Conform or die.
Mark Twain, in Corn-Pone Opinions or Thoreau, in Life Without Principle, both make it clear that humans are conformists. They either conform based on the opinions of society and or their expectations for living life to its …
Plato’s Euthyphro describes a conversation between Socrates, Euthyphro and the definition of piety. Socrates meets Euthyphro by chance outside the Athens court where Socrates will be charged with impiety. Socrates becomes confused and shocked when he discovers Euthyphro’s father is …
Tabula Rasa means “blank sheet”, which implies that our consciousness is not formed until we experience the world. In this paper, I will give my arguments for ‘Tablua Raha’. I’ll compare them to the counter-arguments and explain why these are …
Good vs Evil (essay)
This debate has been going on for a very long time, with different interpretations in various cultures and throughout history. It is because of the different interpretations that people and cultures have about what good or …
Aristotle’s Philosophy of Logic
Aristotle is one of the earliest philosophers to have studied logic. Aristotle developed a logic system that would guide a person to the truth. He used logic to find meaning. Aristotle’s first work, the Logical System …
Technology and medicine are evolving beyond their present limitations as time passes. The evolution of medicine and technology has given individuals access to drugs and treatments that can save their lives for disorders they previously had no treatment. The cost …
Plato composed the four dialogues Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. and Phaedo. They were meant to offer insight into Socrates’ trial and subsequent death. Each work is a unique look at Socrates and his teachings. They range from questions on piety, to …
Understanding Bertrand Russell: “Those who fear death are those who fear love”
Russell uses his Analytic Philosophy to give a more comprehensive and logical definition of love. This chapter will give you a quick overview of Bertrand Russell’s philosophy on …
This persuasive writing was completed in the IWP. The psychological effects of extroversion and introversion are debated around the world. As an ambivert (a personality mix of introversion and extroversion), I wanted to write persuasive essays to encourage other introverts. …
David Hume’s Treatise of Human Nature carries the idea of the copying principle. The copy principle holds that simple concepts are born from simple perceptions. Hume defined an impression as “sensations” or “passions and emotions”, while ideas were “faint pictures …