Essays on Philosophical Theories

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Guns, Germs, and Steel and The Theory of Environmental Determinism

3 pages / 1405 words

It is human nature to want to explain the unexplainable, to understand how and why things happen. Theories ranging from topics of evolution to dark matter to cognitive behavior look to explain how aspects of the world function. Similarly, geographers look to understand exactly how...

Determinism Guns, Germs and Steel

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"Civil Disobedience": First Step to Individualism

1 page / 599 words

Disobedience happens when the contrast between one’s inner beliefs and society’s norms collide. However, it can be seen as a starting act for an individual. It marks the beginning of an action that aligns with Emerson’s Transcendentalism. Such transcendentalism in America gradually allows the separation...

Civil Disobedience Individualism Society

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The Theory of Natural Law in Kenyan Context

2 pages / 956 words

Although there exist various jurists under the natural law umbrella, the focus shifts to Thomas Aquinas who is a classical naturalist. Natural Law alias true law is defined as a right reason in agreement with nature which is universal, eternal and unchanging sourcing its validity...

Kenya Natural Law

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Comparison of The Ideas of Hidden Intellectualism and Homemade Education

3 pages / 1270 words

Introduction Gerald Graff, an English and Education professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, questions the effectiveness of the education system in his narrative essay “Hidden Intellectualism”. Graff’s purpose is to convey the idea that intellectualism cannot be strictly defined by an individual’s ability to...

Malcolm X Philosophy of Education

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Why People Choose Forgiveness Or Revenge

2 pages / 1096 words

In every relationship, there will be situations where one individual will do something that another regards as offensive or insensitive to their feelings. When this occurs, the response is predictable. For many individuals, revenge may be the most satisfying option when they have been hurt,...

Difficult Decisions Forgiveness Individualism

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Justification and Objection of Ethical Relativism

1 page / 673 words

In ethics, ethical relativism is one of the most controversial topics. In fact, many known ethicists reject and completely neglect the theory. They believe that even though moral practices in societies may differ, the fundamental moral principles underlying these practices simply do not. These fundamental...

Cultural Diversity Ethics Relativism

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The Concept of Individualism

2 pages / 950 words

The concept of individualism emerged in the 19th century. The French were the first to use this expression when they expressed their reaction to the French Revolution and were demanding their individual rights and taking their interests into account. The term “individuality” can be understood...

Individualism Political Philosophy

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The Impact of Individualism on a Worker’s Success

2 pages / 962 words

Individualism is a plays a huge role in the core of America’s foundation. It is what influences many aspects in society, economics, and culture. It has an impact on the development of America’s character as a whole. Some people in America are believed to be...

Individualism Success Workers

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Analysis of The Effective Rhetorical Techniques Used by Joe Rogan in Triggered

4 pages / 1966 words

Joe Rogan is one of the most popular comedians and social commentators of our time. Rogan is known for currently known for his stand-up comedy, including his popular feature “Triggered,” as well as his widely listened to podcast called “The Joe Rogan Show,” which features...

Individualism Rhetoric

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The Aspects of Naturalist of The "New World"

1 page / 352 words

Naturalist writers, such as William Bartram and Philip Freneau both address deep approaches when integrating their intimate views in which reflected nature. The two naturalist share viewpoints that include moving away from an imaginary take on the natural universe. Instead of centering nature purely on...

Naturalism Writing Experience

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The Butterfly Effect

1 page / 521 words

In the story Samuel, by Grace Payel, four African American boys, by the names of Alfred, Calvin, Samuel and Tom, were playing in between the cars on a subway train. While the boys were laughing at a woman for telling them what they were doing...

Individualism Short Story Society

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The Concept of Individualism and The Lack of It as a Key Component to Utopian Society

2 pages / 1090 words

Having a perfect society is a notion that is held by many. The creation of an ideal society is in the mind of many, despite the population boom that is existent in the present world. The concept of utopia is debated based on the capability...

Individualism Society Utopia

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Education in The City of Athens According to Philosophical Thoughts

4 pages / 1616 words

The city of Athens for years followed strict laws that were punishable by death if broken or gone against. One of the most important laws was the fact in believing only in the multiple gods the government believed in. For the most part, the citizens...

Athens Philosophy of Education

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Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai

1 page / 638 words

Culture plays a large role in everyone’s day to day lives, even if it not easily recognized. Julia Wood defines culture in her book Communication in Our Lives as a coherent system of understandings, traditions, values, communication practices and ways of living (189). The film...

Ghost Individualism Samurai

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Fatalism and Determinism: My Point of View

3 pages / 1174 words

Introduction Humans have struggled with the concept of freedom and free will since the Stoic philosophers debated the nature of being. We are aware of our existence in a larger sense, aware of the decisions we’re capable of making and the implications of those actions....

Determinism Free Will

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Human Moral Development and The Relativist Traditions

4 pages / 1695 words

Based on covered material thus far, we will explain human moral development and the relativist traditions: individual, religious and cultural. Regarding the latter, we will cover how they can go wrong and ways in which they are problematic or have failed. Made-to-order essay as fast...

Human Development Moral Development Relativism

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Michael Klare on Depleting Natural Resources

2 pages / 979 words

As natural resources rapidly deplete globally, only extreme areas in the Arctic, areas of Africa, and the ocean floor remain, in what Michael Klare refers to “the world’s final frontier.” These virtually unexplored areas of the earth are now sought after by the largest, most...

Environmentalism Natural Resources

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Individualism and Collectivism Between Vietnamese and Dutch Classroom

3 pages / 1158 words

Last year, I had the experience of studying abroad through a student exchange program and my destination was The Netherlands. Vietnam – a Southeast Asian country with long history being under the heavy influence of China, can be described as a collectivist society, while The...

Individualism Vietnam

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The Lack of Loyalty Occurred by The Millennials These Days

6 pages / 2666 words

Individualist, materialist and demanding are the main problem occurred by the millennials these days. Millennials are the generation of people born between 1980 and 2000, and are “reputed” to be the most challenging due to their number, about 2 Billion in the world, but also...

Individualism Loyalty Millennial Generation