Philosophical Investigations

The problem of evil has been a debated topic for many years. The question of, “why does God let bad things happen in the world” has intrigued many theologians and non-religious persons alike. To answer this question, I asked myself a few other questions. What are the assumptions, interpretation and inferences on the topic? How does point of view or perception effect this subject? Finally, what is the purpose of good and evil? What is good and what is evil? Throughout this paper I will discuss my…

Evil is something that everyone sees and feels differently. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it in many ways ranging from “morally reprehensible” to simply “bringing sorrow, trouble, or destruction”. Obviously, evil is hard to describe and yet has been with us from the start. From a religious perspective, many cannot understand why an infinitely good being such as God would allow this evil suffering and pain to exist unless and feel betrayed by Him. Evil, to these people, is the direct…

Have you ever heard a certain word and you are immediately brought back to a certain memory? Maybe you hear the word “summer” and you can almost feel the sun beating on your skin and smell the fresh ocean air. Maybe it’s a negative memory. Maybe you hear the word “Valentine’s day,” and instantly drown in thoughts of heartbreak and can feel the regret of overindulging in chocolate and wine in your stomach. For me, it’s the word “kolache,” and it is not a good experience. You are probably…

I often find it absurd how many search for a definition of character, when in the realm of things it’s each individual’s job to define it. Therefore, I often like to compare one’s identity to a house. You see, the memories we have are the foundation, the wisdom we acquire makes up the house, and our passions give the house character. Likewise, you can never stop improving a house, just as you are never really finished reinventing yourself as a person either. Thus, the affair that helped me…

I believe that humans are essentially good. We all have a heart that can be turned evil but when we are first born our hearts are pure. Think of us humans as fresh white canvas that is being painted by society and our environment. To make a person bad, something has to affect them in a evil way. In the book, Lord Of The Flies, it shows how civilized boys turn into animal-like savages after they crashed landed on an island during World War 2. Philosophers have been throwing around this question…

Having power and control is very damaging, allowing people to function on impulses without considering the world around them. In Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” many of the characters damage each other in parasitic ways, making others the victims of their wishes. Through the characters Oberon, Egeus, and Bottom Shakespeare illustrates that having power and control is corrupting and can lead people to doing bad things, despite being good people. Arguably the most important character…

Identity is defined as “the fact of being who or what a person or thing is” and is determined by the characteristics and traits of a person. A person's identity comes from a variety of places and people around them. Identity is not something that stays consistent and it is can easily transform throughout one’s lifetime. This ranges from their age to their passions, and beyond. Even though I am only fifteen years of age, my identity has changed drastically throughout my life. There are numerous…

People are dynamic and ever changing through time based on their different experiences. We all share this fluidity in our personalities by the way we see ourselves and the way the world perceives us. This is called our identity. Our identity is everything that makes us different and what ties us together in groups, clubs or even countries. I see myself as a very dedicated person. This identity I have formed for myself has shaped the way I interact with classmates, friends, and family. It defines…

America,its focus on our society in particular. In addition,there was an interview process in which the authors, interviewed people in America in general. The book, NOW DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS,is a book that shows you how to develop your unique strengths and use them to be successful in the real world. It shows how to use them appropriately and it also shows how to pinpoint weakness and improve on them. In addition, it will build and help readers identify their strengths and weaknesses. The…

Corrupted By Power I believe that the theme of corruption of power applies to the film X-men: First Class. Sebastian Shaw shows this throughout the film, he is very and uses his power for evil. The government also has lots of power and in some cases it is corrupt because of it. Magneto (Eric Lensherr) is corrupted by his power and uses it for evil after he defeats Sebastian Shaw. These characters and people show corruption of power in the film. Sebastian Shaw is a powerful mutant who wants…