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Making decisions in life is often hard There are many ways to make a decision in life, We always have more than one choice; life is what you make it. I‘m a very passionate person; I believe everyone is equal and people should have the right to choose their own way in life After reading…

Ancient Greek philosophy differs from modern American philosophy in many ways. We shall examine these differences (and similarities) in terms of family life, the wealthy, slavery, and education. Observing the lives of Greek deities and heroes in Greek mythology, in addition to Greek art, can give us some idea of what everyday life was like…

Are we working to live or living to work? is a famous subject that many people in the fast-paced 21st century wonder about. The idea calls into question our values for our personal and professional life as well as how we see success. It also raises basic questions about the nature of labor. It invites…

“Psychological egoism is often seen as a hard-headed understanding of how the world works, a refusal to be anyone’s sucker. But it does not really explain human psychology, or any contemporary morality. Many people see their ethics as a matter of enlightened self-interest, but much of what they do is against their interest, from a…

I think that being active is an essential part of life that should be developed early. As Americans we are known for being the fattest nation in the world. This is quite heart breaking. But if we help the children now, they can take the knowledge that us learned with them for the rest of…

This essay is going to look at the life of William Morris and his working practices by analyzing his writing and historical and social background, and discuss to what extent Morris’s actual practices reflected his views on social and artistic reform. William Morris and the Victorian Britain William Morris is one of the most famous…

Stoicism, a widely misunderstood school of philosophy, has a large following. Many mistakenly believe that Stoics are cold and gloomy individuals who view happiness as evil, avoid emotions, and condemn pleasure. However, this is an inaccurate portrayal. Stoics do stress the importance of controlling intense emotions and acknowledging that pleasure is not life’s sole purpose;…

I was born without understanding the difference between moral right and wrong, but now I have gained that knowledge. Philosophy is the worship of wisdom. In this paper, I will present how Socrates, Hume, and Aristotle, three renowned philosophers, would elucidate the acquisition of propter quid knowledge, which pertains to understanding the why or how….

The biggest authors, thinkers and philosophers, often commit the biggest mistakes. A vast section of their followers, ardent admirers suffer on account of such mistakes. Ayn Rand is a gifted novelist, but she is a half-baked philosopher. From an imperfect philosophy, perfect characters can not emerge. The reason is not far to seek. Ayn Rand…

Modern Mindset Each person develops their own perspective of life and the world based on their own human experience. However, no one person is completely separate from his or her society, consequently the mindset of a culture tends to reflect the individual’s beliefs. The Western society is no exception. Their perception is mostly consisted of…