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A Comparison of the Views of Hume and Kant on the Nature of Morality (1787 words, 3 pages)

Hume vs. KantOn the Nature of MoralityFrom the origin of Western philosophical thought, there has been an interest in moral laws. As Hume points out in the Treatise, "morality is a subject that interests us above all others" (David Hume "A Treatise of Human Nature'). Originally, thoughts of how to ... Read More

An Overview of Western and Eastern Philosopher’s Views on How to Live (4048 words, 5 pages)

Life and How to Live ItIf one is to believe such libertarian philosophers as Sartre who says that we, in short control our own destiny and have free will then how should people choose to carry out their lives? What are the guidelines one should follow in order to lead ... Read More

A Comparison of John Stuart Mill’s and Gerald Dworkin’s Views on Liberty and Paternalism (1666 words, 2 pages)

LIBERTY AND PATERNALISMJohn Stuart Mill and Gerald Dworkin have distinctly opposing views on legal paternalism in that Mill is adamantly against any form of paternalism, whereas Dworkin believes that there do exist circumstances in which paternalism is justified. Both agree that paternalism is justified when the well being of another ... Read More

A Discussion on the Existentialist View of Human Nature (1434 words, 2 pages)

Is there or is there not human nature? For Charles Darwin the answer is no. Darwin was the first to introduce the concept of evolution. He believed that humans evolved from the ape and not in the image of God. Darwin contradicted Aristotles view that man has a purpose in ... Read More

A Comparison of Views on Human Knowledge of Immanuel Kant and David Hume (1640 words, 3 pages)

How does one label Kant as a philosopher? Is he a rationalist or an empiricist? Kant makes a distinction between appearances and things in themselves. He also says that things in themselves exist, and that we have no knowledge of things in themselves. This could be labeled "CLOSE TO NONSENSE", ... Read More

An Analysis of Sartre’s Views on Anti-Semitism (1739 words, 4 pages)

Question 4Describe the anti-semitic persons attitude toward reason. How does his attitude toward reason reflect or reveal his general attitude toward life, the human condition and even himself? How does his attitude toward reason compare to the attitude of the rational man?Sartre explains that an Anti-Semite is impenetrable, and it ... Read More

Applying Soleveichick’s and Maimonides’ Views on Love to Modern Day Social Work (2434 words, 3 pages)

Jewish Social Philosophy For centuries, mankind as a whole has always desired or searched for love at some given point if not for their entire life span. Love is a concept that while the dictionary will give you various definitions, can not really be defined, but rather felt. Even if ... Read More

An Analysis of Aristotle’s Views on Metaphysics and Ethics (2378 words, 4 pages)

METAPHYSICSWhereas sciences deal with particular kinds of beings, metaphysics is concerned with beings as such. According to Aristotle, there is no such thing as mere being to be is always to be a substance or object, a quantity, a quality, or a member of some other basic category.I. Substance and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Epystemological Views of Moritz Schlick and A.J. Ayer (1499 words, 3 pages)

Moritz Schlick and A.J. Ayer were both logical positivists, and members of the Vienna Circle. They had differing yet concentric views on the foundations of knowledge, and they both shared the quest for truth and certainty.Moritz Schlick believed the all important attempts at establishing a theory of knowledge grow out ... Read More

An Analysis of David Hume’s Views on Cause and Effect (2064 words, 3 pages)

What Came First The Chicken or the Egg? David Hume moves through a logical progression of the ideas behind cause and effect. He critically analyzes the reasons behind those generally accepted ideas. Though the relation of cause and effect seems to be completely logical and based on common sense, he ... Read More

A Comparison of Hume’s and Kant’s Views on the Nature of Morality (1787 words, 3 pages)

The Unclear View of Environmental Ethics of Westerners (1857 words, 4 pages)

IntroductionTraditionally, Western views of environment ethics has been unclear and for the most part unnecessary. We used earths resources without thinking about consequence. This nonchalant use aided in the Wests ability to influence the world through technological advances. In the past, limited travel and slow communication systems had limited our ... Read More

Nietzche’s View on Authors, Christianity and Other Philosophers (983 words, 1 pages)

Nietzche Nietzsche on Religion Rhetorical Devices In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche discusses his views on Christianity, other philosophers, and authors of his time. Nietzsches main focus, however, is on Christianity and how its actions and views are means to an end. He uses eloquent diction that sometimes loses the ... Read More

James Madison’s Federalist Views About Controlling Violence (1230 words, 2 pages)

James Madison begins perhaps the most famous of the Federalist papers by stating that the fact that it establishes a government capable of controlling the violence and damage caused by factions. Madison defines that factions are groups of people who gather together to protect and promote their special economic interests ... Read More

An Analysis of Jeremy Betham’s Utilitarianism Views on Ethics (1345 words, 2 pages)

Ethics can be defined broadly as a set of moral principles or values. Each of us has such a set of values, although we may or may not have clearly expressed them. It is common for people to differ in their moral principles and values and the relative importance they ... Read More

An Analysis of Mill’s Views Regarding Greater Happiness (1267 words, 5 pages)

Question 1Mills states that it " is not the agent's own greatest happiness, but the greatest amount of happiness altogether". This leaves no room for opinion because then the greater number would not be contemplated. So who does Mills leave to decide to whom may plan what the greater happiness ... Read More

A Description of the Virtue of Bravery and Aristotle’s View on Virtue (1253 words, 5 pages)

In this essay I will be describing the virtue of bravery. I will first define whatAristotle thinks virtue is, explain the virtue of bravery, and then finally reflect this virtueon my personal experience in the Shaw neighborhood.Aristotle breaks down virtue into four aspects which are a state that decides inmean, ... Read More

An Overview of Plato’s Views on Evil (1414 words, 2 pages)

We only choose what we think is good andif anyone chooses evil it must be through ignorance.Ignorance is not an excuseMolly SchweigerPhilosophy 110, Section 07 01David Turpin, 4-23-01Plato believes that we always choose good unless we are ignorant. Plato claims being ignorant would be the only excuse for choosing evil. ... Read More

Niccolo Machiavelli’s View on Human Nature in His Novel The Prince (1104 words, 6 pages)

MACHIAVELLI'S VIEW OF HUMAN NATUREIn The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli presents a view of governing a state that is drastically different from that of humanists of his time. Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the sole authority determining every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy which ... Read More

A Philosophic View on What Makes an Overall Healthy Person (1204 words, 2 pages)

Jake Lavender 12-04-99Philosophy PaperWhat makes a healthy person? Surely it is more than just exercising and eating right. When we say healthy arent we referring to more than just being physically fit and not having any diseases or ailments. But what else is there that makes a person truly healthy? ... Read More

My Personal View on Moral Values and Philosophies to Live By (1380 words, 2 pages)

My Moral PhilosophiesAs I answered the eight questions about my own moral philosophies I realized that before this I had no idea. It had never even crossed my mind. I would just go about my day-to-day life, make my decisions and move right a long with no regard to where ... Read More

An Empirical Review of Philosopher W.T Stace’s Views on Morals (1222 words, 2 pages)

What is Best?To say that modern morality consists in accepting the standard of one's age is to say that human morality changes with the passing of time. This statement is unacceptable. Morality is not something of a fad. Morality should not go through trends like the clothes we wear or ... Read More

Aristotle’s View on Politics as the Science of Ethics (1063 words, 2 pages)

Aristotle does not regard politics as a separate science from ethics, but as the completion, and almost a verification of it. The moral ideal in political administration is only a different aspect of that which also applies to individual happiness. Humans are by nature social beings, and the possession of ... Read More

The Early Life of Sigmund Freud and His Views on Happiness (1118 words, 2 pages)

Born in 1856 in a small European town, Sigmund Freud would grow to be one of the most important thinkers in recorded history. From a young age, he attempted to understand the human mind and explain its tendencies. In doing so, he successfully managed to make countless enemies and critics. ... Read More

The Varied Views By Philosophers and Theologians on God’s Existence (1105 words, 2 pages)

Many philosophers and theologians have provided varying arguments for the existence of God. These arguments are either a priori, understood independent of worldly experience and observation (Ontological Argument), or a posteriori, dependent on experience and based on observations of how the world is (Cosmological and Teleological Arguments). This paper will ... Read More

A Personal View on What Makes Up a Good, Strong, Family in American Society (1257 words, 3 pages)

What makes up a good family? Does your family communicate well? These are the questions that many people in America ask. They battle with these questions every day when they think about the way their family acts. I have also battle with these questions especially when it comes to my ... Read More

An Analysis and a Comparison of Parmemides and Heraclitus View’s on Change (774 words, 1 pages)

Parmemides and Heraclitus on change Parmemides and Heraclitus On Change Heraclitus argued there was a single divine law of the universe, which rules and guides the cosmos. This is the Logos. He said that the logos both underlies and governs change. Heraclitus compares the logos to fire an element that ... Read More

A Overview of the Origin and Nature of the Word Philosophy Viewed by Socrates (673 words, 1 pages)

The original word for philosophy steams from the Greek word philosopha,meaning love of wisdom. Although Socrates himself never claimed to have any answers to the questions he raised, his views and methods of philosophy are the cornerstone of what philosophy is today. The nature of philosophy, as viewed by Socrates, ... Read More

A Comparison of Locke and Hobbes’ Views About Life and Human Relations Without a Government (698 words, 2 pages)

Locke versus HobbesLocke and Hobbes were both social contract theorists, and both natural law theorists, but there the resemblance ends. All other natural law theorists assumed that man was by nature a social animal. Hobbes assumed otherwise, thus his conclusions are strikingly different from those of other natural law theorists. ... Read More

Argument Against Plato the Athenian’s Point of Views (598 words, 1 pages)

I've tried to keep quiet, but I just can't hold it in any longer. I have to tell everyone that I will not bow to coercion, intimidation, or the threat of violence. But first, I'm going to jump ahead a bit and talk in general terms about how I, hardheaded ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013