Philosophical movements

The Good and Evil in Our Life People can identity the difference between good and evil based on their nature. According to Samuel Johnson, education gives us the power to discern or see the good from the bad, and to “prefer” the good. We can see that a good person would volunteer with nonprofit organizations, donate money to charity, stand up for others, and help people without expectations. While an evil person would murder people for their possessions, hurt people, tell lies, take…

The word limitation comes from the Latin word lymytacion which means a bounding. This word can be applied in a multitude of different ways but its meaning stays the same. Limitation can be a powerful word like its root word its meant to bind, and its definitions accentuate this fact. Limitation is a vestal word that can be used to describe many different situations. The detonated definition of limitation is “the act of controlling the size or content of something” (Merriam-webster.com). Even at…

The relation between human dignity and practical reason is the justification of practically rational viewpoint which argues for the rationality normative status of the concept of human dignity in the action. The stand of this relation argues for how all human agents must necessarily accept that they are committed and obligated to respecting the dignity of others and that this is a practically rational point of view without rejecting the substantive nature of human dignity as value and the prior…

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…