Introduction In recent years, there has been a proliferation of debates concerning what’s been termed the ‘simulation hypothesis’, the idea that our universe is, in fact, a computer-generated simulation. This paper, therefore, aims to provide a brief critical analysis of this theory. The discourse will begin by providing some background information on this subject, and[…]
Introduction This paper examines whether intellectualism in epistemology is plausible in light of the relation between knowledge and practical interests. The discourse begins by first conceptualising the debate, and providing a brief overview of terminology; including some definitions of the term ‘epistemology’ and what it entails, and a brief overview of what ‘intellectualism’ is and[…]
1 Introduction This paper looks at whether the value of knowledge is greatly diminished if this knowledge does not have any application in the real world. Thus, if a concept or theory does not have any useful pragmatic application, then it might be said that its value is questionable. In order to consider this idea[…]
Summum bonum is a Latin articulation meaning the most noteworthy or extreme good, which was presented by the Roman rationalist Cicero to signify the central guideline on which some arrangement of morals is based — that is, the point of activities, which, if reliably sought after, will prompt the ideal life. After reading the “Ten[…]
Coined in the 90s, Afrofuturism describes any literary works with aspects of science fiction, Afrocentricity, non-western cosmologies, fantasy, historical fiction, and magical realism. This genre critiques past and present predicaments that are faced by blacks, while conceptualizing the futures of those individuals that thrive from cultural experiences gained due to historical African diaspora. Moreover, fantasy[…]
Introduction Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician who is highly regarded for his contribution to philosophy. His teachings emphasized on morality, social justice, the correctness of social relationships, kindness, and sincerity. Confucius was a believer in the power of studying and he encouraged his students to master books on past events. He believed there[…]
The desire satisfaction theory posits that the overall level of desire satisfaction is the ultimate determinant of a person’s well-being. The theory argues that the more you get whatever you desire, the better your life is, and when you do not get whatever you desire, your well-being is negatively impacted, so your life goes badly.[…]
Introduction The definition of virtue and its importance to humans is traced back to the ancient Greek philosophers. For instance, Homer is a great philosopher who expressed the meaning of virtue through his poems, Iliad and Odyssey. In western literature, the two writings are considered the classics. Notably, the Greeks thought about the good and virtue via literature.[…]
Universalism, the idea that every soul will be saved. Even though Origen of Alexandria wrote about Universalism about the year AD 300, it was until the 18th century that Universalism became an organized movement. Calvinistic theology had its harsher elements alleviated by the Enlightenment, which paved the door for the return of the idea of[…]
Justice is simply the art of fairness, whereby equity prevails. In a societal setup, justice is a sensitive factor since it determines the sustainability of society. Many countries have unstable societies due to a lack of justice or availability of perceived justice. Philosophers have different views on the definition and actual meaning of justice. According[…]
Epistemology is among the earliest division of philosophy which dates to the time of the philosopher Socrates. Epistemology is defined as the study of knowledge or simply the theory that examines the origin, methods, nature, and the limits of knowledge. The central aim of this branch of philosophy is to discern what the truth is[…]
Descartes is a famous philosopher who has contributed significantly to today’s philosophy. Descartes lived at the close medieval period and thus influenced significant changes, especially in religion, human inventions, and general science. For instance, at the starting of the 15th century, Descartes and Copernicus made a great move by inventing the telescope, which could help people[…]
Saul Kripke’s puzzle, proposed in ‘A Puzzle about Belief’ tends to be problematic for most belief contexts. It entails various beliefs and commences from an intuitive premise identified as the disquotational principle (D). The principle notes that if an ordinary English speaker, upon reflection agrees to “q,”then she/he believes in that q.[1] In this case, the[…]
The Ring of Gyges and My Morality If I had the ring of Gyges, first of all, I would be invisible. I would have the power to manipulate people just like Gyges did. However, I would prevent myself from such acts. Even if it would be tempting to be a moral justice myself, I will[…]
Throughout history, man has tried to prove and disprove the existence of God. Who is right? When it comes to such a difficult question as this it is important to realize that no matter what anyone says, it is never enough to persuade any to believe or not. It ultimately comes to an individual to[…]
Introduction It has been claimed in the philosophical literature that the procedures that enable a person to acquire control over her attitudes confer on that individual a claim on self-knowledge (Moran, 2017). The consensus in psychological literature is that individuals have no real influence over the attitude they report. But when they appear to participate[…]
Faith is a uniquely personal element that enables Christians to illuminate, especially during hard times. Abraham is known as a prominent and typical knight of faith. Biblically, Abraham’s wife is still recognized to adopt the characteristics of the knight of faith. According to Johannes, there might be several paradigmatic knights there, but this study shows[…]
According to Solomon, Confucianism is a comprehensive structure of thought which compresses many perceptions and ideas. In the Confucius philosophy, the most fundamental perception is ren. The most important of this concept is to understand better and summarize the Confucius system’s principal values. The ren concept’s value reflects humanity’s ultimate idea in Confucianism (Yun et al.; 2020). The[…]
Anomalous monism, as advocated by Davidson (1970), provides a plausible account of the relationship between the mind and the body. The position Davidson adopts is characterised by two key claims. First, all events (including the mental) fall into the class of physical events, and thus there is one type of thing in the world (hence[…]
Reflecting on a proposed ultimacy to the work and thought of Samuel Beckett, John Barth imagines: ‘How about an empty, silent stage, then, or blank pages–a “happening” where nothing happens, like John Cage’s 4’33” performed in an empty hall?’(The Friday Book, 67). It is a suggestion entirely consistent with the ideas Beckett pursued along his[…]
In this essay I will analyse the characteristics of the Overman and the Last Man, as well as investigate what use Nietzsche had for illustrating these two personas. Through exposition of this dichotomy and by illustrating the contrast between the two, I will uncover the key differences. Moreover, I will identify the philosophical problems that[…]
In Plato’s work, Crito, the judgment that Socrates makes with regard to his own fate is in accordance with his character, the moral principles and virtues he has preached throughout his life, and the role he has established for himself in his relations and responsibilities to others and the state. In this regard, it is[…]
To address the question posed, an evaluative review of the historical development of psychology, its current state and the direction it appears to be taking in conjunction with its coherence with science will be the main focus of this essay. The second part of the question, whether psychology should be regarded as a science, will[…]