Category: Philosophy

Table of Contents Discussion Discussion Questions Conclusion References Educational researchers should understand the philosophy of scientific inquiry. By having a deep understanding of different epistemologies, educators will be able to use new research methods. It will allow them to find new knowledge and better explanations for important academic issues. Therefore, future educators should understand philosophical…

The concept of success is complex and can be defined in several ways. In most cases, it is associated with the financial or career success, while the philosophical basis of this phenomenon is directly related to the issue of self-identification and self-esteem of the individual. It is essential to clarify the meaning of activity and…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The structure of governance has continued to change as society continues to adapt to varying social, political, and economic vagrancies. Today, we have political systems that are completely different from the ones that were prevalent a century ago. It is imperative to note that today’s…

“The Grand Inquisitor” is a part of Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov” which is one of the major and important pieces of literature written by this author. In this excerpt, Dostoyevsky describes a conversation between two brothers. Alyosha is very religious and wants to become a monk while Ivan is a self-proclaimed atheist who doubts…

Table of Contents Introduction What Are the Basic Ideas in Descartes’ Method of Doubt? How Is Descartes’ Method of Doubting Related to His Mind-Body Dualism? Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Rene Descartes’ book “Meditations on First Philosophy” in 1641 had a big influence on philosophy (Kemerling). Through his meditations, Descartes talks about many subjects like his…

Since the time series is divided into the past, present, and future, tendencies to study these periods have appeared in modern philosophy. One of such theories is presentism, and some people pay close attention to it. It is a trend that denies the existence of anything other than the present. Despite the fact that such…

Table of Contents Introduction Augustine’s Conclusion Augustine’s Arguments Aquinas on Self-Knowledge Aquinas’s Critique Responses to Criticism Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There can be only a few doubts that both Augustine and Thomas Aquinas have contributed rather substantially to the formation of the metaphysical discourse in Western philosophy. In particular, the theologians in question have helped…

The problem of searching for the meaning of life has always been the central topic for the vast majority of people. During a definite period of our life we all start to question ourselves why we were born, what is the purpose of our lives, and how we should proceed in certain situations. All of…

Table of Contents The Augustinian Dispensational Perspective Doctrine of Holiness Reaction Paper (Ronald Sider, 2005) References The Augustinian Dispensational Perspective The Augustinian-Dispensational Perspective on Sanctification In general, the perspective that the Augustinian-Dispensational framework of theological analysis provides on sanctification is quite similar to the rest of the interpretations of the subject matter. However, there are…

Introduction Michael Sherma describes humans as pattern-seeking animals who are adept at finding patterns regardless of their existence or nonexistence. Although the mind records limitless sensory information from moment to moment, people are continuously searching for patterns beyond the ones they perceive in real life. This behavior is instigated by various areas of knowledge such…