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discover) the truth or falsity of propositions about past and present events, propositions about the future seem problematic. If a...

existing moral standard. This fact should be kept in mind in understanding that for Aristotle whether a certain kind of behavior w...

a bad man or above humanity; he is like the Tribeless, lawless, hearthless one,whom Homer denounces- the natural outcast is forthw...

In eight pages this paper examines Mahatma Gandhi's life in an application of Aristotle's 'good life' concepts. Two sources are c...

of the two or the rule of the inferior is always hurtful" (NA). In this we see an incredibly humane approach, as well as a humane ...

philosophy itself has changed" (#47) over the centuries (47). This field no longer seeks universal truth and wisdom, it is little ...

by way of recognition toward such shortcomings that humanity could overcome this "profound error" (Nehamas, 1994, p. 40), diligent...

me to the airport as an appropriate use of your resources (your time and your car), given our relationship and the circumstances i...

(Saxonhouse, 1998). This is something thought not to lead to violence, but rather to a profound gentleness (Saxonhouse, 1998). In ...

In three pages this essay provides an analysis of Hamlet based upon the principles contained within Aristotle's Poetics and discus...

wisdom is real. Hence, there exists an objective, intrinsic morality. There is a right and wrong after all. Of course, determining...

a context that is relative to his life. Aristotle believed that "happiness is an activity of soul in accordance with virtue." Ar...

parallels between the relationship of the monarch to his people and the statesmen to the free citizen. Similarly, Aristotle also...

we love ourselves, we fill ourselves with love that we then are able to give away (Is Self-Love Justifiable? 2004). If we do not...

have been utilized in both historical and contemporary politics: (a) The use of diplomacy and the formation of coalitions; (b) Vio...

she werent sincere, she simply wouldnt do it. This is an advantage of having the control she does - she can choose what she wants ...

would enhance any educational environment. For example, I have learned the importance of both teaching and learning, and believe ...

explain why this is so. Descartes also questioned the ability of a dreamer to know whether or not he is dreaming. Many people do a...

or love of their subject matter and a desire to motivate students. Problematic Behaviors Problematic behaviors are actions by s...

who indicates that Lee possessed "Philosophical notions of action and inaction, self and not-self, voidness and wholeness, spontan...

of education is determined by the many forces struggling against each other during any given era, forces such as political, religi...

In four pages this essay analyzes Emerson's quote and the philosophies that inspired this outlook....

Most people like an ordered existence. It makes them feel comfortable with the real uncertainty of life. Descartes made "doubt" a ...

In three pages this paper discusses special needs children and includes the personal philosophy of the writer regarding educationa...

a "benign indifference of the universe." This discussion will examine how the narrator, Meursault, aka Camus, gets that message a...

my tendency , would be to ask her what she gains for herself, by hanging on to this hurtfulness, Was she at some level repeating ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that ...

of Willys character shows him to be a highly flawed man, who makes innumerable mistakes and brings about his own tragic demise by ...

concert with personality and the physical life. Plato dissects the soul in his own unique way. He did claim that all things have...

in membership in many different kinds of social and civil organizations over the last two generations (Putnam, 1995). The decline ...