Philosophy Essays

A Critique on Rene Descartes Ontological Argument
Example essay. Last modified: 25th Aug 2021
Introduction: Of all the recurring questions of Man, one of the most persistent is the question of our origins. Specifically the question of what, if anything, caused us to exist. It has been argued by generations of minds, all seeking the definitive explanation of our existence....

Individualistic and Holistic Biases in Environmental Ethics
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Aug 2021
Introduction: Environmental ethics is a hybrid of both ancient and recent insights and is a discipline in the making. In addition, this is a discipline whose time has come and has come urgently. The magnitude and urgency of contemporary environmental problems known as environmental crisis form the mandate for environmental ethics....

The Role of Consciousness in the Movement of Existentialism
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Aug 2021
Introduction: This paper aims to briefly write about the role of consciousness in the movement of existentialism. We will discuss primarily and briefly the respective existential preoccupations of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to set the mood of our endeavour; to which we will end by addressing in deeper detail into Sartre’s conception of consciousness and the denial of it, viz. bad faith. Sartre would be treated more deeply because I hold that he is the culmination of existential movement....

Analysis of the Statement 'fair is foul, and foul is fair' in 'Macbeth'
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: The play Macbeth is a historically popular play, with many different themes such iambic pentameter, equivocation, prophetic fallacy, imagery and tones. The statement 'fair is foul, and foul is fair' will be discussed and analysed to see how it is reflected throughout the play....

Mary Anne Warren's 'The Weak Animal Rights Position'
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this paper, I will argue that Warren’s weak animal rights position is incorrect and that bad environmental policy can result from her argument....

Review of Contemporary Issues in John Hick's 'The Problem Of Evil'
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this final paper I review the contemporary issue “The Problem of Evil” by John Hick on pages 143 to 147 of the Burr & Goldfinger text. Hick has four main points in his article....

Do Mind Independent Objects Exist According To John Locke and George Berkeley
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Aug 2021
Introduction: This essay will investigate the question of whether mind independent objects exist according to John Locke and George Berkeley. John Locke reasons that objects do exist independently of our mind but this is not without some caveat. George Berkeley on the other hand argues that no material substances exist other than ideas or perceptions in our minds. Hence there are no mind independent objects....

The Link Between Sports & Physics
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Aug 2021
Introduction: Sports are connected to physics till the end. No sport can be successfully played with physics in it. World records shall be broken over and over with the aid of physics and the technologies nowadays....

Analysis of John Rawls Theory of Justice
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Aug 2021
Introduction: A Theory of Justice is Rawls’s attempt to formulate a philosophy of justice and a theoretical program for establishing political structures designed to preserve social justice and individual liberty....

Can Anselm Ontological Argument Prove the Existence of God
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this paper I will argue that Anselm’s ontological argument for the existence of God is indeed adequate for establishing the necessary existence of the Greatest Conceivable Being....

Argumentative Essay Against Euthanasia
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Aug 2021
Introduction: To understand what is euthanasia? Its true meaning and how it’s been implemented? We shall be looking into its definition and types....

Assessing & Solving Ethical Dilemmas
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Aug 2021
Introduction: Ethical dilemmas occur generally when a person is made to choose between two or more alternatives and all of them seem right from different perspectives. Such dilemmas have a very blurred line between right and wrong thus complicating the decision making process for a person. ...

Moral & Ethical Role Of Government
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Aug 2021
Introduction: Ethics and morality form a central position in the functioning of the government. Under normal circumstances, it is the role of the government to ensure a just society where order and harmony exist. As a result the government has to establish and enforce ethical and moral standards so as to ensure that the society functions well....

The Argument Of Intelligent Design
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: Forms of the argument from Intelligent Design have been around for a very long time but have gained renewed interest recently. Has Hume managed to show the implausibility of such views or can they be massaged to counter his criticism? Take a position in the debate and show where your opponents are wrong....

Defining 'The Difference Principle' & Its Importance
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: The principle which was first advocated by John Rawls and originally elaborated in his A Theory of Justice, to incarcerate the necessities of communal justice. It would, he affirms, be squeezed by rational, prudential persons asked to offer a standard of impartiality for their society, in lack of knowledge of their position in it....

The Relationship Between Money and Happiness
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: The people around us, the society which we belong and even media tells us daily that the only way to reach a happy and fulfilling life is to have a higher income. But, is it true? Firstly we have to examine the meaning of happiness....

Introduction to Self Awareness and Self Analysis
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: Without being aware of and understanding our own emotions, it will be difficult for us to move into the other emotional competencies like self-management, social awareness, or team leadership....

Climate Justice & Individual Responsibility
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this paper, I attempt to resolve these two fallacies with my own argument on an individual’s moral responsibility in the face of climate change, argued in part with Immanuel Kant’s deontology, and following some clarification on the nature of justice and ethical theories...

Scientific Inventions and their Impact on Human Life
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: What is scientific invention? According to me scientific invention is a machine or device or a scientific technique which either helps or completely solves humans problems that he or she face in daily life....

Anselm's Ontological Argument & How It May Prove Gods Existence
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this essay I shall describe Anselm’s ontological argument and look at how it may prove Gods existence. I will then go on to look at criticisms of the argument from both Gaunilo and Kant to see if they can show that the argument does not work and if not, why not...

Rawls Principles Of Justice
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: What is justice. Merriam-Webster defines justice as the quality of being just, impartial, or fair; the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action; conformity to this principle or ideal...

Comparative Analysis of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: The social contract theory has three main stages of progression, namely- state of nature, contract or covenant and civil society. These three stages provide the basic differences between the theories of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau....

Why do we Need Law in Society
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: Law is essential in the society. Law is there to guide the society towards happiness without bloodshed and in peace and harmony. Law helps us to restrain ourselves in times of great thirst for more money or power...

Personal And Professional Ethics in Relation to Policing
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: A person’s core values reflect honesty and truth and focuses on the ability to make the right and just decision. This paper will discuss the origin of ethical principles, personal and professional morals, and ethics in relation to policing....

Analysis Of Bernard Williams' 'Thought Experiment'
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: This paper will explore some arguments related to the thought experiment that Bernard Williams has illustrated highlighting both the scenarios of George accepting and rejecting the job offer and how it affects his morality. It will also compare the utilitarian view point in the light of this thought experiment with other moral view points to establish that all theories do not fulfill all the criteria of a complete moral theory and does not fulfill our psychological and emotional needs...