Essays on Philosophical Theories

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Natural Law as a Threat to Justice

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Who could forget the famous words of the unforgettable Martin Luther King Jr., “Injustice everywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. This theme is expressed throughout King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail conveying his legal naturalist attitude in contrast to that of the white clergymen....

Natural Law

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Natural Law by Thomas Aquinas: an Examination

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Explain Aquinas’ Natural Law theory Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century monk who studied Aristotle’s philosophy. He developed his Natural Law from these studies. Natural law is an absolute, deontological theory which states that morals are issued by God to nature. It includes 5 primary...

Natural Law

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A Comparison Between John Hospers Argument on Determinism and William James Argument on Free Will

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Progressing Through our Ability to Think Today, in an age of mass communication, social media and portable technological devices, are we the sole creators of our own thoughts and actions, or are we produced by society and others? According to John Hospers, there are always...

Determinism

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The Philosophy of Determinism in 1984

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‘Determinism is perfectly compatible with the idea that we are essentially free’. How far does Orwell present individual actions as preordained by social factors in ‘1984’? Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences +...

1984 Determinism George Orwell

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How Biological Determinism Affects The Criminology Stage

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Biological Determinism An important milestone in the area of criminology was the first study of criminality that was based on science, even though the science was faulty; Cesare Lombroso’s theory of Biological Determinism. This theory, based on the text, stated that people can be “born...

Determinism

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Francis Bacon, The Original Thinker of The 17th Century

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Introduction Francis Bacon, born on January 2, 1561, into a prominent and privileged family in London, England, emerged as a prominent figure in the early 17th century. Bacon’s life and work intersected with an era that witnessed the birth of the scientific revolution, marked by...

Biography Empiricism

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Why The Conflict in Syria Violates The Just War Theory

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I feel that the conflict in Syria violates the Just War Theory. The rules of Just War include human right not to be killed or tortured, and also that other countries must intervene during mass killings and genocide. People are having their human rights taken...

Just War Theory

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A Reasonable Perspective of The Just War Theory

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Just War Theory analyzes all aspects of why and how war should be fought and conducted. Just War has been discussed in Europe as far back as Cicero, and there have been several other texts in other civilizations with similar discourses such as the Mahabharata...

Just War Theory

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The Concept of Being a Human and The Philosophy Behind Humanism

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The concept of being “human” is one of convoluted nature. To be human means standing apart from animals, even though we possess many of the same characteristics. However, the aspect that allows us to separate ourselves is the consciousness. Our mental capacity persists for a...

Humanism

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A Study on The Philosophy of Education

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Teachers have been creating philosophies for education since as long as educators have served a purpose. A philosophy in a class room can be anything from spreading equality, lessening the overall achievement gap, treating each student the same, or even providing a welcoming environment to...

Philosophy of Education

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The Importance of Having a Proper Philosophy of Education for a Teacher

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Every educator has a philosophy of education. Throughout this prospective educator’s experience there has been many conclusions drawn. The most important conclusion is that educators should be aiming to prepare their students for their lives after their educational experience. This can be done by offering...

Philosophy of Education

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The Significance of Educational Philosophy for Teachers

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Teachers reflect on the year and often redesign and perfect their teaching strategies and plans. In essence, they get back to the basics of what they believe is the best way to inspire learning in their students. In other words, they revisit and refine their...

Philosophy of Education Teacher-Student Relationships Teaching Philosophy

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Sociology Review on The Different Concepts of Society

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Sociology, by definition, is the study of social behavior or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. This means it’s social science which uses a variety of different methods to investigate and advance a range of knowledge and understanding of social change, order,...

Emile Durkheim Functionalism Sociological Theories

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The Humanistic Approach to Studying

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I would emphasize humanistic theories and principles if I were responsible for redesigning the educational environment. The Humanistic approach studies the whole person, and the uniqueness of each individual. It assumes people are basically good and have an innate need to make themselves and the...

Humanism

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My Teaching Philosophy: Beliefs and Personal Experience

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Developing a personal teaching philosophy is essential to defining the way an educator shapes the minds of their students. My teaching philosophy essay reflects my belief that the role of education extends far beyond the transmission of information. Inspired by Romanticism, I uphold the idea...

Personal Philosophy Philosophy of Education Teaching Philosophy

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Ambiguity Between Determinism and Free Will

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There exists an ambiguity between determinism and free will. Determinism can be defined as the predetermined future that results from the inevitable plans of a divine being or powerful natural forces. In this argument, humans are simply dominos in a chain of events, waiting to...

Determinism Free Will

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The Constant Feeling of Fear in The Diary of Anne Frank

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Fear. Defined in the dictionary as “a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger,” it is a feeling recognizable to almost everyone. Extreme levels of fear and the other emotions it may give way to are rarely felt by...

Philosophy of Education The Diary of Anne Frank

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Zola’s Use of Setting in Therese Raquin

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Emile Zola uses the setting within the novel Therese Raquin in order to deepen the meaning in the text, specifically focusing on the reoccurring imprisonment versus freedom theme. Interestingly, Zola often uses his freedom with choice of setting to display Therese’s imprisonment within her life. ...

Naturalism Novel

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A Cemetery Symbolism Analysis in The Thief and The Dogs

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Death has been a prevalent theme in literature of all cultures throughout the centuries. In The Thief and the Dogs, the author Naguib Mahfouz explores the realm of death and its interconnections with life. Witnessing the turmoil of the Egyptian revolutions since childhood, it is...

Existentialism Novel