Category: Philosophy

  • The Matrix Film and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

    The Matrix is a film that is astounding not just in terms of action and unique effects but also in terms of philosophy. The film highlights issues famous philosophers have addressed throughout history (Grau, 2005). Everything that individuals believe to be the actual world might be a dream (Grau, 2010). For instance, John Partridge, whose…

  • The Evil and God Compatibility

    Paul M Gould and James K Dew explore the problem of evil. They tackle it philosophically and from a Christian viewpoint covering four major philosophical aspects: metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of religion, and epistemology. The two scholars recognize two prominent forms of the problem of evil: the evidential and logical. The evident problem of evil recognizes…

  • Philosophy: Scientific Branches

    Table of Contents Introduction Education Curriculum Components Role of Teachers and Administrators Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: Philo, which means love, and Sophos, which means knowledge. The Greek words form a complete definition of philosophy when combined (McMurrin and Sterling 60). Therefore, philosophy is knowledge combined with a…

  • Mind-Body Relationship in Epistemology

    For many years, one of the main topics of concern to many researchers has been the existence of a connection between body and soul. Previously, there was an opinion that the main aspect of perception was materialism, which stipulated that everything in the world has a physical explanation and justification. However, Frank Jackson presented the…

  • Distractions and Renunciation: A Complex Philosophical Basis

    The article “Turn off the white noise to fully experience life” by Mike Milke (2012) reviews the modern world of consumption and how reducing the abundance in life creates more opportunities to enjoy. The author emphasizes that missed opportunities for developing talents and inner abilities are due to continuous distractions that can happen because of…

  • The Philosophy of Education in the Sultanate of Oman

    There are two most common types of philosophies of education in society, which include non-Christian and Christian. In this essay, comparison between the main differences and similarities between non-Christian and Christian philosophies of education using three different approaches: perennialism, essentialism, and progressivism will be made. Perennialism is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the unity of…

  • Most and Least Important Points on Deming’s List

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Every organization has key principles to guide its operations toward business effectiveness and sustainability. Dr. W. Edwards’ management principles focus on enhancing the organization’s success through business improvement. The 14 principles provided an in-depth understanding of management transformation and optimization to Japanese manufacturers after World War II.…

  • Natural Law Ethics: Theological Standpoint

    A philosophical idea known as “Natural Law Theory” asserts the presence of a moral code rooted in nature and uncreated by humans. According to this theory, this code can be understood through intuition and reason and applies to everyone, regardless of their cultural, religious, or personal views. Yvonne Raley offers Natural Law Theory in “Ethics…

  • Philosophy: Stoicism and Epicureanism

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Both Stoicism and Epicureanism were founded in Athens around 300 BC, suggesting that humans should stay away from excessive pleasure and desires. The central claim made by Epicurus in his work is that happiness is the only pleasure in life, which is mainly connected with the…

  • Exploring Philosophical Concepts of Human Existence

    Table of Contents Hegel’s Geist: Unveiling the Historical Development of Human Existence Conclusion Works Cited The philosophical inquiry into the nature of human existence has been a longstanding topic, with philosophers throughout history striving to unravel the fundamental dynamics that shape the human condition. Three notable concepts proposed to elucidate the essence of human existence…