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The Gadamer-Habermas Debate
Critical Theory
Ethics
Existentialism
Truth
Hermeneutics is a topic that has been debated about for many years and two philosophers that have impacted the thought on hermeneutics are Hans-George Gadamer (1900-2002) and Jurgen Habermas (1929- ). In this essay I begin by providing a brief history of hermeneutics and then I go on to explain Gadamer‘s philosophy followed by Habermas’…
Where the Past Haunts the Present
Carl Jung
Past
Writers such as Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Michael Moorcock, Karl Edward Wagner, and even J.R.R. Tolkien laid the groundwork for a modern literary genre that is often called Sword and Sorcery, but which might better be called “Heroic Fantasy.” These authors established the broad tropes of the genre for today’s times, but we must…
Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle
Ethics
Aristotle (384-322 BCE.) treated ethics as an independent branch of social science, though he incorporated many points from philosophy into the doctrine. In the Nicomachean Ethics (EN) the philosopher presented the concepts of happiness as the ultimate human good, virtues of character and of thought, preconditions of virtue (voluntary action and responsibility), friendship and pleasure….
Steve jobs personality
Personality
Steve Jobs
Jobs’ passion for electronics and computers was sparked at a young age by his father’s job as a machinist. Despite being highly intelligent, Jobs’ parents did not allow him to skip grades in high school. During this time, he met Steve Wozniak who shared his love for electronics and computer chips. After leaving college, Jobs…
Difference between assignment
Bias
Bullying
Credibility
Information
Internet
The internet allows us to access a wealth of information, but caution is required when visiting certain websites. This is because anyone can contribute and upload content, which means there is a risk of encountering false information. Some writers may have malicious intentions to deceive or harm individuals or entities. I will be critiquing a…
A Formalist Approach to the story Fences Analysis
Culture
Human Activities
In 1985, August Wilson published Fences, which was one of his ten plays that explained the experiences African Americans had in the United States at the time (Meyer 1516). The play focuses on the main character Troy Maxson’s life and the decisions that he has made. With the play focusing on Troy, it allows the…
A Research Proposal to Determine the Effects of Daily Meditation on the Growth of Gray Matter in the Frontal Lobe
Brain
Meditation
I. Introduction A. Rationale/Significance The objective of the proposed research is to determine if a daily meditation routine (100 minutes a day, everyday, for 8 weeks) can stimulate the growth of gray matter in the frontal lobe of the adolescent brain. Research has shown that a daily meditation practice can stimulate the growth of gray…
Alcibiades, Pericles and the Athenian Ideal: An Analysis
Art
Democracy
Socrates
IntroductionOne of the popular historical accounts that many historians and analysts still study today is the history of the Peloponnesian War as it was described by Thucydides. It was a long, drawn out war that involved some of the best armies and navies in this part of the European continent, as well as notable political…
Observation of a Mall
Observation
Outside the mall, rows upon rows of cars are parked in the expansive parking lots. It is relatively quiet, with occasional sounds of car doors being locked. The decorative accents on the doors beckon you to enter and have a good time. The building’s various textures create distinct lines, ranging from smooth to rough. When…
A Wasteful Society: Why Recycling Should be Mandatory
Human Activities
Recycling
Waste
Recycling is defined as “the process of making or manufacturing new products from a product that has originally served its purpose”. This simply means reusing old things and making them in to new ones. It is a process that has been done for centuries, longer than most would believe. Recycling goes back as far as…