Essays on Philosophy

“Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven” (William Shakespeare). In this quote, William Shakespeare outlines the correlation between knowledge and religion. Knowledge brings people closer to God, it steers individuals towards a life filled with contentment. I…

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, then he became the dominant person to spread Christianity. However, the higher class of Jewish criticized the idea of Jesus and treated him badly. After the death of Jesus, his apostles continued spreading Christianity. In conception of Christianity, Christianity was…

Literary texts are a pervasive medium for expressing opinion about the human condition and, as a result, common moral and ethical messages are found across a diverse range of stories. The novels Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Kafka on the Shore are…

Identity is essentially who you are, the way you think about yourself,the way you are viewed by the world and the characteristics that define you, however in the novel these factors can vary and increase with each character, identity is unique to each person (and…

It is no secret (to most) that we as a world community are at a pivotal moment in regards to climate change and our global environment. More and more we are starting to see and feel the effects of hundreds of years of neglect and…

Longing for the past is a common pastime in today’s society. The oft repeated refrain of “the good old days” is used to complain about today’s culture and society. Apparently, everything in today’s society is wrong, and if we just returned to the old-fashioned values…

For many centuries the British Empire dominated the globe, in this sphere of influence was the island of Ireland. Despite centuries of rule, elements of Irish society sought autonomy for the island, more revanchist elements sought for outright independence. A common idea among nationlists is…

Introduction Technology has become an integral part of real-life applications. The relationship between ethics and technology, therefore, can be viewed from two perspectives: first, from the perspective of the technology engineer, and second, from the perspective of the user. A plausible way to make the…

A lot of people would say happiness is an overall life goal and that good ethical or moral behavior can lead to a life of happiness. I also believe that Moral and ethical excellence can lead to a very happy life. That is why being…

Introduction As individuals, we all want the best out of life. In difficult times, we branch out to other people that we consider to be in similar situations. Despite being so afraid, it is still possible for us to feel empathy and share compassion for…