Philosophy Essays

Introduction          The philosophy of Peter Singer (Australia) is centered on the notion that human beings and animals are of equal value. The philosopher accepts as true that man has no superiority over animals; once that religion is obliterated, man go forward to superior rationality, self consciousness and communication. Singer …

Of the various debates that have reigned in the works of philosophers and theologians, none gains prominence than the issue of morality and ethics. The debate on what is good or what is bad in the eyes of the society remains a tricky issue having in mind that morality and …

1. Did Stella ever know that Stanley raped Blanche? If so, why didn’t she care? 2. Why was there no apparent difference between blacks and whites in the play, given the time period? 3. Does Blanche ever heal and go on to live a normal life on her own? CRITISISM …

The aim of this essay is to analyze the relationship between tragedy and its audience and how according to Aristotle, the play is supposed to achieve its final cause. Through the essay i am going to examine the proper pleasure of tragedy by looking at Oedipus tragedy from Sophocles.The story …

Introduction Everyday, people are confronted with problems and difficulties. Some realities, however, are beyond comprehension. Innocent children die because of wars and tragedies. Happy families are torn apart by untoward events. A promising life could be cut short because of accidents or malicious intent of another person. Many people are …

Introduction Language use is fundamental to the creation and expression of social identity and difference, and the translation of cultures has always depended on understanding the complexities of language use in other social worlds. Such understanding is crucial even in the work of anthropologists who would not describe themselves as …

Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of human knowledge. It is concerned with deeply abstract issues such as what is consciousness? what is experience? what does it mean to know? how reliable is human perception? what are the limits of human knowledge and understanding? The main …

The Institution The theatre is a very important institution in our society. It was a breakthrough in the entertainment world. It provided new possibilities, new ideas for the people so that it would entertain more and more people. It is known as the theatron in Greek, which means a “place …

According to BusinessDictionary.com, professional ethics are standards of personal and business behavior, values, and principles (“Professional Ethics”). Professional organizations establish codes of these standards to help members carry out their job while following the expected principles (“Professional Ethics”). Professional ethics are an essential part of every job; they help and …

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported bogus transactions that hid losses and inflated its net worth. AIG inflated reserve funds that were to be used for paying claims by millions of dollars and that AIG’s CEO Maurice Greenberg repeatedly directed AIG traders late in the day to buy AIG shares …