Final goods

This argument claims that even if evil was necessary for this “greater good”, that Leibniz coined, it doesn’t justify the existence of evil. Then real world examples are introduced to give merit to the argument, such as a child being diagnosed with cancer or the mass holocaust of innocent lives during the Nazi concentration camps. It says that the amount of moral and natural evil is disproportionate to the amount of good and claims that God, being the greatest possible being He is, could’ve…

One of the biggest contributions to the effects of Darwinism in humans may, arguably, be our psychological complexes, one of the most prevalent of which being the teenage invincibility complex. As teenagers, we, consumed with the ideas of thrill seeking and reckless enjoyment, adopt the philosophy that we are above harm and immune to danger, boosting our confidence and making us more apt to take risks. Of course, I am no different. I possess the same clouded logic and nativity as many others my…

fable variety, and claimed to answer the question of how people learned to talk. My advanced theory was that long ago a loquacious parrot had flown to all the countries in the world, teaching people how to speak and communicate. I thought it was pretty good at the time, and my mom agreed. From there, I progressed to more complex tales: Nancy Drew-style mysteries, a story about a genetically-engineered talking dog,…

Eckhart, a notable Christian Mystic of the 14th century said this of suffering:”If God could have given to men anything more noble than suffering, He would have redeemed mankind with it.”Indeed, suffering has an innate ability to advance mankind along the human journey. From enduring suffering and surmounting the obstacles that cause it, mankind becomes more noble, more virtuous and more better people. This happened to gilgamesh of Gilgamesh:averse narrative, as he lost his friend enkidu, to…

“Good resolutions are useless…attempts to interfere with scientific laws” (Wilde 119), that Dorian’s lack of repentance for hurting Sibyl is proof of “A very charming artistic basis for ethics” (Wilde 106), and most detrimental of all, that society is hypocritical and “perfectly monstrous” (Wilde 195). Thus, Dorian erases from his mind the values instilled in him by said society - imperfect humans as they are- and begins to live his life according to Lord Henry’s paradoxes unaware of the…

only give good advice or put children on the right path, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands” (Anne Frank). Almost every parent wishes to raise a successful child so his/her child will learn how to be good, and the child will continue to teach their children how to be good as well. Aristotle believed goodness is attained through a parent and a child’s friendship. A parents role in raising a child is to love, teach, and guide a child so his/her life is good, and…

The Apocalypse, also known as The Rapture, The End, The End of The World, The War between Angels and Demons, or the final destruction of the world can be described in the biblical book of Revelation. For centuries the apocalypse is included in the teachings or imagery of several religions. The apocalypse is usually revealed as a disclosure of knowledge of a dream or vision from a prophet to prophetic, And it plays out in different scenarios or interpretations for religious communities. Religious…

All throughout my life, my stepfather Jason Sebastian has been my helping hand through the storm called life. When he came into my life I was four years old and he had his hands full. Not knowing what to expect, he was able to show me resilience. Even though Jason had taken over the role of my father at a very young age I don’t call him dad. I have gotten so used to calling him by his name that it has grown on me as a name but also as a meaning. Whenever I hear the name Jason I automatically…

Human Nature, Plagues and the Antidote People are born with an equal capacity to do good and to do evil. In every person there is a ceaseless battle between Eros and Thanatos; the need to preserve and conserve life and the need to destroy all living things, respectively. Life has myriad of events that bring Eros and Thanatos into conflict. War is a constant in human nature so it is expected that was will also be seen in the physical world. War is aided by many different sources but on of the…

“Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress,” said Napoleon Bonaparte. In accordance, The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende and “Master Harold”…and the Boys by Athol Fugard both consist of dynamic characters who act as oppressors. In The House of the Spirits and “Master Harold”…and the Boys, Esteban Trueba and Harold, respectively, have similar characteristics in the sense that they both lose control of their emotions and take out their anger on others. The House of the…