Category: Philosophy

In this article, the author argues against the concept of universalization. He claims that it destroys traditional cultures that are the basis of mankind. Universalization is a single world civilization that dilutes the cultural resources upon which great traditional civilizations are anchored (Mirjana, 2006). This is presently expressed through movies, slot machines, aluminum or plastic…

In the short essay “Meaning in Life”, Susan Wolf discusses subjective and objective dimensions of meaning, and how these dimensions contribute to a person’s life being either meaningful or meaningless. Specifically, Wolf defines the subjective element as “active engagement”, and the objective one as “projects of worth” (Klemke &Cahn, 2008, p. 205). According to Wolf,…

In many philosophies, some archetypes can be described as the perfect self in terms of the way of living one’s life. In Confucianism, such a man called junzi — a noble person or gentleman — is a common aspiration (Yu-kit 223). The combination of the highest qualities that an ideal human being should possess is…

There is no simple answer to what it means to be human. Some might say that being human means being independent and controlling their personal lives. For other people, being human means utilizing the refinements of civilization, wearing clothes, and going to work every day, i.e., doing everything that animals cannot do. It is also…

In the Oration on the Dignity of Man, the author outlines that humans are the most significant creature in the universe because they have been given “free will,” which makes them superior to all other creatures. As an address to the audience regarding human dignity, a result, Pico offers the individual the ability to take…

Table of Contents Introduction The Paradox of Heidegger Heidegger’s Concept of Authentic and Inauthentic Inauthenticity in National Socialism and the Nazi Party Existentialist Viewpoint Concerning Self Anxiety and exhausting Authenticity Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Martin Heidegger was a philosopher born in 1889 in Messkirch, Germany. Being from a humble background, his parents could not afford…

Daoism and Confucianism are the two most important and influential philosophies in Asia. However, the two teachings have significant differences as can be demonstrated from the two quotations from the respective teachings. The carefree nature of Daoism is contrasted to the solemn and grave nature of Confucianism. In the Daoist quote, the man does not…

Table of Contents Introduction The Surrounding Nature Constraints of Society and Identity Nothingness and Expansiveness Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Nature is a work written by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1836. This book reveals basic ideas about the concept of Transcendentalism and how this belief perceives and understands man’s essential nature and origin. A particular quote…

The term “dualism” the most often associates with the name of the French scientist and philosopher Rene Descartes who discussed the difference between mind and matter in his works. Today the relation between mind and matter, body and soul remain the issue for active discussion: we cannot state with confidence whether it is solvable or…

The essay about human understanding is a 1689 philosophical work written by John Locke. The essay argues that no inborn ideas are present in a child’s mind at birth. Instead, human thoughts are formed from the child’s experiences. Therefore, the essay challenges the likelihood of inborn ideas and provides different theories of human knowledge. It…