Classical Philosophy Essays, Research Papers & Term Papers (339) essays
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Relativism, The Tangible Theory
... given time. The Kantian theory, on the other hand, states that a universal sense of duty, would most benefit humankind. I believe that the Cultural Relativist theory takes into consideration the different cultures that make up the population as a whole. The idea of universal truth in ethics ...
The Concept of the Happy Life; A Comparison in Epicurean and Stoic Philosophies
... of the religious aspect of a happy life in the Stoic and the Epicurean philosophies, minimal reference is based on the idea of conquering fear. The Stoics believed that the human soul is the ultimate expression of the Logos (The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoicism ...
The Motionless Arrow, Aristotle's thoughts on Zeno's Arrow Paradox
... time is composed of indivisible nows, which he proves with laws of science. However, by evaluating the falsity of premise three, you will find that premises one and two are also false. Almost all opinions can be argued, however, and by evaluating the philosophy of ...
Pleasure and Aggreshion. Related to Freud
... of our human nature, which can be hidden deep down in our subconcousnes and explodes in certain situations, or it can be on the surface of our behavior and inconstant use. Sources of happiness may differ from one person to another, but the one source of our human ...
Confucius and His Influence on Far Eastern Culture
... person has a wedding or a funeral. Also, their is a symbol behind all the different colors of their clothes. This shows that the Confucian religion is a very symbolical religion that follows a morally just and good philosophy. Confucius and has caused much influence in China and ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero was not just an ordinary man, he one of the best philosophers in history. But he was much more than just a philosopher; Cicero was an orator, lawyer, and a politician.
... and Cicero." Literary Works of Sanderson Beck. 1996. http://www.san.beck.org/EC26-Cicero.html Clayton, Edward. "Cicero (c.106-43 B.C)." The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 2001. Central Michigan University. http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/c/cicero.htm Gill, N.S. "Timeline of ...
The Bhagavad-Gita: A study of Krishna's Threes
... of Brahman is of a core of similar ethics that teach absolute love and devotion for the Creator and the pursuit of Perfection through constant personal transformations. This core of ethics is taught by Krishna to Arjuna in sets of threes and basically describes the different arenas of ...
A shotgun wedding of philosophy A brief examination of a God-of-the-gaps version of theology in contemporary philosophy.
... philosophical naturalism, despite their historical segregation. Doctor Schmidt in his introduction proposed the possibility of a dialogue between these two different forms of discourse, a peaceful coexistence enriched by one another. Philosophy is in the business of locating a possible and ...
Darwin and Environmental Ethics.
... one part of a morally good environment. All of the elements argued to contain moral value are inspirational, in the sense that they encourage the pursuit of knowledge. For centuries the stars have encouraged the study of science and mathematics. The study of mountains has enabled humans ...
Voltaire: "Candide".
... of worlds, what's become of you now?" 3) When Jacques confronts Pangloss' systemic philosophy, the philosopher responds, "...private misfortunes make for public welfare." 4) Seeing an abused African slave stretched out on the road before them, the two question him, and learn that a very religious ...