Essays on Philosophy

In the 20th and 21st centuries, philosophers and apologists have been engaged in arguments to defend the existence of God. One of the most popular arguments from apologists is the Kalam Cosmological Argument (KCA) that has been theorised and popularised by philosopher William Lane Craig and Sinclair. According to Krauss...

Cover and Martin's work: "Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues" Cover and Martin’s work, “Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues,” is a collection of 49 readings on various topics and issues. One central theme that features in the book is empiricism and scientific realism, which Grover Maxwell, Van Fraassen, and Robert...

The interpretation of moral excellence varies according to the personality and beliefs of an individual. It can be described as the knowledge and act of doing the right things and avoiding the bad ones. People might have different reasons for justifying something bad they have done, and claim that what...

In the reading “Plato's Apology of Socrates”, Plato makes an argument that he is not supposed to be stopped or prosecuted because he does not believe in God and his continuous enlightenment of the poor masses. Moreover, he argues with Miletus who accuses him of teaching moral virtues such as...

To live a happy and a fulfilling life one must first come to terms with his/her current situation. In most cases, people live in denial and are obsessed with other people’s lifestyle and end up living beyond their means. The social media is awash with flashy lifestyles that are in...

Utilitarianism as brought about by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill indicates that an action is right or wrong based on the consequences of undertaking it. In this case, an action is regarded as being right if it presents the greatest happiness to those affected. The theory, therefore, focuses on...

Aristotle's distinction between Knowledge and Theoretical Knowledge is a practical discipline which aims at enlightening the society about the matters of conduct in practical. Many psychologists have tried to provide counter-arguments relating to Aristotle's claims on knowledge and theoretical knowledge. However, most of the scholars still use Aristotle's ideas since...

Human beings have a direct relation with the environment, thus they are obliged to ethical responsibility of their surroundings. In the past, proponents of philosophy have underscored that every existence in the environment is for the interest of man and therefore humans should be ethically responsible if the environment meets...

The Application of Ethics in Anthropological Analyses The application of ethics in anthropological analyses introduces various theories regarding the causalities and intentionality of the moral principles that govern human behavior in the individual and communal contexts. Applying the theories of ethical relativism and objectivism to the same situations reveals the strengths...

The human condition and enlightenment are topics whose entanglement leads to the eruption of philosophical debates regarding the definitions of this term as well as what these perspectives mean for individuals’ achievement of enlightenment. In particular, the Eastern and Western philosophical schools of thought present different approaches to understanding enlightenment...

Jean-Paul Sartre primary aim is to advance arguments in defense of existentialism as humanism and address several counter-arguments from critiques. Some of the reproaches of existentialism are that it not only makes people dwell in despair but also considers humanity in isolation and denies the seriousness and reality of human...

According to Nagel, science has changed how people think about the world and things in it. Science concentrates on the physical aspect and explains everything based on physical characteristics, what can be seen with the eyes (Nagel 435). Therefore, thinking remains objective based on what people can see around. However,...