Philosophy paper samples

Thesis:

Aristotle argues that, although virtue is superior to all the other goods people may possess, external values, like health or money, are usually required to do noble acts. The philosopher also claims that happiness needs some kind of prosperity in addition.

Reasons:

Noble deeds are impossible o... read more

REFLECTION AND ARTICULATION

Philosophy is one of the oldest sciences that appeared many centuries ago. This science is unique one as it gives incredibly versatile cognition and its methods are universal too. Their universalism become apparent in the fact that they can be used in research concerning any spheres and forms of reality in the process of creation both prac... read more

The Difference Between Moral and Non-Moral Issue

Every day we are to choose what way we should go; decide do or do not; make first step to answer complicated questions. We have to face the problems and deal with them. We have to take new issues every hour. The most difficult and the most important questions we ask ourselves are the questions about morality. Because our answer ... read more

The Principle of Equality

The notion of equality is usually perceived as the state of all the individuals being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. However, the concept of equality is rather controversial and has a plethora of social shades.

Equality means the elimination of stereotypes and prejudices, creation of a new society where every individ... read more

The Principle of Autonomy

Philosophy distinguishes two principles of autonomy. First of all, it is a concept of “moral autonomy” proposed by German philosopher Immanuel Kant. “Moral autonomy” refers to the ability to apply a moral law on oneself, thus, limiting the frontiers of immoral deeds. According to Kant, this principle shoul... read more

Thesis:

Kant’s passage is assuming that human desire to find happiness often interferes with their inner world. Human beings often view happiness as an ultimate condition which does not always coincide with the real situation in life.

Reasons:

The pressure of many anxieties and unreasonable wants gives the wrong understanding of happiness and general ha... read more

In philosophy there are two opposing points of view on corruption and its regulation in economics. These ideas (to some extent) can be applied to governmental sphere. However, it is impossible to choose one of two theoretical perspectives to describe the Congress and the Senate of the USA: elements of both viewpoints are necessary.

To begin with, from my point of view, Berle and... read more

Due to availability of numerous variables which have to be taken into account, the issue of child labor is rather complex and tricky to resolve at once. For this reason, it is important to define what the notion of child labor means. To my mind, child labor is work that can somehow harm children: prevent them from attending school, threaten their health, and force them to harmful activities.... read more

A personal code of ethical principles is indispensable for every person’s life. Knowingly or subconsciously, facing everyday moral dilemmas, we are guided by a certain set of values, and it is better to think over them in advance and set priorities for our conduct in difficult situations which may arise. Before defining our relations with the surrounding world and other people, it is require... read more

Habit signifies a repeated style of conduct that is obtained by means of regular practice and appears to take place without conscious thought. Habit could be also considered a custom as a result of the harmonizing of tradition, rationale as well as creativity. Excessive tradition could result in stagnation and excessive creativity can bring about lack of stability. Rationale works as a form... read more