There are many arguments and theses about what creates true happiness, but Darrin M. McMahon’s argument is a truly convincing one. McMahon has swayed and created some people’s own opinions on what to believe. Most are true of what McMahon is saying about how happiness...
Pressure from family members and friends is the main social condition contributing to human trafficking in Ethiopia. In societies where migrating to host countries become a culture, pushing and motivating girls to go to those countries is becoming common practice for many family members in...
I have always been uncertain to things that I do which also makes me indecisive. I tend to doubt the people around me even my own family. I tend to have second thoughts in choices that I am about to make. I have doubts about...
Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy uses reasoning and logic to investigate the experiences humans encounter in their existence. It involves close reading, critical thinking, and analysis of every philosopher’s work. Each philosopher offers unique perspectives on how we perceive the world we live in. Philosophy teaches...
There is a new wave in the world of understanding, a wave that is pushing forward the frontiers of conventional philosophies and scientific views of the philosophers. The most exciting aspect of it is that it connects with ancient spiritual understanding about the exact nature...
There so many philosophers that made me seek for wisdom. One of those philosopher is Socrates, a well-known Greek philosopher who is credited as one of the founders of western philosophy. Socrates philosophies were very well received by our modern philosophers. Socrates mentioned that human...
Doubting is an aspect of thinking. The more we are doubting the more its shows we are doubting. Descartes philosophy greatly drawn much in my reflections in life realities. Rene Descartes really inspire me to his saying “I doubt therefore I exist because when we...
Living in a world of instant gratification, we want everything. Immediately. Packages on a same-day delivery basis, faster Internet connection, the ability to endlessly stream TV, movies and music. We want more followers, definitely not having to wait longer than 5 minutes for a text...
Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and the creator of philosophical concept of Taoism, introduced this religion based on wu wei (action without intention) with naturalness, simplicity and spontaneity. Taoism ethics are concerned less with doing great acts than turning into a decent individual who lives...
The Way Sincerity Can Play a Bad Game I have encountered countless situations where my sincerity was tested. I don’t even remember all of them. However, there is one situation that I could not forget. When I was a second-year college student, one of my...
Authenticity is a contradiction to this observation since it encourages one to understand one’s true self via self-reflection and stay true to that self-portrait. Thus, authenticity can be defined as being true to oneself. To be authentic is to live in a way such that...
Gothic literature is characterized by suspense that comes from not knowing what will happen next in a story. Great Gothic writers like Edgar allan Poe move beyond simple techniques like beginning there stories with descriptions of a dark and stormy night. Poe’s effective narrative choices...
The filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was called the “Master of suspense”, because he used a kind of psychological tension in his films, creating a distinct viewing experience. For instance, the film Psycho, directed by him, was considered one of the most terrifying film of its time....
Why do people enjoy watching horror films, and why is it that this an important question to ask? The main aim of horror films are to shock, frighten, disgust and horrify the audience using a range of audio and visual tools including a reference to...
Not until recently, people portrayed extreme sports participants as unskilled risk seekers, who don’t appreciate life and usually have either addiction to danger or an unhealthy desire to prove themselves. Although the majority held a negative attitude on extreme sports when extreme sports first emerged,...
In a world full of lies and decisiveness, an advocate needs to give the glimpse of honesty to the people. Whatever the topic is a speaker must be honest from the introduction to the conclusion especially in persuasive speeches. In order to persuade people and...
Introduction The feeling of loneliness is an inevitable part of life, one of which many people struggle with. “People who are lonely often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with other people” (Cherry). The feeling of...
Introduction William Shakespeare is one of the most famed writers in the history of the world. Macbeth is one of the prime examples of his literary prowess. His use of tone, style, mood, and humor blend together to elicit feelings of tragedy and despair, while...
Maybe not everyone loves money, but no one will resist the happiness brought by money. But if you become a slave to money, it is easy to “get out of the fire”. Losing yourself will lose more precious time. Losing yourself will make you Success...