Objectivism

In the following paper will be drawing on an idea of Leibniz, the principle of reason then further discussed and critiqued on Heidegger’s idea on the principle of sufficient reason, also will be discussing Husserl’s Crisis of European Science. Sufficient reason is always a question that people and philosopher like to ask. Generally, reasoning is a thing that can improve knowledge, make better decisions for people. This is a question itself occupies a special position in science, technology…

to be carefully studied. One of the reasons why Indian children support their parents in old age is deeply rooted in the socio-religious and cultural beliefs. While as, self seeking lifestyle in American society which comes as an aftereffect of objectivism explains much of its behavior. Historically, American society is believed to have had a joint family structure in place. In fact, the Bible also makes it mandatory on the believers to take care of older parents. Is the materialistic approach…

Immigration Beyond Ellis Island Kazi I. Hossain Kazi Hossain is a professor in the Education department at Millersville University, Millersville, PA. The major focus of the text is that teaching aimed at developing an appropriate awareness of the immigration process is essential in K-12. The reading was assigned to give us an updated discussion on immigration, one that centers on the legal process and experiences of a modern day American immigrant. The text was a good source of immigration…

In this paper, I examine the distinctions between the four main theories of Space and how they are relational to the individuals view on the domain of Being. First, I examine the creation of the Subject vs Object dichotomy as seen in the Newtonian theory of Space, in relation to that of Leibniz. Consequently, I follow this to the theory of Kant, and how his view attempts to validate the Newtonian objectivist view, all the while arguing that they are reliant upon the subject cognition. Finally, I…

As Glenn Woiceshyn illustrates that “... individuals does not mean looting others to satisfy one’s desire...Individualism, not collectivism or altruism, is the root of benevolence and goodwill among men.” Ayn Rand philosophically declared these two distinct fundamental ways of living - individualism and collectivism- in her novel, The Fountainhead, as her themes. In Ayn Rand’s words, the theme is “individualism vs collectivism, not in politics but in men's souls”(708). The Fountainhead contains…

Laken Riley Mrs. Chamberlain 10th Honors Lit./Comp. 14 August 2017 Socratic Seminar Questions World Connection Questions Question 1 Everyone has a right to their own thoughts and opinions of the world. To be exiled from your friends, or even family, would be devastating, angering, and confusing. I know the importance of being a part of something, such as a friend group, especially in high school. If I were forced to leave my friends because I had different views than them, I would be…

Basically, the story of Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” is about a man transformed into a giant bug and died without the exact help of family members. In essay “Transforming Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis”, Nina Straus points out that the story of Metamorphosis is mainly about the gender role exchange between male and female, “Metamorphosis unfolds by contrasting Gregor’s maimed and dying body with the evolving, blossoming body of Grete, who take Gregor’s place as family provider and…

2002, p.501). Through it emphasis on social position (outcome of social actions, practices, and meanings) and social positioning (process of practices, actions, and meanings within a social context), the theory offers an immediate concept between objectivism and subjectivism. Anthias (2002) thus conceive positionality as harmonizing social structures (as social position/social effect) and agency (as social positioning or meaning and practices). As a theoretical lens, translocational…

Pornography is not something that is new to recent generations. In fact, pornography existed way before humans were able to take pictures or record videos. (Pappas, 2010 para. 2). Throughout history, pornography implements that human beings have always been interested in sex images. (Pappas, 2010 para. 2). For many years, there have been heated debates on the morality of pornography. Although some are critics of pornography there are some advocates as well. (Chilcoat, 2006 page 2). John Stuart…

Totalizing: Before the 1970s, many social theorists imagined society as an integrated whole. Thus, they attempted that a universal logic accounted for all human experience. However later theorist have criticized, earlier theories as “totalizing attempts” and argue that universal mechanisms and assumptions cannot account for the variations in human development and history. Also, Later theorist assert traditional social science premised on white, patriarchal, male dominated European colonialism…