away the ability of self-reliance. Religion […]
Systems of faith and worship form the major characteristic of religion. However, the religion that this paper tries to explain is one which believes in a supreme being and a power beyond the natural, often referred to as a god in all the religions (Cipriani, 2017). The worshiper is always free to choose the one to worship and in so doing, they perform all religious acts believed to appease their particular god. Religious practices are often backed by religious books […]
Qualitative research is essential to nursing evidence- based practice as in a quantitative study. Qualitative studies focus more on the interpretation of the individual as related to the research analysis than on the experimental statistics data of the problem identified (Creswell, J. W. & Creswell, J. D., 2018). The nursing field must utilize the qualitative research study as well as quantitative studies in helping to improve nursing care, patient outcomes, and seek further knowledge to change nursing habits for improved […]
Transcendentalism is a movement that started in the 1830s with the belief that the most important reality is what is sensed or what is intuitive, rather than what is thought such as scientific knowledge. Simply, transcendentalists view the world a blessing, and that all human beings are considered naturally good. By that said, transcendentalists believe that evil doesn’t have a place in the world, that evil is unrealistic. Transcendentalists also believe that everything has a purpose in life, and that […]
Ever since Benjamin Franklin was young he had worked hard for what he wanted to achieve. He knew he could achieve it as well, and believed in himself. From a young age he knew he was very successful at writing more than other subjects like arithmetic which he had failed in. I personally was the opposite, better at arithmetic and worse in writing. As he worked in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, we see how hard he works to get […]
Biblical integration presupposes, on the one hand, a corresponding connection between biblical principles, propositions and values, and on the other hand, with ideas, practices and educational content. Based on the biblical teaching that a person is not only a physical, but also a spiritual person, a Christian history teacher draws pupils’ attention to how and to what extent spiritual and pseudo-spiritual ideas or quests (regardless of whether they are true, false or entangled) influenced the general course of history or […]
Imagine living in a world designed to be free of conflicts and hunger? When fragments of memories are taken out from oner’s consciousness, how does one think and feel? When life is devoid of colors, will there be genuine happiness can be drawn out of sheer blandness? What is family when love is strange and is truly undefined? When your destiny is already pre-determined, what else challenges or excites you as the sun sets and rises the next day? What […]
One of the biggest questions we ask ourselves on a daily, is who am I? Who is the I trying to create a life full of genuinity and fulfillment? According to famous philosopher Plato, fulfillment and happiness is only achieved through a matter of priorities. He stresses that it is important to prioritize things that have longer meaning versus things that do not. Meanwhile, David Foster Wallace argues in his commencement that the idea that not worshipping anything in life […]
Thesis: In science fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury conveys the idea that the suppression of opinion can lead to corruption in society, shown when Guy Montag conflicts with the society and himself. Montag, the stray of the pack, conflicts with the society by going against the government with his promotion of knowledge/reading and rebelling the federation, to further support the main idea that limiting the freedom of opinion can lead to societal corruption. Faber had met up with Guy […]
Lying Lying is an important social category. We, as humans, tend to react negatively to ‘‘lies and the lying liars who tell them’’ (Franken, 2003). We humans, expend considerable effort and resources developing techniques to detect lies and liars, both as a practical matter when, say, developing technologies to screen for terrorists at airports, and as a moral matter when assigning blame and evaluating character. These efforts all assume a conception of lying. A defective conception will lead to inappropriate […]
“Oh, it is real. It is the only real thing. Pain. So let us name the truth, like men. We are born to joy that joy may become pain. We are born to hope that hope may become pain. We are born to love that love may become pain. We are born to pain that pain may become more Pain, and from that exhaustible superflux. We may give others pain as our prime definition.” (Smith 100) The Buddha believed that […]
The American daily lifestyle has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Many people blame this drastic change of cultural norms on society becoming too digitally inclined, and or on modern American politics, but going down further there can be another source found. The goal of this paper is to sort out the articles that are excerpted from the anthology Mirror on America by Joan T. Mims and Elizabeth Nollen, as well as Living It Up by James B. Twitchell […]
A shocking study from CBC News revealed: around 97% of women have negative thoughts about themselves at least once a day (CBS News). The problem of negative body issues is not a new dilemma and has been around for some time. The poem Barbie Doll written by Marge Piercy explores this issue and makes a connection between the negative body issues in relation to society. In order to fully comprehend and analyze the poem rhetorically, Doug Down’s article, Rhetoric: Making […]
The story of Noah and the Ark is told in Genesis chapters five through eight. Chapter seven verse seventeen states, the flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth (Genesis 7:17). For many believers of Christianity, this story is taken literally. Many believe that water truly flooded the surface of the earth for forty days and forty nights. Yet, what if this was not the absolute […]
It was a relaxing and lazy sort of day. The air was still, the leaves were hardly rustling, and nothing much seemed to be happening. It was the sort of day that something leads to mischief. Inside my brother and I were sitting around, not doing anything in particular. My brother, who was in first grade, had recently started playing soccer and was sitting on the couch holding his soccer ball. He had been outside practicing kicks, so he came […]
Introduction In the April 6, 2018 New York Times article, Madeleine Albright criticizes President Trump by claiming his entire presidency is nothing more than mere fodder for fascists that seek the opportunity to have their backwards views and despicable actions excused by none other than our own leader. Using the American President’s ill-received words to invalidate concerns brought up against them, Dictator’s around the world have taken advantage of the man supposedly responsible for representing a nation founded on freedom […]
