Essays on Philosophy

A group of white nationalists and neo-Nazis held the Unite the Right demonstration on August 12, 2017, to air their frustrations against the removal of a statue of General Robert E. Lee. The Confederate Army’s commanding general was General Lee. However, as a fight broke out between white supremacists and…

People strive to feel free, or what is more commonly referred to as having personal autonomy. However, social divisions imposed as a result of social order prevent humans from achieving complete independence. The social constructions of society influence people’s behavior in advance. The standards and expected social behavior are determined…

I want to think about how the new ethical code will be crucial for advancing education, guaranteeing professionalism, and preventing sexual misconduct in educational settings. Alaska educators unanimously approved commissioning the processing of the ethical code, according to Dispatch (Hanlon 1). The main initiatives that need to be put into…

Even if existentialism was at its height more than 50 years ago, minorities now face oppression on a variety of fronts that keeps them from making decisions that define who they are. Due to social unrest, poverty, and the loss of their traditional customs, American Indians today—who still reside in…

Just war theory is a philosophical and ethical framework that provides a set of criteria for determining when the use of military force is morally justifiable. The theory has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, but it was developed extensively by Christian theologians during the Middle Ages, particularly…

Intersubjectivity, the experience of relating to another person’s perspective on life (a shared field of experience), is a central topic in many fields of human knowledge. It is a topic of interest to philosophers, psychologists, social scientists, anthropologists and even neuroscientists. The term “intersubjectivity” has several different meanings in the…

In 1776, Adam Weishaupt founded the Illuminati, an organisation that aimed to liberate society from the shackles of religion. Their goal was to foster a freethinking culture that would promote equality and freedom of speech. They were inspired by the Freemasons and French Enlightenment philosophers. The illuminati existed in secret…

The Golden Mean, Divine Proportion or Golden Section is a mathematical ratio that occurs frequently in nature and is often applied in the design and creation of artworks. It can be used to divide lines and rectangles into visually pleasing compositions that look beautiful. It’s also used in music and…

Forensic psychology is a broad field of study that focuses on how the human mind works and how it can be used to solve crimes. There are several ways that forensic psychologists can make a career out of this line of work, from working in academics to assisting law enforcement…

The euthyphro dilemma is a theological question that has posed a problem for philosophers since Plato’s time. It focuses on whether morality is independent of God or if it is dependent on him. The answer to this question is not clear and has different forms over the centuries, but it…

Ethics is a term used to describe the principles that govern how people conduct themselves. Its primary purpose is to help people relate properly to other rational beings, non-rational beings and the environment around them. Ultimately, ethics is the framework for making decisions and analyzing complex issues and problems in…

Despair is a very serious mental health condition that can take a toll on an individual’s quality of life. This is why it’s important to seek professional help if you suspect you are suffering from despair or a related disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or chronic…