In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle presents a theory of moral responsibility that involves actions and character acquisition. He examines when and how individuals are responsible, and provides an objection to when people are never responsible for what they do. I first describe the concepts of moral…
In Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle puts forth his theory in relation to one’s responsibility, their character acquisition, and their actions in his book. He also provides objections to his claims, most notably in 1114b, where Aristotle suggests that people may not be responsible for any…
The Republic is a dialogue that challenges the efficacy of democracy and serves as a foundation on which all political thought is built upon. After the death of Socrates Plato took it upon himself to express his discontent for this political system and its exploitation…
The philosophy of Western civilization is said to originate in ancient Greece. Here it revolved around three of the world’s most well-known thinkers; Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Unfortunately, this is not where we will begin our study. While Socrates might have been one of the…
The Platonic dialogue titled the Euthyphro closely examines why it is significant to question our beliefs and views on various subjects. A vital concept that stands out is the idea of Socratic questioning. As discovered through Socrates’ and Euthyphro’s discussion, Socrates deems that questioning is…
Socrates has many interesting views on various concepts and ideas. He goes into depth about how these concept and ideas can be detrimental or beneficial to human existence. Socrates is well known for being one of the greatest philosophers in history. He is recognized for…
Life contains my objectives. Living in the community versus living total freedom is a most common question to ask which create the main conflict in the World. That confliction created a political and philosophical view from many great minds. From Mill’s essay “On Liberty” he…
Being treated like a criminal when you’ve done nothing wrong, is something no innocent person should go through. An injustice like this is not only harmful to the victim (because they know they’re being wrongfully punished), it is also a betrayal to the rule of…
Second Paper The argument that will be presented in this essay is The Problem of Other Minds, which is created by Bertrand Russell. The question that is trying to be answered is how can one justify that other people have minds? The solution that is…
“The Value of Philosophy” by Bertrand Russell defines philosophy as a study of the uncertain because the questions asked in philosophy have no answers. Once something has an answer it ceases to be philosophy and becomes an entirely new discipline. Thus, philosophy constitutes the undefinable…
Apology by Plato There is a reason we question the things around us, as we are naturally curious people. Life is so much more than just being on earth, life is about finding and creating yourself, it is creating bonds between people and things. We…
It was a time of civil unrest and when racism was full blown and allowed to be carried out under the now I see you, now I don’t by the eyes of a one sided law. Recy Taylor was only twenty four years old when…
Apology, written by Plato, outlines what occurred during Socrates’ trial. Socrates was on trial because he was accused of being a doer of evil, corrupter of the youth, and not believing in the gods. His charges where those often used against philosophers. Apology tells about…
The whole point of Plato’s Republic is the pursuit of justice, but in practice, it is wildly unrealistic. I can say with certainty that I would not care to live in Plato’s ideal city-state because, in a sense, I already have. I was a citizen…
Socrates and Evagoras, Worthy of Imitation? Plato’s Apology and Isocrates’ Evagoras both strive to frame a highly valued man’s life in a way that portrays their ethical ideals and character in order to preserve them for future generations. Even though they lived around the same…
Socrates was put on trial for the corrupting the youth and impiety. He stands before the large jury of Athens and delivers his apology, challenging these charges. Socrates comes up with clever answers for the questions he is asked and suggests that he be the…
Plato wrote The Apology in 400 B.C. chronicling Socrates’ trial in Athens. Socrates is speaking to the court on the good will of his actions. Socrates introduces himself to the court as a man of good character and addresses the claims against him. Socrates explains…
The Pioneers of Moral Conduct Whenever a radical form of thinking is introduced, it always faces some form of adversity. In The Gospel of Matthew and Plato’s The Apology, both Jesus and Socrates undergo scrutiny for their profound forms of teaching. Both men were determined…
To Conform or Not Conform… In both Mark Twain’s, Corn¬pone Opinions, and Henry David Thoreau’s, Life Without Principle, humanity is questioned by acknowledging that self-approval comes from making your thoughts conform with the majority’s belief system. Mark Twain has always been a keen observer of…
