American philosophy

Introduction Philosophy is rooted in daily human existence. Moral philosophy or ethics is doing the right thing or being a law abiding individual. Metaethics is a branch of analytical philosophy that focuses on what encompasses morality. This paper discusses the significance the concepts of, objectivity, free will, relativism, absolutism and teleology in ethics. Additionally, the paper explores the concepts’ relevance to the Affordable Care Act. Objectivity Philosophically, the concept of…

an agent can be correctly treated as an object of moral judgment despite the fact that a significant aspect of what she is assessed for depends on factors beyond her control” (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Philosophers such…

shortcut to enjoy a windfall. However, suppose you become such a lucky dog, which type of life would you prefer to live? To be addicted to material universe or to live entirely by spiritual values? Similarly, in Lesley Choyce’s novel “Dumb Luck” and the American film “It Could Happen To You”, one may think about such circumstances and make a decision since both texts depict main characters, Brandon and Charlie, who won the life changing lottery by accident. The former is an immature young adult.…

Flannery O’Connor, the prolific American writer, has covered quite a bit of ground in her body of work. She focuses on the South, exploring its cultural norms and social dynamics. But all her forays into life in the Post-Bellum South center around one thing: God. O’Connor works Christian values (or the lack thereof) into nearly all of her stories, especially the ones we have read in class. The author is committed to a very particular strain of Catholicism, and seems to dole out punishment to…

Drawing Circles and Conclusions Philosophy is a major part of human development and exploration and has always been fascinating to me personally. I find myself philosophizing many aspects in my life, and I always enjoy reading philosophy. One of America’s most prominent philosophers is Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson has been a very influential philosopher; two important figures he influenced were Martin Luther and George Fox (Buell 60). He is known for his collections of essays that detail his…

that Jonathan Edwards was a Godly person as well as a Puritan, he valued modesty and assiduousness, and encouraged others to learn. These traits are best exemplified in the cases of Dr. Keith Black, a nationally published and well-awarded African-American man who specializes in neurosurgery…

Sartre thinks otherwise, “everything happens to every man as if the entire human race were staring at him and measuring himself by what he does” (Sartre 26), which leads me to defend the practicality of Sartre’s philosophy. Early Sartre was fascinated with America, namely our freedom-bearing constitution, however following World War II and amidst our involvement in Vietnam, he revoked his endorsement. Specifically, Sartre said “in the land of equality and liberty…

The comprehensive examination of King and Nietzsche comparison. Both had complex issues that can be simply categorized into right and wrong or good and evil. King's nonviolent campaigns were based on the Third Model Transcendence. The Christianity teachings that emphasize the belief and practices. King’s civil disobedience towards unjust laws caused a lot of controversies. Nietzsche purpose was based on the First Model Materialism. Atheism inspired him to free human beings from their own false…

Utilitarianism is a powerful philosophy and a key component in the study of ethics. While Jeremy Bentham’s “the greatest good for the greatest number” take on utilitarianism is extremely questionable and squanders minority rights, John Stuart Mill provides a more agreeable vision of utilitarianism that proves practical in today’s world. Kelsey Timmerman’s autobiography Where Am I Wearing explores this discussion in his quest to discover the source of his clothes. Most of his travels visit…

world. However, the delusions seen are relatable for many people. As we break down the motivations and toxic patterns in the lives of these characters, we might learn how to correct any similar behaviors in our own lives. Bailey is the American dream. The American dream, in his case, involves massive amounts of anxiety, premature baldness, and providing for an ungrateful gaggle of parasitic people. He is a tired man, and his life is full of negativity. The author shows Bailey’s negativity…