Metaphysics Essay Examples

After being sentenced to death for his controversial views and teachings of politics and religion to the youth of Ancient Athens, the historical philosopher Socrates was given an ultimatum to spend the remainder of his in exile. To this, Socrates stated “the unexamined life is not worth living”. [i] Like the subjective nature of philosophy […]

Inspired poetry and prophecy tell us many fine things. But we cannot easily understand what these things tell us. Thus, even when the messages we have achieved through such means seem very clear, we must never suppose that we are in a position to claim to know that what we are told is true. In […]

Why does anything at all exist? G. W. Leibniz, codiscoverer of calculus and a towering intellect of 18th century Europe, wrote: “The first question which should rightly be asked is “Why is there something rather than nothing? ” -“The Principles of Nature and of Grace, Based on Reason” His conclusion was that the answer is […]

Existentialism is the reaction against the tradition approach to the objective, abstract understandings of human behavior. It involves the study of individuals who exist independently of cultures, traditions and law and how these circumstances affect their lives. Jean-Paul Sartre defined ‘existentialism’ as ‘existence precedes essence’ and drew the differentiating line between inanimate objects and human […]

Critics have said that in the first movement (Acts I-III):”Hermione and Paulina are models of feminine strength”and”Hermione’s passivity is dwarfed by Paulina’s dynamism”* How do you respond to these different views of Hermione and Paulina?* What is your opinion of the impact of the two characters on an audience?These two views present conflicting arguments with […]

Acknowledgement This is a discourse that is made for metaphysical study that brought enlightenment with the two different paradigms that explicate the essential attribution to the implication of the self to the Filipino. I would like to acknowledge the help of some people who made this research possible Dr. Segundo Sim for his direction, assistance, […]

A friend of Socrates, Chaerephon, asked the Oracle of Delphi if there is anyone wiser than Socrates. The goddess answered that there is not. (Plato, p. 50). Aware that he cannot claim wisdom, but intrigued by the Oracle’s answer, Socrates embarks on a journey to find someone who is truly wise. The method he used […]

A mythological fiend skulking in our subconscious minds. Das Unheimliche is an Essay written by Sigmund Freud in 1919 in which he approaches the uncanny from various interesting angles. But as this is an essay about uncanniness in art, I will only explore the theories that are applicable. I will firstly and thoroughly define the […]

Iris Marion Young- Feminine Comportment The aim of this essay is to evaluate and discuss Iris Marion Young’s account of feminine comportment. Much of her essay is based on theories and ideas expressed in the work of Merleau-Ponty and so to evaluate Young, this essay shall briefly discuss the work of Merleau-Ponty. The essay shall […]

How does one define what a good life is? All of us have our own perception of what would consist of in a good life for ourselves. Many would probably say happiness, wealth, and love. Although, is this true for everyone? Most likely…. No. Plato had his own notion on what goodness, and the good […]

Empedocles, a prominent figure in Greek philosophy, gained fame for his theories, works on nature, and eccentric behavior in which he would act and teach as though he were a deity. Empedocles was widely discussed and attracted varied opinions, with some viewing him as a brilliant thinker while others considered him eccentric. Aristotle credited Empedocles […]

The purpose of this paper is to prove that Socrates is successful in replying to the objections of Simmias and Cebes in Plato’s Phaedo, and in proving the soul to be immortal. Simmias’ objection basically challenges Socrates’ claim that the soul is immortal. Simmias inquires why the soul is not similar to a lyre and […]

we find an extensive and serious discussion of a structural account of falling and the phenomena of which it is constituted. Heidegger begins this account with the phenomenon he calls idle talk. Idle talk is characterized as the perversion of the act of disclosing as it is in communication and the subsequent uprooting of Dasein’s […]

Couch Potatoes Vs. Athletes The truth about couch potatoes and athletes has finally been exposed. Athletes are snotty, pompous people who like to put others down to elevate themselves. Couch potatoes are humble, intellectual, and confident people. Contrary to the common misconception couch potatoes are not really un-active, lazy people. Instead, the lifestyle of couch […]

Plato’s text, the Euthyphro, has been widely analyzed, but its conclusion remains ambiguous to many. The primary issue is why it ultimately fails. Although Socrates is regarded as the most intelligent person, his quest for knowledge falls short. Nonetheless, I contend that the failure does not stem from a defect in the argument but rather […]

The play discusses the importance of self-perception through the representation of how self- delusions lead to more destruction and stasis in an individual’s life. George and Martha create an illusory barrier to repress feelings such as self-inadequacy, fear and self- contempt. But this Illusion simply exacerbates their self-loathing. This sense of entrapment that evolves from […]

The conflict of euthanasia and assisted suicide has been an ongoing debate between philosophers. The main issue regarding this matter is, whether it is morally permissible in certain circumstances to allow one to choose if and how they want to end their life. Heidegger supports euthanasia and assisted suicide from the standpoint that in order […]

To what extent does it make sense to talk of knowledge in terms of ‘acquaintance’ and ‘description’? This assignment, I will try and explain the two relevant undertones in knowledge, and to what extent I can use them to describe knowledge to.The theory of Knowledge in terms of acquaintance and knowledge by description, was initially […]

To possess or to be possessed – my review of “My Wood”As a quote from Existentialism says that ‘To possess is to be possessed’?It means that the more thing you own the more you distracted.you may hardly focus on thinking the meaning of life so that you will be possessed by your possession eventually. Here […]

At the Gym, written by Mark Doty, dramatizes the conflict within the mind of a bodybuilder and his desire to change who and what he is. The speaker observes the routines of the bodybuilder bench-pressing at a local gym, and attempts to explain the driving force that compels him to change his appearance. The speaker […]

We exist as a human being. As a human being we are different from animals. Since we are more rational, can ponder upon our past and manipulate our present and future. But is it sufficient to be human? To have a “self” is one of the most important elements of realizing human existence. This self […]

Where were you – your soul, your spirit – before you were born? If the soul is immortal, did it have a “life” before your birth? Plato believed that the soul existed prior to our existence in human form. In Plato’s theory, “ Our souls possess knowledge of the Forms before we are born, and […]