Philosophy Essays and Term Papers

feel that philosophy is worthless because it does not yield definite results. How would Russell respond? Russell says the value of philosophy is in its uncertainty. What does he mean? Do you agree? Often times before I had attended college, I felt…

not know the difference between right and wrong. Plato is a philosopher who believes that things are inborn. It is to say that, when a human being is born his soul knows everything, but at the beginning, the mind is a tabular rasa (blank state). As he…

universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it he'll have to touch it to be sure (Anon.)' what does this suggest about the way different types of knowledge are justified?" Hot plates have to be touched. It is common knowledge…

of time, God has given us the unique ability to think and learn. We have been created with the necessary instincts to observe our surroundings in order to gain a broader understanding of our existence. We have a natural passion to learn about what…

of Natural Law Philosophy was an intellectual group of philosophers. They developed new ways of thinking about religion and government. Natural law was based on moral principles, but the overall outlook changed with the times.          …

The term 'Stoicism' derives from the Greek word 'stoa,' meaning portico. A portico, or colonnade according to the Oxford Pocket English Dictionary (Revised Eighth Edition, 1996), is a "roof supported by columns at regular intervals, usu. attached as…

relationships can be eye irritants, cause headaches, and wreak havoc with human vision. Other colors and color combinations are soothing. Consequently, the appropriate use of color can maximize productivity, minimize visual fatigue, and relax the…

Having lived an extraordinarily long life (for his time), with no consistent doctrine of belief, it has become customary to divide Plato's writings chronologically into three periods, Early, Middle and Late. The Republic, a collection of ten books,…

make you a better person but only if the person puts them to practice. Values will differ from person to person and also from year to year. Values can reflect well being. When you have high values your standards are higher, therefore, causing you…

of modern philosophy. Descartes was born in on the cusp of 17th century in 1596 after the high renaissance had literally rebirth-ed the worlds of the arts, politics and science. Philosophy was largely untainted by this worldwide upheaval initially…