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Kant and the Categorical Imperative
Categorical imperative
Kant
Kant’End Matchs Begin Match to source 1 in source list: http://sguthrie.net/kant.htmcategorical imperativeEnd Match forms the basis of moral justification. His categorical imperative defines core his moral philosophy. Kant’s ethical theory lies on the fact that whether the action is morally right or wrong. Kant has proposed a method for determining morality of an action. Whether…
System 1 and 2 thinking
Bias
Critical Thinking Skills
Ignorance
Reasoning
Science
Scientific method
System One Thinking Everyday that we wake up we use system 1 and system 2 thinking just to get our day started. There are clear differences between the two types of thinking and when we are dealing with system 1 by itself we tend to be dealing with situations where we need to be fast…
Free Will in Saint Augustine’s Confessions Analysis
Augustine
Saint
The Judeo-Christian tradition believes that God had given human beings free will, or the ability to select from among a variety of options. This conviction was intended to show how history followed a divine plan of salvation. Despite bestowing humans with the capacity to make their own decisions, God was aware of the judgments…
The Word Idea Is Used in Many Everyday Languages
Dictionary
Idea
Throughout my research there have been interesting ideas that are possessed. There are some about the different dictionaries that are used and how every definition is different in each and every book. I have also found that the word idea is used in many everyday languages and used is many different articles and poems. Finding…
Not All Conformity Is Bad, However, Harmful Conformity Can Become a Barrier to Critical Thinking
Conformity
Stress can become a motivating factor in our lives, however experiencing too much stress can affect our brain to slow down and also slow our ability to think critically (Boss, 2012). Stress, it is a feeling of emotional and or physical tension that can derive from events or thoughts that can make an individual feel…
“Glory and Hope” by Nelson Mandela Analysis
Ethos
Nelson Mandela
Persuasion
He conveys his appreciation and message through his word choice, tone, sentence structure, and use of rhetorical devices. Nelson Mandela’s word choice helps him convey his gratitude towards the audience and message that they must continue to work together to build and better society. He begins by addressing his audience with “Your Majesties, Your Highnesses,…
Cosmological argument
Critical Thinking Skills
Existence
Logic
Metaphysics
Reasoning
Universe
The cosmological argument has many variations of which only one will be explored in the following paragraphs. The argument is stated thus: the world (or universe) exists, and since it exists, there must have been a cause for its existence; therefore, some being, namely God, must have created it. The following will systemically explore…
Adlerian Theory of Unity of Personality
Personality
Humans are driven by social interest, the pursuit of goals, and the management of life tasks, with a focus on their ability to live cooperatively in society. Individuals possess the power to interpret, impact, and generate events. From an early age, each person develops a distinct style of life that typically remains consistent over time…
Kia Soul Commercial Analysis
Commerce
Soul
In 2010 Kia Motors released a commercial that took a unique approach to the typical automobile advertisement. The commercial used popular things like music, fashion, and technology to show that their car is better than all the rest. The commercial showcases many features that appeal to several different age groups. The commercial starts out with…
Recitatif by Toni Morrison Analysis
American Culture
Human Activities
Toni Morrison’s essay “Recitatif” centers around the upbringing of two girls, Twyla and Roberta, in an orphanage due to their mothers’ inability to care for them. The main focus of the essay is the presence of racism, with Morrison adding an intriguing twist by keeping the girls’ races ambiguous. Despite dropping hints, Morrison never explicitly…