Category: Philosophy
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Nature and Convention Relation
Table of Contents Introduction Nature Conventions Relationship between Nature and Conventions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Nature exists on its own and cannot be manipulated by human beings. It has been there since ancient times and it never changes. On the other hand, conventions are laws that have been constructed by man to help people live…
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Philosophy of Fox and Human: Thinking with Animals
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction I have encountered the image of the fox in many tales and stories from childhood. In each of them, this animal symbolizes the embodiment of cunning and treachery. Even in terms of its behavioral characteristics and mode of existence, the fox represents and resembles a…
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Value Judgments in Scientific Research
The distinction between epistemic and non-epistemic values is critical to scientific studies because it helps scholars to perform research. Epistemic values have long been considered to be the foundation of scientific inquiry since they reflect the importance of research in terms of knowledge. Nevertheless, Douglas argues that non-epistemic values, which include political, social, and ethical…
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Recollection Theory in Philosophy
Table of Contents Introduction Socrates “elenchus” and Meno’s slave “Theory of Recollection” Socrates’ argument for the “theory of recollection” in the Phaedo (72e-78b) Conclusion Introduction The theory of recollection was derived by Plato about Socrates. According to this theory, a person is born knowing everything and they don’t necessarily need to be taught for them…
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The Art and Danger of the Question
Table of Contents Introduction Socrates’ Philosophical Question and the Theory of Constant Cognition Plato’s Traditional Knowledge Aristotle’s Rhetoric Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The study of ancient thinkers’ philosophical arguments, their concepts, and the interpretation of certain social norms and laws is the goal of the educational course and the work conducted during this period. Such…
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The Process of Needs Assessment
Table of Contents Organization and the Audience Needs Assessment Tool Communication Skill Delivery Plan Learning Outcomes References Organization and the Audience The audience that will be engaged in the training is the Saudi Students Organization members. This organization was chosen as a result of a complex needs assessment which aimed at finding and understanding the…
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Pascal’s Wager: Why Humans Treasure Religion
Table of Contents Introduction Summary of Pascal’s Wager Criticism of Pascal’s Wager Conclusion Introduction According to Blaise Pascal, faith in God can be described as a human wager (Bartha, 2019). This means that human beings bet their lives on whether there is an existing entity that is larger, more powerful, and better than man. Those…
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Fine-Tuning Teleological Argument and Objections
Table of Contents Introduction Exposition: The Argument from Fine-Tuning and Objections to It Criticism/Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction The teleological argument is aimed at proving the existence of God by establishing links between the features of natural objects and living creatures and the possibility of intelligent design. The credibility of the fine-tuning principle, the most recent…
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Understandings of Philosophical Anthropology
Table of Contents Introduction Christian Theological Understanding of Philosophical Anthropology Psychological Understanding of Philosophical Anthropology References Introduction Philosophy in itself is a broad-based discipline that explains knowledge. On the other hand, Christianity elucidates the nature of God as the Supreme Being. From any perspective, the two disciplines agree to some extent that human beings form…
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Political Economy and Emergence of Welfare States
Table of Contents Introduction Factors Contributing to Emergence of Welfare States The Role of Worldviews Iranian Ideology on Political Economy Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Welfare states are a matter of increased interest among political scientists around the world. Welfare states are understood as concepts of government that provide basic safety for most vulnerable populations achieved…