Natural philosophy

of other human beings or the elements in the natural world was bound to provoke these supernatural beings. This is evident in the Epic of Gilgamesh when the selected guardian of the cedar forest abandons his responsibility. Based on this argument, it is right to assert that Mesopotamians and the Chinese had comparable beliefs with reference to the essence of moral values and principles in one’s daily undertakings. Moreover, the maintenance of the natural environment was the responsibility of the…

“whenever we steal from others we steal from ourselves as well”. Therefore, Buddha stated that ethical dilemma presented a person chooses to steal food just to satisfy a small starving child hunger is deemed unacceptable in regards to Buddhism philosophies. Buddha says that stealing is wrong, however, he recognizes the suffering and pain in the entire world and would desire that the child suffering and starving cease. He suggests following his life example of selflessness and that the person…

thought and said Le’vy Bruhl view Primitive thought as Pre-logical. In terms of the study of natural Phenomena Primitive, thought has a rule to follow, but in speaking, it has no rule to follow. The author related Le’vy Bruhl concept as being similar to philosopher Carnap interpretation of religious language in philosophy of religion. Carnap believe that religious language can only be study in the natural phenomenon, but it concept cannot be grasp as it cannot be conceptual. The author shift his…

Based on Descartes, there are two types of admiration: “”sudden surprise,” i.e., an unexpected feeling caused by the perception of some new or unknown object; on the other hand, it can mean “veneration” or “regard” with respect to an unusual, rare, and extraordinary object.” While first meaning comes and goes almost at the same time, the second type can become “constant and durable.” Aristotle described admiration as wonder and said that “[it] is the beginning of the philosophical inquiry…

“Tabula Rasa” is part of John Locke’s philosophy and is a Latin principle of understanding that the nature of humans is a blank slate. John Locke is “one of the most important political theorist of the enlightenment, [and] a founding figure of the school of philosophy known as empiricism” (Locke 125). As an Empiricist he holds that “knowledge derives from experience rather than from pure reason” (Short). “John Locke viewed human nature as not inherently self-interested or aggressive, [but…

Philosophy 2306 Final Paper In The Elements of Moral Philosophy, James and Stuart Rachels discuss the ideas of ethics that a novice should challenge. This book consists of thirteen chapters. First, the author begins with the minimum conception of morality; the following three chapters cover cultural relativism and the connection between morality and religion; the middle chapters, five to twelve, focus on essential ethical theories; and the last chapter describes the author’s perspective of…

unexamined life is not worth living.” Socrates might have said these words thousands of years ago, but, as any other powerful concept conceived by mankind, these words are timeless. I find Socrates’ philosophy very challenging and enlightening more than any of the philosophers, and their corresponding philosophies, I have read about. The simple yet profound questions on which he constructed his arguments encouraged me to challenge all my thoughts and beliefs that I collected throughout my life…

A Look into Philosophy By Shannon Martin *Philosophy is difficult to define as there are so many levels involved in the art of philosophy. Philosophy is not the act of arguing against everything just for the sake of argument or disagreement. Philosophy is about seeking wisdom, enlightenment and viewing all areas of a subject. The word philosophy is broken down from its Greek origin as “the love or pursuit of wisdom”. “It is an activity that reflects passion, commitment, and…

“Sociology is a relatively new discipline in comparison to chemistry, math, biology, philosophy and other disciplines that trace back thousands of years. Sociology began as an intellectual/philosophical effort by a French man named Auguste Comte (born 1798 and died 1857). He is considered the founder of sociology and coined "Sociology." Comte's…

concept of reasoning is one that has spanned the history of philosophy from antediluvian days to modern history constantly being a topic of much debate and discussion. Reason has been hailed as the subject of human intelligence that gives the entire humanity a special position in nature being the epitome characteristic that defines Western philosophy and modern science.. Based on Horkheimer & Adorno, (2002, p 73), the concept of philosophy is surmised and regarded as a way of life based on…