Category: Philosophy

Thinker Major Event or Period of Thought Source of Political Legitimacy The rationale for Obedience to Government St. Paul Birth of the Christian Church God God granted power to the authorities; thus the people should obey them. John Locke The Enlightenment Natural law, its rights, and duties Particular moral truths can be applied to all…

Table of Contents Introduction The roots of authoritarianism: what is it like to be a prison guard? The kinds of obedience: What is it like to be a prisoner? The dilemma of neutrality and choice Conclusion Introduction Albert Camus’s short story “The Guest”, first published in 1957, exposes different aspects of the confrontation between the…

Table of Contents Introduction Moral Virtue as a Habit Disposition Defines Human Action Circumstances as Conditions for Making a Decision Conclusion References Introduction Aristotle’s concept of virtue is rightfully one of the most prominent in Western philosophy. The basis of virtue for a person, according to the philosopher, is the ability to practice moderation in…

Bartleby the Scrivener is a famous short story by Herman Melville, which was first published in 1853. The work involves the narrator’s account of an employee named Bartleby, who refused to follow orders and instructions, saying that he “would prefer not to” (Melville 7). The image of Bartleby and his opposition to the narrator has…

The thinker John Locke tried to justify the origin of knowledge from the senses and developed the sensationalist theory of knowledge. All human ideas and concepts arise in the process of the impact of things that exist outside of us and independent of us, our senses. The world of objects and things around us determines…

An attitude toward miracles is something people are free to develop, relying on their interests, knowledge, and understandings. Many theologians believe that miracles are not violations of the natural laws by events interrupted and influenced by God. I like to believe that God participates in human routines and demonstrates his powers. At the same time,…

Carl Schmitt’s concept of “the political” and its associated view of sovereignty and law are rather weak because the explanation lacks vital details and reliable support. Schmitt writes that the state is the political status of an organized people, nothing more. Nevertheless, there is no full definition of the state or the political in any…

Each chapter of the book Philosophy of Religion by Rowe is an attempt to explain people’s decisions either to believe in God or not. Some people consider the role of God through the prism of the Church, as a part of a prophecy life, or an example of a miracle that cannot be ignored. During…

Many people believe that miracles make this life exciting and worth living. Some people remain skeptical and consider miracles as something unscientific and hard to accept. Despite personal attitudes and knowledge, one should admit that religions underline the presence of miracles in different forms. After reading Chapter 8 in Rowe’s Philosophy of Religion, I got…

The subject of Ancient Greek and Roman Cynicism is a philosophical topic that has been analyzed and discussed for centuries. The Cynics were known for their rejection of established social and cultural norms and their focus on leading a simple and self-sufficient life. This essay will delve into the philosophical topic of Cynicism and provide…