Philosophy Essays

Do empirical studies of human reasoning show that humans are fundamentally irrational?
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Dec 2021
Introduction: Prior to the 1970s, mainstream psychology of decision-making assumed people to be fairly good and reasonable statisticians. Since then, however, this assumption has been gradually undermined....

Relationship between Impulsivity and Free Will
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Dec 2021
Introduction: 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?...

The Phenomenology of Addiction
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Nov 2021
Introduction: This essay attempts a phenomenology of addiction by borrowing from Schopenhauer's system....

Notion of 'self' based on Thurman's idea
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Nov 2021
Introduction: In the article ...

The Influence of Machiavelli
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Nov 2021
Introduction: Machiavelli influenced every part of history especially the Renaissance whether if people agreed with his opinions or not Machiavelli's stories were vital to America's future....

Rhetorical Analysis of Hidden Intellectualism
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: 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....

A Possibility of Peace in the State of Nature
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: 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....

The Unity of Faith and Reason
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: The unification of theology and philosophy has been a problem for centuries. Saint Augustine was one of the first philosophers to address this issue within his philosophy....

Plato's Arguments Against Democracy
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Oct 2021
Introduction: Plato's goal was to make the world a better place and overthrow corruptness. This essay explores Plato's philosophies on democracy and leadership....

Does Moral Behaviour Lead to Happiness?
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Oct 2021
Introduction: The reason for this paper is to talk about moral behaviour and in the event that it is essential for happiness. The point of view of this paper is that ethical behaviour is vital in the achievement of happiness....

Comparison of Plato's The Republic and Hobbes's Leviathan
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Oct 2021
Introduction: This essay examines the differing view of human nature; Plato's more optimistic versus Hobbes's pessimistic outlook....

The Ethics of Ancient Greece
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Introduction: In ancient Greece two great written philosophers lived. First there was Plato and then Aristotle. Aristotle was a pupil of Plato. Despite being taught by Plato they had different theories and views. Their ethics were very typical and traditional of ancient Greece but Aristotle detailed virtue ethics and the path to happiness....

Discussion on the Phrase 'Man is Condemned to be Free'
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2021
Introduction: According to Sartre, man is free to make his own choices, but is “condemned” to be free, because we did not create ourselves. Even though people are put on Earth without their consent, we must choose and act freely from every situation we are in....

What is Anger and Anger Management
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2021
Introduction: Anger is an emotional response when looking at an obstruction in reaching our target. We face with such examples every single day once we do not get might know about want and have frustrated and angry simultaneously. Different psychologists, psychiatrists and other health specialists are working on many psychological problems like stress, depression along with conduct problems....

Karl Poppers Key Points Conjectures and Refutations
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Sep 2021
Introduction: This paper will look at his main points of his paper, that mainly concentrates on there being a problem with at least two possibilities, but neither of which are practically agreeable and have been accepted; he concentrated this on the science and non science....

Discussion of Finnis' Theory of Natural Law
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Critically assess the success of Finnis attempt to construct a theory of natural law based on practical reason and not on a universal view of morality as traditionally contended....

Persuasive Essay on Animal Rights And Ethics
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Animal law is taught in 119 out of 180 law schools in the United States, in eight law schools in Canada, and is routinely covered in universities in philosophy or applied ethics courses; still we are far behind in understanding the animal rights....

Does 'The Problem of Evil' Contradict God?
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: In this paper I will further explain the problem of evil and examine the concept of the free will argument. Furthermore, I will present J. L. Mackie’s argument regarding the issue, while exploring Alvin Plantinga’s defence....

Why is Freedom Important?
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: Freedom of thought, opinion, creativity and faith are fundamental human rights which are found in the constitutions of numerous acts of international significance. Freedom in this context is not physical, but a spiritual creation, belief, thought and free manifestation....

Discussion of Machiavelli's 'The End Justifies The Means'
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: With Machiavelli’s principles, we are now faced with the issue whether the desired ends is justified by the means used to achieve them. The issue will be explored in the light of Niccolo Machiavelli’s “The Qualities of the Prince” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to ascertain the meaning of the phrase “the end justifies the means.”...

Arguments For and Against Capital Punishment
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: One common source of disagreement between those supporting and those opposing the death penalty is whether the death penalty really acts as a deterrent to crime. The basic idea here is that society has always lived by a system of negative reinforcement....

Universalism and Relativism in Human Rights
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: One of the most pertinent issues of the past twenty years has been the conflict between two different ideologies of human rights on a national scale, universalism, and cultural relativism....

Judgment from Everyone and Everywhere
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Sep 2021
Introduction: Judgment from everyone and everywhere. Sad isn't it. No matter how much you try not to judge others or how much you try to escape it, it happens anyways. We don’t have the right to judge someone. You have no idea what that person has been through. There’s a story behind every person there’s a reason why they’re the way they are....

Teenage Suicide: Researched Recommendation Paper
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Sep 2021
Introduction: Teenage suicide can potentially be prevented through the education and action of teenagers and those who come into contact with them. Teenage suicide must be better understood and more aggressively addressed before more teenagers end their lives....

Comparison of Taoism v Socrates
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Sep 2021
Introduction: Historically, Oriental and western philosophies developed in isolation from each other. The geographical and cultural distance between oriental and western civilization determined substantial differences between oriental and western philosophies....