Philosophy

Some people say that not every obstacle can be turned into something good. Others, including the writer, says that obstacles can be turned into something good. The writer says "any situation in life t…

The most important idea from Enlightenment philosophy is from Montesquieu's book "The Spirit of the Laws". The checks and balances system can keep every branch of the government in check. There will n…

The Trolley Problem, like other philosophical problems, isn't meant to be solved. Its goal is to provoke thought and initiate an intellectual discussion in which the difficulties of addressing moral d…

INTRO TO JEAN-PAUL SARTRE AND SARTREAN WORKS Jean-Paul Sartre was a Parisian writer, political activist, and philosopher of the 20th Century. He is hugely recognised as one of the key figures in Exis…

Commonly, society wonders, "Are humans born good? Are they born evil? Or are they born both?" This century-old debate tied to religious texts, or other obscure ideologies, will never be answered. Logi…

Did you know that most people judge people's appearances as their identity? Most people judge them before they even get to know the person and cause much harm in this world. Judging someone's identit…

In modern society I believe that we are limited in the choices we can make. Meaning, we are not free to do whatever we desire and will have to face the consequences. And the consequences might not be …

Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that focuses on the principle of happiness for others. The primary focus is to bring happiness and pleasure to the greater number. The founder of utilitarianism …

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a visionary in his time. He believed in Transcendentalism and lived his life telling others how to find their true self. Through his club, the Transcendental Club, he met with …

How people evaluate right and wrong is a widely opinionated topic amongst human society. It varies between cultures, societies, religion, heritage, and level of education. The theory of ethical relati…