Category: Philosophy

  • Analysis of Morals in Philosophy

    Table of Contents Analysis of Morals Moral concepts and principles Moral philosophers’ views Personal perspective Works Cited Analysis of Morals Morality as implied in philosophy entails a distinctive system of behavior that concerns the standards of either wrong or right actions. As a philosophical word, morality embraces three concepts namely the moral standards appertaining to…

  • My current philosophical perspective on life

    One of the reasons why it is crucially important for just about any well-educated individual to possess a comprehensive worldview is that it enables such an individual to understand the significance of the surrounding reality’s emanations, which in turn increases his or her chances to attain social prominence. In my paper, I will aim to…

  • Husserl’s Pure Phenomenology

    The essay is a critical examination of Husserl’s pure phenomenology. As defined by the founder of pure phenomenology it refs to study of experience as well as the manner with which things present themselves in as well as via experience. Strictly speaking the term also has been thought to refer to a descriptive analysis of…

  • The Basis of Good Government according to Analects

    Confucius, a high-ranking Chinese researcher argues that good governance ought to tag along certain fundamental values to ensure its triumph. He notes that leaders should posses certain traits for them to win the affection, devotion and support of their people. Good governance should focus on establishing a strapping relationship between leaders and their followers for…

  • Studying the differences between “Appearance” and “reality”

    “Everything’s not what it seems”; for some reason, human beings have always been intrigued by the mystical properties of illusion. However, given a choice, most of us have been pre-programmed to accept facts as they are, based on our own experiences in life and common shared experiences. Our prism of objective reality is clouded by…

  • Living Consciously in an Unconscious World

    Table of Contents Living Consciously Example of living consciously Personal Experience Learning experienced Reference Living Consciously The world is today filled with so much chaos. It has lately become a loudy, noisy, frantic, angry, violent, and fearful place to live in. This is evident from what is constantly being aired on the news through the…

  • Asian Philosophy: Concept of Samsara

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Buddhism Confucianism Perspective Daoist Perspective Similarities Among the Philosophies Differences Among the Philosophies Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eastern religious philosophy is regarded as the oldest and most advanced in the world. The major philosophies of Buddhism, Confucian and Daoism have influenced the oriental civilization for centuries. This philosophies purport…

  • A Critique of Ken Wilber’s Four Quadrants

    Ken Wilber is one of the most known and respected American writers and thinkers of the 21th century. He usually writes about psychology, ecology, and philosophy. His works are both appreciated and criticized by lots of people. His ideas become crucially important and exciting for further human development and improvement. One of the core works…

  • Critical Theory and Modern Political Philosophy

    Table of Contents Introduction Critical Theory: History and Definition Contemporary Political Philosophy Critical Theory and Contemporary Political Philosophy Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The critical theory was proposed almost a century ago, and since then it has been revived,1 revised,2 and revisited.3 Nowadays, it is not uncommon for modern political, social,4 and religious5 initiatives and approaches…

  • Emotional Detachment in Adam Smith’s Moral Philosophy

    For a society to function properly, its members should endeavor to engage in the right conduct at all times. However, for this to happen people must have a way of determining what the right conduct is in a given situation. To help answer this question, philosophers have over the years developed some moral theories that…