Philosophy Essays

Science in Everyday Life

Example essay. Published: 27 July 2021

The twentieth century is the science age. Modern science has discovered different type of wonders. It has brought very far reaching changes in everyday life….

Pro-choice View on Abortion

Example essay. Published: 27 July 2021

The main aim of this paper is to discuss pro-choice view on abortion. In this part we are going to concern our attention on pro-choice abortion and according to Colker, we see that “Pro-choice abortion is the belief that women have the right to choose to abort a baby from their body….

Plato’s Theory Of Knowledge

Example essay. Published: 26 July 2021

Plato is most well-known for his theory on forms but I find Plato’s Theory of Knowledge behind his example of the cave and divided line fascinating. There are three main examples I want to focus on that can be used in describing Plato’s theory of knowledge…

Aristotles How To Live Your Life

Example essay. Published: 26 July 2021

Aristotle, was born in Macedonia in 384 BC. Aristotle’s father, whose name is Nicomachus, was a court physician. When Nicomachus died, Aristotle had a heritage from his father and according to ancient sources, he spent it in a very short time. Thereafter, he attended the Plato’s Academy in Athens when he was 17….

Ethics Is Important To Every Society Philosophy Essay

Example essay. Published: 22 July 2021

Ethics is important to every society as it plays a critical role in shaping the individuals behaviours within a society. Since the dawn of human civilization, men have sought to keep human conduct in check to preserve the peace of society….

An Analysis of Kant’s Essay ‘What is Enlightenment’

Example essay. Published: 21 July 2021

The title of the essay was ‘what is enlightenment’ it was written in 1784, in the essay he basically replied to a question that was put forward an year earlier by Reverand Johann Zollner, he was also a government official….

Themes In ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring’

Example essay. Published: 21 July 2021

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring directed by Kim Ki-Duk is a beautiful film about a young Buddhist monk who progresses through the four seasons of life, from childhood to old age. Buddhism is a system of doctrine and practice largely based on the teachings of Gautama Siddhartha commonly known as the Buddha ‘enlightened’ or ‘awakened’….

Does Plato’s

Example essay. Published: 20 July 2021

This paper examines the continuing relevance of the book The Republic, with particular focus on Plato’s concepts of justice, happiness and the ideal society….

Discussing Socrates and Thrasymachus’ Views on Justice

Example essay. Published: 20 July 2021

In Plato’s Republic various views on justice and virtue are narrated by Plato through the voices of some very important characters. Thrasymachus, the sophist is one very important character introduced in The Republic…

Wax Descartes And The Wax Example

Example essay. Published: 19 July 2021

To begin, it is essential that Descartes’ wax example be explained. Descartes examines a piece of wax, noting its properties. It looks, feels, and smells like wax. Descartes then holds the piece of hardened wax next to a flame and the wax melts….

Essay on Cognitive Dissonance

Example essay. Published: 13 July 2021

An essay on cognitive dissonance and changing attitudes and behaviours….

Hellenistic Philosophies Essay

Example essay. Published: 10 May 2021

Hellenistic philosophy was not concerned with the phenomena of the world around them or deriving conclusions from thought out arguments, instead focusing on how people should live their lives….

Seeking Meaning in an Irrational and Meaningless World

Example essay. Published: 22 April 2021

Albert Camus, an existentialist within the 20th century, argues that the absurdity of life occurs when humans begin to contemplate and reflect on who they are and what kind of life they live and whether or not these hold any meaning….

A Possibility of Peace in the State of Nature

Example essay. Published: 3 November 2020

This paper disagrees with Raymond Aron’s statement that implies that since the state of nature is one of anarchy, it is essential that statesmen prioritize their interests when engaging in international affairs, to ensure the survival of the state….

An Exploration of Animal Rights and Speciesism

Example essay. Published: 3 November 2020

First coined in the 1970s by Richard Ryder while campaigning in Oxford, “speciesism” refers to a prioritisation of one’s own species and, in doing so, harming another. This concept of self-centred human prejudice gained traction with Peter Singer, who likened the concept to racism….

Relationship between Impulsivity and Free Will

Example essay. Published: 3 November 2020

If a perpetrator acts impulsively, without forethought and a plan, have they worked on their free will? If not, are they morally responsible for their action?…

Rhetorical Analysis of Hidden Intellectualism

Example essay. Published: 3 November 2020

An analysis of “Hidden Intellectualism” by Gerald Graff. Graff describes how a street smart kid who might not be academic but has other skills or knowledge is not less than the one who is academically smart….

Aristotle’s Deep Thoughts of Science

Example essay. Published: 18 May 2020

Aristotle’s Deep Thoughts of Science Animals have always been a part of humanity’s culture and throughout history their roles in society have evolved. In today’s society, some peo…

Disputing the Modal Ontological Argument: The Evil God Objection

Example essay. Published: 18 May 2020

Disputing the Modal Ontological Argument: The Evil God Objection Criticisms of the Modal Ontological Argument (MOA) have largely centered on its two key claims, specifically (1) that nec…

Morailty of the Death Penalty and Country Differences

Example essay. Published: 18 May 2020

Is the death penalty morally wrong for foreigners if it is the standard punishment in that country? In this paper I will discuss the thesis that it is morally right for the death penalty…