Philosophy
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2,286 Essays on Philosophy. Documents 1,381 - 1,410
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Only a Life Lived in the Face of Death Can Be Significant or Meaningful’ and Answer the Question ’could a Creature That Was Incapable of Death Live a Meaningful Life?
While it comprises part of this essay's subject, it should be noted that in no piece of literature by Albert Camus will you find a direct quote of him declaring that 'only a life lived in the face of death can be significant, or meaningful.' This is a paraphrased version of a passage found in his work the Myth of Sisyphus, which reads: 'There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
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Opedius the King
Oedipus has been made King of Thebes in gratitude for his freeing the people from the pestilence brought on them by the presence of the riddling Sphinx. Since Laius, the former king, had shortly before been killed, Oedipus has been further honored by the hand of Queen Jocasta. Now another deadly pestilence is raging and the people have come to ask Oedipus to rescue them as before. The King has anticipated their need, however. Creon,
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Opinion and Belief
Opinions and beliefs are very similar. Because of this, some people don't understand the difference between an opinion and a belief. When you have an opinion about something, you feel a certain way about something. When you believe something, you think that something exists or a state exists. Knowing the difference is important because when people treat beliefs like opinions people tend to do two things. The first is that they discard the consequences of
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Opinions on Socrates
When analyzing Socrates as a person, I think it is apparent that there is much more to his personality than appears on the surface. Many people assume that his aims are pure, that he questions those around him solely in the pursuit of knowledge. I think that if his conversations are considered as a whole, strong arrogance shows through. Socrates often flatters the person he is questioning in order to initiate the debate and he
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Opions on Mortality and Were We Learn Them
Philosophy What forms your opinions, your morals, and your reasoning for your actions? You may say your parents shape you into what you will be like, or you might say that these concepts are learned from self determination. But in all cases one or the other can’t take ALL the credit some things are learned from teachers, friend, and even things like stories. Which is why we are here to day for you to listen
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Oral History
The study of traditional oral history is relatively a new concept started in the early twentieth century. Traditional cultures that practice traditional oral history are said to be "preliterate." Although the title "preliterate" may sound offensive, it merely states that they depend on oral transmission rather than printed text. On the other hand, if a culture depends on printed text rather than oral transmission, they are titled "post-traditional." There are many other traits that separate
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Organ Transplant
The shortage of organs in the United States is leading to dilemmas and moral issues for physicians. They are taking a closer look at the feasible recipients and their potential for future success. The key to a successful transplant is carefully selecting those patients who are good matches and who need it urgently. For example, patients who have matching blood types should receive organs before those whose bodies may reject the implant. One problem that
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Organizational Behaviour and Design
According to Manz & Neck self-leadership is a process through which individuals control their own behavior, influencing and leading themselves through the use of specific sets of behavioral and cognitive strategies. Self-leadership as a concept emerged in the mid-1980s as an expansion of self-management, which was originally rooted in clinical self-control theory. Recently self-leadership has been widely used by Academics, managers and business executives in the work places. Self-leadership is a self-influence process through which
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Organizing Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper
Organizing Behavior Terminology and Concepts Paper Organizational behavior is a group of individuals who work independently toward a purpose. This is what people understand, think, fell and do organizational settings. It's how individuals may be motivated to work together in more effective ways. Organizational behavior to me is for Organizational culture is the beliefs of individuals within the organization. This is how individuals live, act and define what normal behavior is. Mainly what people do
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Origin of Universe
Religion, myths and science have tried to explain the beginning of the Universe. What do you believe most? Explain. Scientists believe that the whole universe was formed through the big bang, a term used to describe a segmentation of a singularity, a very dense but small object which exploded and has been expanding ever since. The singularity contained matter and energy, which traveled around the universe. Christians believe that the earth was initially without form
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Otherness Paper
Otherness Project Exceptional Learners David Trieff I am deaf. I am at Starbucks. I want to order coffee. I have to do it on paper rather than out loud because I speak so poorly, I don't like to try. I intend to write it down and show it to the barrista, but I am nervous. I don't know if I am more nervous because I am not really deaf and I feel guilty or because
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Our Senses: A Dangerous Gift
The issue of our mistrust and or trust in our humanly senses remains a building block for philosophies of many notorious philosophers. In the discussions "The Allegory of the Cave" written by Plato and "Meditation: The Path to Enlightenment" by Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, both analyze the issue of our senses. Both philosophies are reasonably logical and realistic in their approach to the humanly senses and whether or not they should be trusted or mistrusted,
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Ousia
There is one thing which all existing things have in common. It is the something particular to each natural body which, imparts to it an independent existence, is cause of its existence, and it determines individuality. For example, when you talk of being healthy, there must be something which is the subject of health. Movement requires something which can be moved. Life is the function of something which is able to have life. Life, motion,
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Outsourcing
Ethics Paper Topic # 1: Option Two Outsourcing is defined as sending out (work, for example) to an outside provider or manufacturer in order to cut costs. This although creates a moral dilemma, we then wonder is it good or bad? It takes jobs away from people here at home in the United States, but it is cheap labor which means lower costs. There are both pros and cons in this situation. To take a
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Own Ethic
I'd never really thought of placing my own ethics in this site but as several people have asked to this list, I thought "Well, why not?" I began like most people, with a basic concept of being honest, and over the years added to this 'code of ethics' and refined it to what it is right now. Often I have found myself doing things just because I "have always done it this way", not thinking
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O’neill’s Expressionistic Thearter (plays)
In the name of God O'Neill's Expressionistic Thearter (Plays( This thesis investigates Expressionism as a theatrical technique in the Emperor jones , the Hairy ape, and the Great god Brown. The word Expressionism waz apparentiy first applied to modern wok of art in franle , where julien Auguste herve used it in 1901 to deignuteaseries of his paintings . Expressionism as an artistic movement, howerer, began in Ggermany verey eariy in the 20 the century
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Paley
"There cannot be design without a designer." This quote and many other statements in William Paley's argument lead me to believe that William Paley is trying to argue that there is a designer for everything from the universe to watches. The origin of the universe can be very complicated but I completely agree with Paley's argument. He compares the universe to a watch since a watch can be so complicated and have many different parts
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Parable of the Sadhu
Forty years after the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), full time working women still earn an average of 80 percent for each dollar earned by men. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 1999 women earned only 72 cents for every dollar than men earned. This is approximately a 13 cent improvement from the 1963 wage gap figure of 59 cents on the dollar (EEOC website). The Equal Pay Act, signed by President Kennedy,
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Parable of the Sadhu: Analysis from Three General Approaches
Parable of the Sadhu: Analysis from three general approaches. The "Parable of the Sadhu" presents a complex situation which action immediate action was necessary. Sadhu, an Indian holy man, was discovered naked and barely alive by a group of multicultural mountaineers during their journey. Each ethnic group did a little to help the Sadhu, but none assumed full responsibility. Their priority was in climbing the mountain rather than carrying Sadhu to the village where other
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Paramenides
On Nature According to Parmendides, your journey into death is like the journey into life; there are options just like in life (the paths of night and day). Parmendides believes that there is an afterlife and vividly explains that when you get to the gates, there will be someone there to show you the truth based on the path that you have decided on. Is there an afterlife? I don't know how anyone could say
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Parents + Teachers = Conflicts
As we are introduced to the four key beliefs that form the framework for the MIT program here at City University, (Preparation, Practice, People, and Professionalism) I have chosen to focus first on People, since people are at the core of what we are seeking to become. Obviously there are areas of overlap in the four; like professionalism is going to include preparation, but people are at the heart of it; teachers, parents, children, and
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Parents Are Teachers
Many people think that those who are the best teachers in their life are parents. However, I disagree with that statement. I will give reasons for my point of view. In my opinion, there are many factors that bring us up. First of them are parents, who are the great authority for whole our life. Certainly, this is the parent's contribution to teach us the rules and main lines of conduct. Thanks to them and
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Parmenides: The Real Being
Parmenides: The Real Being Parmenides, as did Heraclitus before him, wrote about a state known as "What Is." However, they differed sharply in their view of that state. Parmenides insisted that "What Is" be viewed as a constant. Heraclitus' focus was on elements transferring to and from opposites. Parmenides concentrated on a sense of "being." Heraclitus believed in a flux or "Yin and Yang" in the world that promoted harmony and stability, "What is opposed
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Parmenides’ Argument
Parmenides' Argument Parmenides was an ancient philosopher who developed the ideas of "The Way of Truth" and "The Way of Opinion." The thinker introduced his ideas through an epic poem in which he claims to have visited a goddess. The goddess lets him see the "heart of well rounded truth" and it is through this revelation that Parmenides acquires his philosophy. Parmenides' "Way of Truth" has been very influential among modern philosophers and has had
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Parthenon
By looking at the sculptures in the Parthenon and the architecture of the building itself, what Greek values are evident? The Parthenon (Ancient Greek: ????????) is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their protector. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building
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Pascal's Wager
__________________________________________________________________________ "Wager, then, without hesitation that He is". Outline an argument that may have led Pascal to this conclusion and critically consider one objection to it. ___________________________________________________________________________ There are many perspectives from which to form our beliefs. Beliefs can be formed from epistemic reasoning, where one only believes only in truths and disbelieves falsehoods, reasoning only with knowledge. Alternatively, a belief can be formed through a pragmatic reasoning, where one looks at the available evidence
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Passion as the Criterion for Moral Judgment
Passion as the Criterion for Moral Judgment Ethics is the study of human conduct or in other words the study of moral behavior. All humans use ethics in their daily actions and decisions, but not many have the opportunity to probe into the core of ethics. When Socrates said in 399 B.C., "The unexplained life is not worth living" he was encouraging man to examine his way of life and ways of moral decision making.
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Passion Vs Responsablity
Passion Vs. Responsibility In the novel Frankenstein, author Marry Shelley depicts character Victor Frankenstein as a scientist with a strong passion for forbidden knowledge and finding the answers to life through science. Though his intentions are good this leads him to the creation of a monster. Throughout the novel Frankenstein is constantly encountered by obstacles that test his passions for science and responsibility for his creation. For Victor it seems that the choice to abandon
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Past, Present & Future Paper
The University of Phoenix offers business degree programs geared toward working adults. These programs allow full-time professionals the opportunity to advance their education while maintaining a career. The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program focuses upon developing managerial, decision-making and evaluative skills. By completing individual and group assignments, the University aims to provide an education that is both academic and practical to everyday work experience. It was this aspect of the University of Phoenix
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Pausanius Noble and Vulgar Love
Short Assignment: Noble Love, Vulgar Love and a Dark Side Pausanias presents his account that there are two types of love that exist. He speaks after Phaedrus who briefly describes love as a virtue in of itself and makes love out to be a wonderful and honorable state to be in. This begins to describe one of his theories of love, the noble love. Noble love according to Pausanius is a virtuous state for the
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