Philosophy Essays

When it comes to the greatest thinkers of our time, Plato must be the most influential person in human history. The Greek philosopher brought out so many different ideas into the world, that modern society would be nothing without him. He wrote many texts that not only were visionary for …

Rhetoric is the technique of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form. It is an art of discourse, which the Athenian government first started to use to persuade an audience with its methods to convince, influence and please. Rhetoric played a major role in the maintenance and development …

It is hard to imagine a society in which everything is done for the common good. It seems odd to picture a world in which everything one does is happening for the betterment of the society. This clashes with how America functions today; Americans work and live for the betterment …

In the course of this essay, I want to pose and prove that John Stuart Mill is a modern political thinker based on the supporting facts and evidences that will be presented. First by defining terms such as modernity and political thought. Second by analyzing the roots of the political …

In order for the countries to operate in a civil manner, they negotiate and hold discussions to resolve issues instead of using violence. Diplomats from all around the world learn how to engage in international relations, which is the study of how different actors participate in politics internationally. When strategizing …

Icarus is the story of the prominence and ease of doping in professional sports, told through the eyes of American cyclist, Bryan Fogel. After consulting several doctors in his quest to successfully dope undetected, Fogel discovers Grigory Rodchenkov, a scientist who, at the direction of Vladimir Putin, is responsible for …

When it comes to relationships with our partners, building trust is always the key in order for it to become successful. Without it, there is a growing mindset between both parties that whenever one goes out, the other left at the house would wonder what is going on when he/she …

Cheating has always been the catalyst that ended relationships. It is the one thing no one accepts and, no matter how much they love someone, would break up with them, the seriousness of the relationship aside. Cheating is not just physical, mind you. Cheating is also emotional. An emotional affair …

In the first example with Cameron getting involved in the porn industry, it is clear that this is something that Kant would disagree. One of Kant’s arguments in the Groundworks for the Metaphysics of Morals makes a relatively clear objection to what Cameron’s consideration of getting into pornography. According to …

Are humans good or bad? It’s a question that has repeatedly been asked throughout humanity. For thousands of years, philosophers have debated whether people have a basically good nature that is corrupted by society, or a basically bad nature that is kept in check by society. Different cultures and fields …