Introduction Throughout the centuries, people have tried to justify their beliefs and to prove the existence of God. Since his existence could not be proved practically, numerous theories aimed to explain it from different perspectives. Therefore, major attempts to justify existence of God developed by appealing to facts supposedly available...
The focal point of the paper is to present an argument that would analyze and evaluate whether Hobbes’s account of the state of nature and the social contract provide a convincing justification for political authority. Thomas Hobbes is regarded as the philosopher of the modern times who instrumented the theory...
Analyzing a particular philosophical concept, the reader might come to realize that philosophy is such an interpretive subject, which implementation can be applicable to different historical periods. The key factor is in taking specific excerpts more or less fitting into a different setting, in which the philosophical idea can be...
The great philosopher of science in the 20th century, Karl Popper developed his thought from his love for music and that resulted in the interpretation of relation that distinguishes dogmatic and critical thinking. The critical spirit in Einstein influenced him as it is nearer to the falsification theory he proposed...
It is in the nature of humans that they look for someone metaphysical and supernatural for the solution their problems and difficulties whenever they feel themselves unable to do the same. It is therefore the institution of religion came into being. Looking into the history of the world at large,...
Introduction I think that the presented arguments are strong, but they fail to recognize a crucial thing. What do we mean when we talk about the relationship between money and happiness? Do we mean that there is clear causation? No. I believe it has been established that the relationship is...
Importance of Philosophy Human beings are different by nature not only in character but also in logic. Therefore, a single issue can generate many arguments each with a different perspective. However, it is how one defends his or her own view that matters. Therefore, given the various interpretations that people...
Introduction The theory of Nihilism has attracted attention since it was developed in the 17th century. In fact, the theory has received criticism and appraisal in ethics and philosophy, becoming one of the most debated topics in the last few centuries. Several authors, philosophers, and ethic enthusiasts have proposed various...
Introduction William Paley came up with the watchmaker analogy; in his theory, he argued that the only way the existence of the watch could be explained is by means of their creation by a designer. Paley used this argument to explain the existence of God and, as such, believed in...
Clifford’s Theory of Knowledge In his essay, The shipowner, Clifford argues that individuals sometimes perceive one another in the wrong way, due to the rumors they hear about one another. He says that it is wrong for individuals to believe in what they hear, without referring to enough evidence (Clifford...
Equality has been the major concept in the consideration of interests. Equal attention is mainly concerned with the observation of human rights, such as the right to live, the right to be respected, and the right to act freely. The “equal consideration of interests” principle focuses on the interests of...
Aristotle’s Side on Civic Relationships Relationships in human beings and animals are usually brought about by a common factor that sets the platform for two individuals to interact through a common purpose. The most basic and original level of relationships is the family, which binds individuals through the blood. Civic...
The life of Al-Ghazali Al-Ghazali was born of modest Persian family in A.D 1058, in the city of Tusk in Khurasan. His family had a liking for learning and Sufism. Al-Ghazali lost his father when he was still very young, and his education, as well as that of his brother...
Introduction Locke’s Two Treaties of Civil Government was published after the superb revolution of 1688. In this publication, Locke identifies a theory referred to as the theory of natural law and natural rights. He utilizes this theory to differentiate between legal and illegal national government. He suggests that members of...
Background of the dialogue Euthyphro is one of the Socratic dialogues presented by Plato. One of the important things to note about the dialogue is that it not only seeks a definition of the concept of holiness but also seeks to highlight what constitutes a good definition of concepts. The...
