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The books are Analects and Suzann. In the book Analects Confucius was described to be concerned with behaving morally even when this means enduring hardships and poverty while in Suzann he is a politically motivated figure seeking high office and departing from patrons who do not properly reward him. Confucius principles had a basis in…

Euthanasia is one of society’s more widely, and hotly debated moral issues of our time. More directly, active euthanasia, which by definition, is; “Doing something, such as administering a lethal drug, or using other means that cause a person’s death.” Passive euthanasia, defined as; “Stopping (or not starting) some treatment, which allows a person to…

Education is a powerful tool for transforming the world. I believe that its purpose is to equip future generations with the skills needed to become law-abiding citizens and achieve their goals as they progress through school. As an educator, it is my responsibility to teach students not only the subjects outlined in the curriculum but…

The word “philosophy” (from the Greek phileo – love and sophia – wisdom) literally means “love of wisdom” or “love of wisdom”. It is believed that the word “philosopher” was first used by Pythagoras, who is credited with the following saying: “Life is like games: others come to compete, others to trade, and the happiest…

The inexplicable and incomprehensible difference between appearance or mere image and reality has been one of the most discussed and debated issues in philosophy. Although it may appear a bit of an exaggeration to say that it was the biggest debate in philosophy, it can be safer to say that it holds a huge part…

Throughout my entire life, I have been part of a family deeply committed to Roman Catholicism. Both of my parents were devout followers of God and the Catholic Church. This upbringing led me to engage in various religious practices from an early age. Every week, we would gather for mass on Sundays, where I was…

            Language has always been an important instrument in facilitating communication among individuals. At the same time, it helps bridge out gaps among people by actively creating standards to interact and relate with one another. As a language educator, it remains to be my responsibility and ultimate purpose to educate and create opportunities for students…

            Contrary to popular belief, Nietzsche was of a very religious background. He was the son of a Lutheran minister. In fact, both his grandfathers had been ministers and he was expected to become one also if he did not break off with Christianity. Disagreements exist between scholars on the exact reasons and date why…

Abstraction: The punishments or penalties in the kingdom of corrections reflect the doctrines and morals of civilizations and the authorities that sanction execution. Historically, corrections were grounded in “retribution and punishment- and the uglier the better”; “punishments were public occasions and street eyeglasses filled with humiliation” (Esperian, 2010). Then in the nineteenth century, there was…

Chinese philosophy includes three major schools of thought, which have had the greatest impact on Chinese culture: Taoism, Legalism, and Confucianism. Lao Tze, the father of Taoism, believed that the human is basically good. His views followed that of morality and humanistic laws. Legend holds that he was conceived while his mother glimpsed at a…