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Essays on Philosophical Theory
Introduction John Locke’s “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding” stands as a foundational work in the realm of philosophy and epistemology. A central concept within this work is the notion of “tabula rasa,” which translates to “blank slate” in Latin. This concept posits that individuals are…
Introduction The question of whether war can ever be justified is a complex and contentious issue that has perplexed philosophers, leaders, and societies for centuries. The concept of just war theory attempts to provide a framework for evaluating the ethical considerations surrounding the use of…
Within Plato’s dialogue ‘Theaetetus’ (Burnyeat and Levett, 1990) Plato’s Socrates is concerned with epistemology – the theory of knowledge. In this essay, I will explain the arguments for the claim that knowledge is perception according to Protagoras, as well as Socrates’ refutations. Theatetus’ claim that…
Moral universalism is the concept that I agree with the most among the nine moral principles that we have explored so far. The principle holds that moral standards, guidelines and practices apply to all societies and cultures across the globe. This basic concept is accurate…
According to the Oxford Living dictionary, morals are standards of behavior; principles of right and wrong. (Press, 2019) These principles and standards that are made up by societies act as guidelines for the people within those societies to follow. However, what happens when a said…
Imperialism a common act done by developed nations colonizing less developed nations for their people, resources, land, etc. Prior to freedom in India, the British effectively exploited their lands for their own economic and political gain. During the British occupation of India, a nonviolent civil…
Indian Home Rule (1938) by Mahatma Gandhi Inspires the Indian people to work free from British colonial influence during the 20th century. The book outlines Gandhi’s criticism of India’s domination by Britain; it urges the Indians to reject English traditions, laws, and the business sector…
This essay will explain the historical development of the Humanistic tradition of counselling whilst outlining the theoretical assumptions in the Humanistic approach. It will identify and explain a series of boundary issues and why these are important in regards to counselling settings. Humanistic counselling is…
After years of war and upheaval in Europe, between the 14th and 15th centuries, the population loss a great deal of faith in the church. The Avignon Papacy, Hundred Year’s War, and the Black Death eventually resulted in a new light on Humanism because despite…
Education is an ongoing process. All the leaders around the world, scientists, doctors, and engineers are educated,d people. As a result, we can see that education also contributed to the molding of the world we live in today. Without education, all the luxuries and opportunities…
As a future teacher, I want to make school as a fascinating and practical by sorting out each lessons. John Dewey once said that “Progressivism is an educational movement”, that students would successfully learn through their experiences. My highest score turns out to be that…
In the world of philosophy, there seems to be almost an ongoing argument against free will and determinism. Avid supporters on each end of the discussion tend to say that they’re in the right and the other is in the wrong. However, we must remember…
Nowadays we can see fast-moving development now communication and information technologies in the world and their huge influence on the way of life of people, especially in life of young persons. There are numerous statistics concerning that It has been observed in recent years use…
Alarm fatigue has emerged as a significant concern for the safety of the patients. Furthermore, it is acknowledged to be a contributor in the environs of the nurses and clinicians. It also interferes with the ability of the doctors to provide their services to the…
During the third semester, I had an opportunity to engage in a simulation known as ‘Marketplace’ with other four teammates. In this simulation, we were asked to run our own portal computer business as a virtual team. (Specifically, we were expected to employ a combination…
Philosophy of education is the division of practical philosophy concerned with the purposes of education and the ideological issues arising from academic theory and knowledge. This topic is wide-ranging, affecting issues in ethics, political and social philosophy, epistemology, language, and even different fields of academic…
Education has been one of the important components of the human rights scenarios, and it is persuasive that everyone should receive it. However, it is still debatable whether should college and education overall be free for everyone. From my perspective, education should not be free…
Culture can have different connotations to individuals, however culture to me means beliefs or customs people grow up learning rather than being born with. Nevertheless, I do believe even if we may not share the same traditions or beliefs, we have all have something in…
Naturalism is the belief that disease has a pathological cause, and that people either have a disease or do not- it is objective and clear-cut and mirrors the literal translation of. Regarding health a naturalistic view means ‘the absence of disease’, or therefore being at…
While considering the realism and naturalism from the perspectives of their representation in the literature works by William Dean Howells, it is essential to refer the author’s philosophical approach toward the society which is viewed by the author from the perspective of ‘art’. In “Criticism…
Summary: the Core Similarities and Differences Between Expressionism and Realism as Theatre Styles
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Expressionism is a movement first formed in Germany in the early 20th century, it started off as art but later went into theatre. Initially expressionism was different to realism and naturalism in theatre so much so that it later influenced practitioners Bertolt Brecht and Erwin…
The nature of man can be easily described by Christians, however, to the other world views it can be complexed and confusing. Although there are many theories on who and what God is, in my opinion our own individual beliefs should challenge us to be…
The painter behind The Arena Chapel, Padua (The Scrovegni Chapel) frescoes was limited by its Patron. Enrico Scrovegni whom built the chapel c.1305. The painter commissioned was Giotto di Bondone. Although Giotto gained inspiration from Scrovegni, on what to depict. It would be inaccurate to…
There has always been a dispute about what really holds society together and for centuries people have been intrigued by the relationship between individuals and society. In the 70’s the industrial revolution led to a rise in capitalism meaning a greater gap between those who…
Edouard Manet’s ‘Olympia’ is an oil painting created in 1863 and first displayed in 1865 in the renowned Salon in Paris . At first glance, particularly in a modern-day context, it may seem as though ‘Olympia’ is a typical portrait painting of a nude model…
A well-known practitioner, born in Russia, Konstantin Stanislavski, considered performances that were as realistic as possible. ’’Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors’’. Naturalistic plays are used within theatrical performances to simulate real life. Essentially, the stage time reflects real time by making the set as realistic…
David Hockney is generally known for his many famous artworks. David Hockney was one of the most popular British artists who left an enormous impact on the art community. He has inspired people around the world in many ways including art and his courage. He…
To live life based on one’s own accord rather than the belief of society is to live in an existentialist point of view. Franz Kafka shows what it means to fall prey to the nature of humanity in his short story, A Country Doctor. The…
The Renaissance was a time period in history filled with enlightenment and growth in so many ways. From Shakespeare and all of his amazing works, to artists like Michelangelo who created the famous statue of David. The Renaissance marked a period in European history filled…
“Hamlet” is one of the most crucial plays of William Shakespeare and it has an important place in the literature. “Hamlet” is a play that tells us the drama of Hamlet who is the Prince of Denmark and his opportunist and greedy uncle, Claudius. In…
Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice. The uniqueness and isolation of personal experiences in hostile or indifferent worlds. The book ‘Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka is based on existentialism. One of the main perspective is alienation, which is be demonstrated by…
Throughout history, countless political philosophies have emerged, shaping generations of people’s beliefs and values. Libertarianism and anarchism are ideologies that have been experimented with in various countries such as England, France, Russia, Canada, and America. Both are major political philosophies, with characteristics which classify them…
In History it can be seen that communities resisted the western ideologies. Many countries rejected the spread of western beliefs . However it did spread to several countries across the globe. These countries loved the ideology of Communism. Countries like Russia, China, Vietnam and Cuba…
To put it into perspective if something happens to disrupt the order and the flow of the system, a set of interconnected parts which together form a whole, society must adjust to achieve a stable state. Functionalism is a top down theory which works to…
The first view that one can possible argue to be a pioneer of functionalism is Aristotle’s Theory of the Soul. (350 BCE) (Levin (2018) para.2) Aristotle thought that the soul is to be identified for whichever powers and capacities allow for an organized human body…
Functionalism describes society as a system; It is a sociological theory that defines individuals, institutions and thoughts as compatible parts within this system. Although it is mentioned together with Talcott Parsons, Emile Durkheim originally invented this concept for the first time. The effects of this…
Several psychological theories try to give reasons for human behaviour, but this essay aims to give a brief outline of the key concepts of the psychodynamic theory and the behavioural theory. Also looking at an individual’s health and behaviour in this case, phobias. (NHS, 2018)…
The invention of the term is attributed to Kierkegaard; the best explanation for the word angst is given by the terms ‘existential anxiety’ or anguish. ‘Dread’ is another word. It is held as a negative feeling arising out of the experience of human freedom and…
Pacifism is a spectrum of views centered around the notion of anti-violence, whether this is absolute pacifism to relative pacifism. This raises a series of moral questions of “what-if” scenarios in which violence may be a last resort, or a deterrent, in other words, in…
The most attractive philosophical theory discussed in class so far is relativism. Like any philosophical thought, there are flaws within its confines. Even with the numerous circumstances that relativism could fail, the pros for the theory far outweighs the negative aspects. All countries around the…
Ecological law is a lot of laws, directions, traditions and general laws that administer how people interface with their condition. Ecological law goes for ensuring the earth and setting up principles on how individuals utilize common assets. Ecological laws secure the earth as well as…
The law of murder has several different aspects to it which make an act a murder or not. There are different criteria’s that the act must meet in order for it to be deemed as a murder. Murder is when a person wilfully commits the…
Both Al-Gazali’s and Al-Farabi’s are true of Islamic philosophers. Al-Ghazali’s philosophy of education focused on the high point of Islamic thinking on education, where his tendency towards reconciliation and the combination of different intellectual schools is evident. He accomplishes synthesis of legal, philosophical, and enchanted…
My own educational philosophy would be that children are more susceptible to learn when they are in a comfortable environment, where teachers get to know them personally and that making sure that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential for real-world problems…
According to McLeod (2015) in psychology the term of humanism, humanist and humanistic pertains to the approach of dealing with the wholistic aspect and uniqueness of an individual. The humanistic approach is also known as the “third force” following psychoanalysis and behaviorism in the field…
Introduction The question is almost as old as the very existence of humanity. It has been – and continues to be – discussed in every society around the world. Our first records of this within Western philosophy are Greek and date to about the 7th…
Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region, at crossroad of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. As far country is situated between two dissimilar continents, culture of the country is rich with different characteristic details. County covers about 69 700 square kilometres with about…
In this paper, I am going to be explaining Natural Law and Healthcare. The question can be asked, do these two things go together within ethics and Christian value? We can determine how ethics has impeded healthcare and natural law. One thing that we should…
Naturalism is a literary movement that began in late nineteenth century used in literature, film, theatre, and art. It is a type of extreme realism. The movement suggested the roles of family, social conditions and environment factor in shaping one’s character. This movement demonstrates the…
Introduction According to Monchalin (2016), a worldview is the way an individual or group understands the world and how it operates (p. 23). Although there are many ways of knowing the world, this paper will focus on two worldviews found in Canada: individualism and collectivism….
Introduction We like to think that the knowledge which we know is the absolute truth, and our decisive actions will lead towards an intended outcome (Jones 129). We make decisions and actions based on personal beliefs. We also use it as a method of measure…
Freedom Means in Philosophy: Adaptability may be a state of judgment skills. It may be a philosophical concept that reflects an unavoidable human right to realize its human will. Outside of adaptability, a person can not recognize the luxuriousness of his inside world and his…
Let me start by explaining what is meant by “Free Will” and what is meant by “Determinism”. According to an article published on January 7, 2002, in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, we could define “Free Will” as “the canonical designator for a significant kind…
What does it mean to be human? As science continues to progress, this question will likely become increasingly difficult to answer. Many people have been able to improve various impaired capabilities thanks to human enhancement technology, which continues to progress, potentially allowing our species to…
In the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” written by Zora Neale Hurston, a conflict builds between Janie wanting individuality and also having to deal with others outward societal conformity. This conflict between man and society, or Janie and society, is the backbone of “Their…
Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. – John F. Kennedy Conformity, as a foundation of human culture, is respected to quicken and keep up the spread of conduct inside a gathering just as firmly identified with social standards (Pesendorfer et…
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is one of the most frequently performed plays of modern theater as it is the ingenious tale of supple Rosencrantz and witty Guildenstern, childhood friends of young Hamlet. In Tom Stoppard’s expansion on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead…
Introduction In this paper, I question the morality and justification behind the system of war that firsts of all strips a person of his/her humanity and morality and then lays the responsibility for ethical and moral action on the same person even when he or…
Naturalism was a literary movement that took place in the late nineteenth century. Naturalistic writers used nature as an indifferent force against human beings. Stephen Crane was one of the most prominent figures of this movement. The settings and details of his works exhibit man…
Stephen Crane remains one of the most influential naturalist writers in the United States. Scholars credit him for the establishment of modern U.S. naturalism. The author uses the book to recount a real-life story, when one of the ships he was travelling in went afloat…
The Fountainhead is a philosophical fiction novel published in 1943 by the Russian American writer Ayn Rand. The book was the author’s first overly successful novel, and is now thought of as a great introduction to her objective philosophy and other works of literature. The…
Introduction Nothing is the same, not even identical twins. Everyone should be individual and think for themselves, regardless of the outcome. In Fahrenheit 451, and “All Summer in a Day,” Ray Bradbury develops a strong perspective about human nature. Bradbury develops this perspective through figurative…
Can there ever be a balance between conformity and individuality? Can a society ever be perfect in which all minorities get along? In a society, where greasers and socs live that is not possible. Ponyboy, the youngest of the Curtis brothers, has a hard time…
Niccolo Machiavelli dedicated his life to his literature after being released from jail on the charge of conspiracy against the Medici family. Machiavelli wrote The Prince in hopes of influencing future princes on the ideal process of how to control a monarch successfully. He also…
Naturalism defines disease as the absence of health and uses a natural class to determine the normal functioning of a part or process. Thus, anything that deviates from the normal functioning of the natural class can be considered a disease. A naturalist would classify hyperandrogenism…
Introduction How did the advent of print influence the Renaissance and the Humanism movement? The Spread of Printing led to much more availability of the written word. Word could be spread much farther and more rapidly with more copies of the news, and censorship of…
Introduction “You want a prediction about the weather, you’re asking the wrong Phil. I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life,” [Groundhog Day] ominously speaks the protagonist of…
Introduction When you come from a different culture, especially when you are so attached to that culture, it becomes very difficult to have to go against your usual cultural ways. Trying to please your family and yourself can even become a challenge, when the two…
The Lady with the Dog is one of Anton Chekhov’s most recognized and surely one of his most appreciated stories. It displays Chekhov’s writing style quite well as he is a subtle author who is great at integrating intensity throughout his stories. He brings to…
In this paper, I will analyze the messages in the film Perks of Being a Wallflower by looking at the story it tells about middle-class expressive individualism. First, I will introduce the movie and provide a brief summary of the film. I will closely analyze…
In the 19th century, common people were considered inferior in society and they were not wealth to be part of literature except for Kings. In “Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen paint a realistic picture of gender, power, battle between rich and poor, where the Hedda’s…
“Who am I?” is an existential question that has perplexed the minds of all humans, from the least educated to the brightest minds humanity has ever witnessed. Even the most elite thinkers such as scientists, philosophers, and religious theorists haven’t been able to come close…
Socrates and Euthyphro don’t come up with a clear definition on piety by the end of the Euthyphro, but this does not entail a lack of progress entirely, as a conclusion is not inherently fruitful, nor is it Socrates’ style to settle for any conclusion…
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we are all called to be peacemakers. The Church believes that violence is not defeated by more violence; however, in dire situations, war can be waged on a just basis. Just war was developed in the 5th century…
Analysis of the Approaches Adopted by Cork City in Reducing the Human Impact on the Environment
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Single use plastic is currently giving itsself a bad name in headlines all over the globe. Although its hard to deny its convenience in the hectic modern world in which we live, it is also hard to look past the consequences of not desposing of…
Emile Durkheim was a French philosopher and sociologist who contributed many ideas to the Social Theory. He was well known for various ideas, social facts being one of them. Durkheim introduced social facts. He defined social facts as values, norms, and social structures that have…
What is Peace?Peace this is simply a state of calmness of mind, free from any sort of violenceimageSourceCan you establish the relationship between peace and living ?Good! Peace being a state of calmness of mind and also being free form any sort of violence is…
Throughout history, there’s been a countless amount of different views and perspectives on what should be taught in classrooms. More importantly, how they are taught. Ancient philosophers had a great influence on the dynamics of our modern-day classroom activities in the sense that their educational…
Education is one of the world’s most affluent institutions. Every weekday, children go to school and are educated within the many subjects we study in our grades. Whether it’s math, english, science, history, geography, or any other subject, the process is the same. We are…