Philosophy Essay Examples

Theme/Thesis for the text talk: Tim O’Brien has spent his life and his career as a writer finding redemption for the “cowardice” he mentions in “On the Rainy River”. He wants the reader to believe that having the courage to say “no” to injustice is the only way to make that injustice end. Objective: When […]

Immanuel Kant was one of the first modern-day philosophers who admitted that there is no such thing as an “objective” interpretation, and that every interpreter brings a great deal to the text. Up to very recently almost all scholarly writing has been defined by the absence of the “I” or any reference to the personal […]

The ultimate goal of the Buddhist way of life is the attainment of nibbāna or salvation. The body, in Buddhism is seen as a composite thing which is thus, transient. The Theragāthā, written by Buddhist monks and the Therīgāthā, written by Buddhist nuns both echo this view. Women, in Buddhism, were seen as the embodiment […]

In the writings Pedagogy of the Oppressed and Education for the Critical Consciousness Freire suggests a mechanical flaw of education as the “banking approach. ” This theory is described as the student being the bank and the teacher making the deposits, known as knowledge. The student’s turn into “receptors” and “collectors” of information, that has […]

From the dawn of humanity, we have endeavored to understand and attain the elusive idea of happiness. What is its real meaning and how can it be obtained? Frequently, happiness is thought of as a particular place or an ultimate objective. Indeed, one could argue that our principal aim in life is to reach this […]

Renowned British writer and inventor, Arthur C. Clarke is most known for his thrilling stories that bring into play several of the scientific and technological advances of his day and those to come. Many of his stories would have the underlying theme of technology and its relationship with another factor. The Nine Billion Names of […]

After reading “Thinking as a Hobby”, it was apparent that the three statuettes were all very symbolic in their own unique way. The pure, effortless beauty that is portrayed by the nearly naked woman in a bath towel shows that beauty is so insanely important to the world in which we live. The second statuette […]

Deconstruction is a criticism theory based on the work of Jacques Derrida. He believes that language is uncertain. In the practice of literary criticism, deconstruction is used to find fallacy, contradiction of accepted values, thoughts, structure or meaning. The contradiction in language might be described in paradox and irony. According to Miriam Webster on line […]

If you want to get what everyone is getting, do what everyone is doing. Mr. Toastmaster, ladies and gentlemen, my speech tonight is not simply about me, but also about being different. I have chosen this topic because it is something that is very dear to me and something I have made a personal philosophy […]

In “A Homemade Education”, by Malcolm X, the intended audience is any individual, primarily from the minority groups. Malcolm X states that how is one to “get civil rights before first he wins his human rights (X 233)? ” This pieces main purpose is to persuade the reader to dive in a mind set of […]

There are stories that cause the mind to think and others that catch the eye of curiosity. In Ursula LeGuin’s short story, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” both of these impressions are well-satisfied though the usage of metaphorical and paradoxical language. This philosophical parable surrounding a seemingly ideal society was awarded the Locus […]

The escalating prominence of individualism in our society is leading to a decrease in community unity and a growing chasm between the public and their government. This transformation, together with a surge in uncertainty across diverse facets of life, heightens feelings of apprehension and unease amongst individuals, making them feel increasingly insecure within their environment. […]

This text provides an exhaustive summary of Roland Barthes’s theory of communication, elaborating on its main objective, significance, and application. It further applies this theory to the Apple case study titled “3: Apple slogans, advertisements, and merchandise”, which is part of the resources given. I will attempt to express my comprehension of the function and […]

How do we tell wrong from right and right from wrong? When we make a choice is it based on our beliefs or what we value in life? As we move on with life, we never really think about all the choices we have made in our lifetime and sometimes we take those for granted. […]

Our ability to judge the value of art is undeniably reliant on our capacity to decipher sensory signals. The aesthetics realm revolves around how we emotionally react to objects or events. Immanuel Kant emphasized in 1790 that a person expressing their pleasure from canary wine would be content if another individual modified their statement to, […]

The Renaissance, meaning “rebirth,” was a cultural movement in which emphasis was placed on learning and life in general. New ideas in the fields of literature, philosophy, art, politics, science, and religion became prevalent; as did the search for realistic views of human life through art. Beginning in Italy, this new attitude towards education and […]

T. S. Eliot is a well-known critic, poet and writer who has done a great amount of literary work. Eliot has his own views for judging and analyzing poets and poetry. In “Tradition and The Individual Talent”, Eliot has given some significant ideas, which are essential to understand in order to understand Eliot’s perceptions regarding […]

To evolve and to grow, humans need to feel, have emotion and gain knowledge. When people’s thoughts and feelings are controlled this becomes impossible. Once they encounter conflict they are changed by it. In Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, and in Wimmer’s Equilibrium, we watch the protagonist evolve throughout the story. Protagonist at the beginning of the […]

Hume’s reasoning on skeptical philosophy puts forward a neat framework of the reasons, nature and outcomes of such argumentation by examining its basic principles and attitudes. I will explain his opinions on skepticism and thus his attitude towards philosophy and the possibility of knowledge. Hume, in his work “Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding”, expresses the importance […]

In the article “Evolution and Philosophy: A Good Tautology is Hard to Find” found in the website “http://www. talkorigins. org/faqs/evolphil/tautology. html”, Wilkin presents the argument that the principle of natural selection is a tautology or the argument for the principle is circular. By ‘circular’, what is being referred to is the idea that the premises […]

The Renaissance Period began in Italy in the late Middle Ages then spread through to the rest of Europe. The time period usually associated with the Renaissance is the 14th through the 17th centuries. It is generally thought of as a cultural movement which profoundly affected the intellectual life and was a rebirth of classical […]

Up to this point I’ve never really considered myself a writer at all. After skimming through the chapters and reading about all the processes, my assessment is, as a writer, I’m probably not very good. So this brings me to, what are you able to bring to the class? Well that’s easy. I’ve really wanted […]