Considering the purpose of a phenomenon is consciously requesting the meaning of such a phenomenon. The purpose of phenomenology is therefore embedded in the intuitive perception of a subject towards an object under consideration. In clearer terms, the concept of phenomenology deals with the study and telling of the appearance of things simply the way …
The desire satisfaction theory suggests that the actual level of satisfaction of one’s desire in their whole life is a person’s well-being. The principle teaches us that provided you get everything you desire, your life is going fine for you. Something is perfect for you when your desires are satisfied, In general, the happier your life …
This specific question has been heatedly discussed from the earliest days of complex thought and philosophy. What is moral? Humanity hasn’t come closer to a particular answer over the years, but compelling philosophies and theories have been a source of new thinking. The question has also been posted in many distinct ways by Plato, the …
Plato is one of the most studied philosophers in modern times as his works cover a wide range of subjects. He particularly emphasized philosophical works, such as his epistemology which is his preference for a theory of knowledge. Our perception of knowledge is a standard collection of the cognizance that appears linked to a myriad …
“Man is condemned to be free: condemned, because he did not create himself, yet nonetheless, free, because once cast into the world, he is responsible for everything he does” was a statement made by Jean-Paul Sartre in his lecture “Existentialism is a Humanism.” WHAT IS EXISTENTIALISM? Existentialism is the theory that believes and emphasizes every …
Machiavelli’s view of human nature is inherent in his beliefs of man as a wicked, selfish and self-ambitious being to which all other traits are attached to. At this, the whole existence of man is brutal and beast-like as man is only violent and concerned about himself. Machiavelli’s view of human nature is largely expressed …
Aristotle’s The Doctrine of the Mean expresses the margin on which moral virtue is determined by the actions and passions of man. Aristotle who is regarded as the philosopher of antiquity and has also been regarded as the philosopher of all times unearths a balance in his book, The Nicomachean Ethics, on the acts of …
“Subjectivity” and “objectivity” are two sociological or philosophical concepts that are used in describing human consciousness (Madik, Subjectivity & Objectivity) Based on their modern usage, the terms relate to the conception of “the object” (that is, the perceived or unperceived), and “the perceiving subject” (usually a human). The object, in this case, is presumed to …
To a layperson, the concept of morality brings to fore two notions — good and bad. To them, morality implies what is accepted as right and acceptable, and alternatively, what is considered wrong and unacceptable. However, while this offers a perspective on morality, the concept remains far wider. Consequently, this essay explores the idea of morality …
The philosophy of morality is an area that has attracted considerable attention over time. This fact is mainly because morality plays a huge role in our social construct. It examines wrong and right, and how individuals should conduct themselves in society. However, this considerable discourse on morality has also subjected morality to multiple perspectives. As …
