Category: Philosophy

In this paper, I will compare the arguments of Rene Descartes and David Hume about the nature of knowledge while arguing that it is specifically the argumentative stance of the latter, which should be given most credits. Probably the main discursive aspect of Descartes’ view on the nature of knowledge is that, according to the…

Philosophers dreamt of theories to create the ideal world that could throw away the evils of the time. For example, Descartes’s power of reason or Hobbes and Locke’s arguments against absolute rule bring forth a phenomenal change in the political structure that tried to remove the evil present in the system. However, can these theories…

Table of Contents Introduction Article Summary Analysis Conclusion Introduction Every person yearns for a fruitful, happy, and rewarding life. More often than not, people pursue their goals in life without really understanding the best concepts and practices that can maximize their levels of happiness. It is even more troubling to realize that the concept of…

In this busy world full of unexpected events we all sometimes have a desire to make everything balanced and equal so that our lives were more comfortable and the daily routine didn’t require answers to the questions: “Why is his salary bigger than mine?”, “Why do I have to work harder than somebody else?” and…

Table of Contents Introduction Optimal State of the Human Being How Should One Attain It? Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Zhuangzi is known as the author of one of the foundational texts in Taoism. This Chinese thinker had an immense influence on the development of Chinese philosophy. Zhuangzi reveals a skeptical way of thinking. The optimal…

This paper will analyze David Haines and Joyce Hinterding’s work Geology in relation to the theories of nature. Furthermore, it will provide a description of various philosophic views of nature by classic and contemporary thinkers. Many philosophers throughout the history of both Western and Greek philosophy regarded people as an intrinsic part of nature and…

Table of Contents Central Theme Critical Analysis Main Takeaways Works Cited Central Theme The article “Can We Teach Character? An Aristotelian Answer” written by Edwin M. Hartman in 2006 provides an invaluable insight into the issue of developing character. The central theme of the article is the idea that living by certain values might be…

The topic of this essay is the philosophy of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche. In this work, we are going to examine the ideas of Nietzsche exemplified by the thoughts he expressed in his masterpiece book “Thus Spoke Zaratustra” and supported by the data of his life and work. The main topic of this very essay is…

Virtuous behavior can be considered to be any good deed done by an individual who belongs to a particular society. It also extends to the avoidance of vices that can in any way affect the well-being of other people. Virtue theorists believe virtuous behavior can be determined by specifically asking the person who practices virtue…

The search for meaning and understanding in life holds a primary place in the quest for finding the ultimate truth. The world today is characterized by vast human achievements in terms of technological and scientific advancements especially in the context of the fast track developments in regard to communications technology. On the other hand it…