Essays on Philosophical Theories

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Overview of The Concept of Deviant Behavior

2 pages / 1022 words

According to Sumner (2011), deviant behavior constitutes any behavior that is divergent to the contextual, cultural, or social norms of society. Three main theories have been adopted to define the concept of deviant behavior, that is, the Functionalism Theory, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism. A functionalism...

Conflict Resolution Theory Deviance Functionalism

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Existentialism in Albert Camus' The Stranger

3 pages / 1544 words

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

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My Personal Philosophy of Education

4 pages / 1412 words

Introduction Being a student at Mercy College and an upcoming Teacher, my personal philosophy of education is discussed in this essay. What is important to me is fully gaining knowledge from my education that will prepare me to be the best possible teacher. Being a...

Personal Philosophy Philosophy of Education

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Mating and Parenting of Wolves, Comparison of Human Behaviours and Wolf Behaviours

4 pages / 1948 words

The concept of animal behaviour is considered to refer to everything about animals’ actions. These include movement and other activities underlying mental processes. The origins of the scientific study of animal behaviour lies within the works and explorations by European thinkers of the 17th and...

Naturalism Wolves

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Analysis of John Locke's Tabula Rasa Theory

3 pages / 1172 words

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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The Issues of Environmentalism in Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

2 pages / 1066 words

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.  Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to...

Environmentalism Silent Spring

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Educational and Political Ideologies in The Pedagogy of The Oppressed

2 pages / 878 words

‘The pedagogy of the Oppressed’ by Paulo Freire is a complete mishmash of more educational and a bit of political and philosophical ideologies of 70’s. Freire introduces a theory of oppression and suggest another theory for liberation as a solution or way forward. An individual’s...

Pedagogy of The Oppressed Philosophy of Education Political Philosophy

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Analysis of Functionalism in The Movie Mulan

5 pages / 2336 words

Art is known to both reflect and influence society. The four sociological perspectives tend to manifest themselves in different art forms such as books and films. Some films easily represent a perspective at its ideal, or extreme, state while others challenge the concept that society...

Film Analysis Functionalism Mulan

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Soren Kierkegaard’s Views on The Paradoxical Nature of Faith

5 pages / 2377 words

Soren Kierkegaard’s Philosophical Fragments seeks to show the limits of reason when it comes to knowledge of the divine. His work is a polemic against idealism, which states that through sheer reason and will alone we can have knowledge of the eternal. However, Kierkegaard argues...

Existentialism Faith Kierkegaard

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The Conceptions of Self and Despair According to Kierkegaard

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This analysis will examine Kierkegaard’s Despair is the Sickness unto Death, and briefly, Stages on Life’s Way, to explore conceptions of the self and despair. Kierkegaard often uses pseudonyms in his texts to explore a particular viewpoint or to better relate to his readership.  Made-to-order...

Existentialism Kierkegaard

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Free Will and Human Existence in Kierkegaard’s Philosophy

4 pages / 1627 words

Søren Kierkegaard was considered the father of philosophy, theology, and existentialism. His philosophical ideas conflicted with those of Hegel. Kierkegaard believed that reason with its clarity and objectivity could not be implemented in the concrete reality of humanity. “Whether Kierkegaard was influenced by the nineteenth-century...

Existentialism Free Will Kierkegaard

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Analysis of Soren Kierkegaard’s Concept of an Ethical Life

3 pages / 1552 words

Soren Kierkegaard did not believe that God defined and created human morality, instead he believed that it was up to us as individuals to define our own morals, values, and ethics. Kierkegaard wanted man to ‘wake up’ and renounce the cosy, sentimental illusions of modern...

Ethics Existentialism Kierkegaard

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My Views on The Philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard

3 pages / 1528 words

Though there is a large amount of philosophers in the world, the one who most intrigued me was Søren Kierkegaard. As a philosopher you must believe many things and question everything. Therefore, Kierkegaard has many theories but the one I most support is choosing to...

Existentialism Kierkegaard Personal Ethics

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Analysis of Soren Kierkegard’s Idea of Subjective Truth

3 pages / 1384 words

Kierkegard has many beliefs and ideas. One of those being that truth is subjectivity. The truth of subjectivity can be defined in many ways in ones eyes. For instance, truth as subjectivity (and reality) is his definition of faith. Kierkegaard’s definition of truth is, ‘An...

Existentialism Kierkegaard Truth

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A Reflection on Soren Kierkegaard’s Philosophy

2 pages / 978 words

Philosophy as an area of study and quest for truth was based solely on objective, logical approaches right before the 1840’s, where the influential Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard revolutionized the field with his contributions. He is commonly regarded as the “father of existentialism,” a concept...

Critical Thinking Existentialism Kierkegaard

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The Nature of Christian Faith in Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling

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With many Christians and people who follow the teachings of God, the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 was probably one of the most popular parts in the Bible. While the original story is a story of faith and sacrifice, the four divergent...

Existentialism Faith Kierkegaard

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The Relevance of Kierkegaard's Present Age in Modern World

1 page / 669 words

In The Present Age by 19th century Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard characterizes the late modern age as an age of reflection without passion and also contrasts the modern age with the age of revolution. Kierkegaard wrote The Present Age in 1846, however, his notion of...

Existentialism Kierkegaard

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Why John Dewey’s Approach to Progressive Education is Still Resonant Today

6 pages / 2735 words

Abstract This essay will try to explain why John Dewey’s theory on democracy and education are still relevant in 2019 and how looking back on his theories can improve the overall well-being of our citizens. The world we live in has become such a divided...

John Dewey Philosophy of Education School Curriculums

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Philosophical Model Analysis: John Dewey  

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Abstract John Dewey was an outstanding instructor, rationalist, and scholar. It was John Dewey’s objective to reform the customary type of training and how kids were instructed. Dewey’s way of thinking of experimentalism refined the critical thinking procedure to incorporate the logical technique for settling...

Humanism John Dewey Philosophy of Education