Philosophy Essays

Analysis Edward Lee Thorndike's Behaviour Experiments
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: Prior to Edward Lee Thorndike’s landmark “experimental analysis of behaviour” in 1898, the study of the psychology of learning lacked a clear, defined research methodology. Research findings were very much subjective, lacking the quantitative evidence that would give them scientific credence and avoiding impreciseness and ambiguities in their interpretation...

The Importance of Logic and Language
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: Language is defined as anybody which can be written, spoken shown or otherwise communicated between people. It is method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of word...

What Is
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: The below essay seeks to address the philosophical aspect of the good life and how individuals in the society can achieve the good life....

Suicide and the Question of Rationality and the Thought of Death
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: In her work, Ethical Issues in Suicide, Margaret Pabst Battin tries to determine if suicide can be rational by using a number of criteria. I believe that two of her criteria can be weakened. While I agree that suicide can be rational, I think she fails to examine critical points that could lead to the irrationality of killing oneself....

Discussion on Relativism and Women's Autonomy
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this paper I am going to discuss and destroy the idea that relativism is, or could be an accurate theory, as well as discussing a major issue right now in women’s autonomy. Which is the pro-life and pro-choice decision....

Only Seeing General Patterns Can Give Us Knowledge
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: Max Heimer, founder of the Gestalt theory, is well known for its concept of insight learning, how their principles make us solve a problem and productive thinking. Gestalt, in psychology, is often interpreted as “pattern” or “configuration.”...

Free Expression of Individuality in Modern Society
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: Although many aspects of commonly revered political theories can still be identified in the foundations of today’s government structures and practices, the various ways in which the world has changed since their conceptions often obfuscates their potential for modern applicability...

The Stranger, Albert Camus | Themes of Existentialism
Example essay. Last modified: 5th Aug 2021
Introduction: Certain aspects of existentialism are witnessed in The Stranger. Existentialists attempt to direct our attention to ourselves as individuals. They force us to think about our relation to such topics as the existence and nature of God....

Max Webers Contribution Philosophical Methodology Of Social Sciences
Example essay. Last modified: 5th Aug 2021
Introduction: For decades, numerous philosophical studies have attempted to explore modern society characterized by pluralism and conflicts over values. Against this background, no definitive answer has been given to the question of how we can better understand the complexity and diversity of the contemporary world....

Does Kant Successfully Refute Material Idealism?
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: In this evaluation of Kant’s refutation of idealism, I will first address Berkley’s idealism and show how Kant disregards this almost off hand by referring to an earlier section in the Critique of Pure Reason. ...

The concept of self
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: The concept of self is relatively hard to describe, as the individual person, began to consider himself as an individual person, without considering him as a part of group or a society. Sirgy described the self concept as the person’s reflection of having an orientation or regard to himself as an object....

Thomas Hobbes And John Locke Tutorial
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: This tutorial will be discussing Thomas Hobbes’s and John Locke’s political philosophies. Firstly, this tutorial will be presenting Thomas Hobbes’s philosophy followed by discussing John Locke’s philosophy....

Descartes First Meditations: Veridical Experiences
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: The question of whether or not one can know whether one is dreaming has become a staple of philosophical discussion since Descartes wrote The Meditations in the 1600s. Engaging in philosophy for the first time, this can seem a bizarre question....

Descartes' Theories on Substance Dualism
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: In this essay, I will argue and conclude that Descartes is not successful in showing that there is a real distinction between the mind and body....

Analysing Business Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: The question of business ethics has been at the forefront of business studies for several decades. It is an issue that has been discussed by everyone from philosophers to economists, many of whom placed an emphasis on the social responsibility of corporations and their shareholders...

Ways Of Knowing More Likely To Lead Truth
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: A justified true belief is what is knowledge is composed of. Sense perception, reason, language and emotions are the four Ways of Knowing, each one a powerful tool that enables us to reach closer the truth. ...

Immanuel Kant's Idea of Knowledge
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: Immanuel Kant is responsible for introducing the term “transcendental” to the philosophical discussion. By doing this it was his goal to reject everything that Hume had to say. His argument proved that subjects like mathematics and philosophy truly existed. One of his main arguments was the idea that gaining knowledge was possible. Without this idea of knowledge there would be no reason for a discussion....

Philosophy of Love and Sex
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2021
Introduction: This paper is concerned with discussing the concept of human sexuality as it pertains to polyamory. In their article Polyamory-what it is and what it isn’t, authors McCullough and Hall discuss the liberating experience that comes with the lifestyle of polyamory as well as dispelling negative uninformed conclusions that are not a definition of polyamory. ...

Analysis Of Our Fear Of Aging
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2021
Introduction: The fear of aging and death in America has grown into quite the headache. People today seem more concerned with their physical appearance and age than they are with their physical or mental health. Not only is this a factor, but the media, as well as the commercial sales industry, are taking advantage of this fear and using it to their advantage....

The Effects And Importance Of Work
Example essay. Last modified: 30th Jul 2021
Introduction: This paper is centered on Edward W. Younkins’ definition of work. “An individual’s work creates private property and a person owns himself and therefore has property in the free use of his time, abilities, and efforts....

Analysis of Star Treks 'What makes up a man?' epsiode
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Jul 2021
Introduction: “What makes up a man?” This is the philosophical question mainly explored in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, entitled “The Measure of a Man.” In this episode, a formal hearing is held to debate whether or not Lieutenant Commander Data, an android who has been a long-time member of the Star Fleet, has the right to refuse undergoing a risky scientific experiment....

The Amish Educational Exemption
Example essay. Last modified: 28th Jul 2021
Introduction: The question concerns the request by Amish Parents for a Cultural Exemption to the state of Wisconsin’s Universal Law requiring all children to attend school up to the age of sixteen. It asks for opposite liberal philosophical arguments, should a Universal, Difference Blind Law prevail across all cultural groups, are the Amish an exception...

Science in Everyday Life
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: 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. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: 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....

Death Penalty Argumentative Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: In this paper, I will be arguing that the death penalty does not deter criminals and that the United States should outlaw the practice. Before I make my argument, I would like to provide some background information regarding the death penalty to the readers....