Philosophical realism

He is college-educated such as Annixter and his quality and philosophical writing skills proves it to be right. He thinks for his society, friends, and craves improve the society in its fresh and effective way. He likes to enlighten and advise the people as observed in the numerous events in the novel. Other Americanism…

to be predictable and is usually captivating. The movie deals with exploration of several interesting themes such as nature vs nurture; the idea of what it means to be evil, which is embodied in the character of Berkano. Painless also gives a philosophical perspective on the topics of pain and the power of the evil. It is not new for European horror genre to show the gore, suffering and the atrocity of the war through the eyes of children, but Medina’s technique in dishing these out is…

He describes giving in to dreams as a “relapse,” since humans’ “brief [existences] are so like a dream,” implying that realism is a learned state of existence, as well as that dreams are comparable to illnesses or addictions. This is to subtly discourage his audience from believing that “dreams,” which are purposely described ambiguously, are desirable and a way to contribute…

of an African American man (Grant). His work uncovers the true emotions and feelings of African American men in the 1930s. Through the brutally honest facts and expressions, he introduces ideas on “ the psychological, the sociological, and the philosophical levels. Wright explores the most disturbing implications of what it means to be African American.” (Grant). In some cases, this honesty was too rich. Some people and places banned Native Son out of disagreement with the material presented.…

applying it in life, it leads to achieving fulfillment and intrinsic happiness (Aristotle, 349 BC). However, Aristotle’s disillusionment on the understanding our human function does not prove to be stable basis in the realistic application of his philosophical views. Tackling this topic will be done by drawing a similarity between Aristotle’s ideologies about the contemplation of rational beings, with Hannah Arendt’s thoughts about the primacy of the contemplative life. The objective will be to…

The comedic genius made a surprising twist. Crimes and Misdemeanours deviated from Woody Allen’s original interests and delved deep into the unsolved problem since antiquity. Being that, the film is the epitome of the ongoing conflict regarding the moral values and their relativity. As the incarnations of the classic and the modern viewpoints on this central theme, Judah, Cliff, and their foils show how each individual adhering to the respective philosophies shall face consequence in the real…

explains that the central philosophical tenet of cultural relativism is a fundamental acknowledgement and mutual respect of cultures other than one’s own; experience shapes outlook, and each experience in turn is uniquely perceived according to an individual’s cultural upbringing (11-15). Herskovits poses the question of whether moral…

Jack London is the epitome of the Naturalist movement in American literature. Many of his works, including The Call of the Wild include the essentials of Naturalism such as, but not limited to: taboo topics, Darwinism, violence, animal and nature imagery, determinism and the struggle for survival. His novel The Call of the Wild is continually referred to as his greatest work and is still revered as a prominent element in American literature. Influenced by major philosophers such as Charles…

Edin Palmar PHI2010 F 10:00-10:50am Dr. Schuh Ch.1 Introduction 1. Explain some of the benefits a student may gain by studying philosophy. Studying philosophy helps one tackle the question of the “self” in the sense that it makes one really think of why they believe in something or why one does the things they do. This in turn will help us to “think, reason, and evaluate” critically in order to attain wisdom and intelligence, something not easily obtained due to the constant bombardment of the…

George Santayana (1863-1952) [Madrid, Harvard, Rome]. A poet and essayist as well as a philosopher, George is an outstanding representative of Critical Realism, a form of naturalism. The objects of knowledge occupy either of two statuses; they may be existing substances or subsisting essences, though it is impossible to prove the independent existence of either type of object. Santayana stated that we believe in the objectivity of substance on the basis of animal faith. The ultimate substance…