Philosophers Essay Examples Page 2

I will start by saying that I believe that Socrates’ definition of justice compared to Polymarchus’ definition, Socrates’ definition is truer. That is as it would not be just to harm anyone at all. Now Socrates’ definition here is not really what one would call a ‘full’ definition or a final statement, but would rather…

“Do unto others as you would be done by” is a virtue many are taught in their early years of childhood by their parents. But what does “Do unto others as you would be done by” really mean? Does this statement deal with one’s moral character, one’s duties/rules or consequences of one’s own actions? How…

In philosophy, there are different principles and philosophers that are studied. In this specific course and time, one has covered and somewhat focused on Socrates and his method for pursuing wisdom. With the readings provided, one is able to conclude that, based off of what Socrates has said, wisdom is one’s understanding of the limit…

Many of us considered Plato as a philosopher more than a scientist because his theories are mostly about how should we behave and a new perspective to see this world. Newton, by contrast, gives us various theories that we can use to solve scientific problems. Nevertheless, I disagree if you said that Plato does not…

In writing A Discourse on Inequality, Jean-Jacques Rousseau essentially analyzes the original emergence of inequality and whether it is authorized or encouraged by natural law. In doing so, he also utilizes various methods as a means of formulating a more viable, conveying argument that his audience can follow. As a result, his audience is thus…

I begin my research paper on the impact and study of Confucius. Confucius was an educational inspiration to many. He reached ethical, political, social and educational realms of his society. Throughout history, Confucius is widely considered as one of the most important and influential individuals affecting the lives of humanity. He was known as the…

“A piece of advice, if I may be allowed to give it, is that no philosophy, no creed, no God is worth more than the love that one human being may give and receive in their lifetime”-Robert Cochrane (Johnson, 2009). Everyone has a personal code of ethics that guides them through life. Confucius had a…

Descartes’ Special Causal Principle       In his Meditations, Rene Descartes attempts to uncover certain truths about existence.   In his Third Meditation, he establishes his “special causal principle” (SCP).   Descartes uses this principle to explore the origin of ideas, and to prove the existence of God.   I agree that there is much…

Socrates and His InnocenceSocrates lived such a private life that it lead to the most important revelation of his entire life. He would go about his life doing nothing but self-examination. In examining his life so strenuously others would come to him to be taught, or to have their children be taught by Socrates. They…

Karl MarxThe work of Marx, like that of other philosophers and thinkers in the 19th century, owed a great deal to the social context into which he was born and thus the issues he tackled were often similar to those of concern to his contemporaries. It was Marx who decided to go beyond the academia…