Philosophy of history

In the history of philosophy, utilitarianism approach protects the belief that the theory of justice is established on an assumption of ‘utility’ or increase of happiness. The sort of arguments that Rawls appeal in his book A Theory of Justice is an alternative to utilitarianism and he attempts to atonement the preponderance of utilitarianism approach in modern political philosophy. Rawl’s Theory of Justice calls attention to a universal moral…

Heraclitus of Ephesus, a well-known philosopher, was born during a pivotal time in western history. Greece, the predominant western power, had colonized many new city states. Although, Heraclitus lived in a Persian-ruled Ephesus, a main city of Ionia, off the coast of Asia Minor. Some sources say he believed more highly in aristocratic rule rather than democratic, actually being given the title “king” of Ionia, which he handed to his brother. Also, the written word traditional was just beginning…

Besides that, I will relate the findings of my case study to the flaws of Categorical Imperatives. Chapter 1 Background 1.1 Immanuel Kant German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) is one of the most influential philosophers in the history of Western philosophy. He was born in the East Prussian city of Konigsberg in…

Book Assignment 3: Egoism Dwight Ong AG 401.07 Dr. Nancy Merlino October 14th, 2017 According to Shafer-Landau (2015), psychological egoism “...tells us that there is only one thing that motivates human beings: self-interest” (pg.91). This means that any actions taken by human beings correlates to achieving a benefit for one’s self. This would then also mean that it would reject the view of altruism, which is where you perform acts of selflessness without any intention…

What is Greek Rationalism? Rationalism is the philosophical belief that emphasizes the power of human reason over emotion or divine revelation: also, in contrast to empiricism, the belief that some ideas are innate to the human mind. Rationalist believed humans had control over their lives, also you can now find truth through reason. Some people no longer relied on a God for reason or explanations. Greek philosophers tried to explain how the world worked. They believed that everything…

was a Greek philosopher and is considered the father of western philosophy.” as described by Joshua J. Mark. Socrates clearly left an impression on the world considering most westerns know his name almost twenty-five hundred years after his execution. Yet, what could be so interesting and captivating about a philosopher that lived in Athens, Greece almost two thousand five hundred years ago. Socrates is a legendary figure within history and his lack of leaving any written records, military…

Paria Esmaeil Khorasani Student #: 500475999 CPHL 709 Religion, Science and Philosophy Mon/Wed June 5, 2016 1671 words A Discussion About Philip K. Dick’s Exegesis Philip K. Dick’s exegesis, above being a theological exploration, is a philosophical and cosmological investigation into the world and being. Philip K. Dick attempts to understand his own being and his surrounding world by alluding to the existing knowledge of the past while arriving at something new on his own. My Focus on…

Like any other source of information oral history is a valuable source for historian. Therefore historian should take oral history as a legitimate source of information because it has the potential of providing rich primary sources. While oral history has the potential of highlighting individual experiences of past events and reassert ordinary individual inherent agency as people, it is not without its pitfalls; any historian approaching oral history must approach it with a critical lens and…

The way nations remember their past is extremely important for their future. Certainly there are a lot of different ways a society can remember crucial moments of its history. One of the most efficient and realistic is photography and film. With its emergence in the 19th century photography played a significant role during national conflicts in different countries and World War II. The way a picture can capture a moment cannot be underestimated, as it is one of the most realistic and reliable…

When I was growing up, I was taught and motivated to understand the concepts of education and explore the endless possibilities that are offered through it. In the same way, I have been motivated to learn about the history of the world as it provides me a better image and understanding of a culture, a town, and in some cases, an individual. Also, I always wanted – in fact very badly wished – to travel the world, do something for the greater good, be someone more than a girl who comes from a…