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For thousands of years, God has been taken as an unquestionable given. Even today, many intelligent philosophers jump through hoops to preserve as much of the Judeo-Christian depiction of God as possible in a way that is compatible with their argument. The modified divine command...
Euthyphro
Euthyphro Dilemma
God
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INTRODUCTION We live in a world of many views, perspectives, and beliefs that differ from person to person. We behave differently and express our views in very different ways. People from all around the world tend to have different norms and customs that they consider...
Behaviorism
Humanism
Humanistic Approach
1285 words | 3 Pages
Religion has been an important influence on humanity for a very long time, so much so that our definitions for morality and divinity are religious in nature. However, an argument opposing morality by divine command states: “If actions are right because God commands them, and...
Euthyphro Dilemma
God
Image of God
2669 words | 6 Pages
Psychologists take different approaches when attempting to understand human behavior. For instance, psychologists taking the biological approach assume that differences in behavior can be understood in terms of genes, brain structure, and hormones, which can predispose a person to particular health conditions. The biological approach...
Behaviorism
Environmentalism
Humanistic Approach
944 words | 2 Pages
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...
Humanism
Humanity
Taoism
2522 words | 6 Pages
Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore some of the aspects that influence state and non-state actors using the Just War Theory in wars or conflicts. The review seeks to answer the research question, how does applying the Just War theory affect current...
Just War Theory
Literature Review
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just war theory ‘A way of morally justifying war by the theory that, despite its evils, war may be necessary and justifiable under certain conditions and within certain limitations. Conditions for entering and conducting wars are constructed.It differs from pacifism and the holy war theory....
Just War Theory
Moral
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When I think of war, I immediately think of weapons, extreme violence, innocent deaths and unavoidable suffering. The belligerence that drives war conflicts with the basic ethics of civilisation as it impedes on an individual’s right to peace, security, subsistence and liberty. As a predominantly...
Christology
Just War Theory
636 words | 1 Page
The solution of using moral and legislative means to produce ethical solutions has been used by many to solve civic conflicts over the course of history. During the early thirteenth century, a man by the name of St. Thomas Aquinas created what is now known...
Ethics
Just War Theory
Moral
2354 words | 5 Pages
Introduction John Locke was born at Wrington, a village in Somerset, on August 29, in the year 1632, and died in 1704. He was the son of a country solicitor and small landowner. He entered Westminster school and passed to Christ Church, Oxford, as a...
John Locke
Tabula Rasa
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Abstract Language has been the first stepping-stone that defined human communication. It has the power to change the world around us and also has the power to reshape our thoughts and perception of the society we live in. We have come a long way in...
John Locke
Tabula Rasa
1795 words | 4 Pages
Throughout the course of history, psychology has taken shape and formed into a field of science that is essential in modern times. Psychology’s origins are deeply rooted in the field of philosophy, dating back to the ancient Greeks with such recognizable names as Aristotle and...
John Locke
Tabula Rasa
462 words | 1 Page
Most individuals struggle to move past the death of a loved one, particularly when it is your child or a parent. When a dear one passes, the norm would be to grieve and show your emotions. It is an incalculable lasting blow. So when somebody...
Albert Camus
Existentialism
The Stranger
525 words | 1 Page
At this moment, 2022 of 21st century, transcendentalism is widespread in many aspects of life involving society, education, politics, religion, literature, and philosophy as well as social reform and efforts of American culture. What is this movement called Transcendentalism? This movement is a contribution towards...
Philosophy of Education
Transcendentalism
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Existentialism is a philosophy centered upon the reasoning of existence and the way people find themselves living in the world. The comprehension of existentialism is that each person spends a lifetime changing their aspect and nature. Existence is mainly the problem, therefore, people are searching...
Albert Camus
Existentialism
The Stranger
1776 words | 4 Pages
As a student at Mercy College and an upcoming Teacher, what is important to me is fully gaining knowledge from my education that will prepare me to be the best possible teacher. Being a student can be very tough in many ways. Handling the work...
Personal Philosophy
Philosophy of Education
1172 words | 3 Pages
Humans aren’t born good or evil. As a small child develops, it becomes either builds a quality character or a damaged character depending on the society he or she is raised in and how it is treated. Societies beliefs are often placed upon us and...
John Locke
Tabula Rasa
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Silent Spring is an ‘ecological science’ book written by Rachel Carson and distributed by Houghton Mifflin on September 27, 1962. It reported the unfriendly impacts on nature of unpredictable utilization of pesticides. In excess of six million duplicates of the book have been sold in...
Environmentalism
Silent Spring
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In Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, she starts off with a tale about a town that is experiencing detrimental affects on their land and plants. A once beautiful and lively town, is now has a deathly overcast overtop. She goes on to explain that the...
Environmentalism
Silent Spring