The Sophists – we are the measure of all things
Today, calling someone a sophist is often meant in an disapproving way. We often use the term for a certain
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Nietzsche: Superman of the 19th century
It is hard to overstate the importance and influence of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) on 20th century thinking. Philosophical theories and
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Utilitarianism, or Does the end justify the means?
One way in which utilitarianism differs from Kantian deontology is in its view of intention and consequences. We covered this
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Act and Rule utilitarianism
As we have seen in another post, for utilitarianism the value of acts and actions is based on their results.
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Utilitarianism – Going for the best outcome
What matters, rather than intention, is the outcome of actions. We justify the value of our deeds only on their
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Kant and the categorical imperative
Kant distinguishes between two types of imperatives, or moral guides. Hypothetical imperatives tell us how to act in order to
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The good intentions of Immanuel Kant
With modernity, as respect for science grew, so did the idea that the scientific model could be used in areas
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Epicurus and the pleasure-seeking principle
Today, when we hear the term “Epicurean” we thinking of a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially someone whose self-indulgent
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What is the God paradox?
The Epicurean Paradox, also known as the “God Paradox” or “Problem of Evil,” is a logical argument that questions the
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Epicurus – “Fear not death!”
Born on the Greek island of Samos seven years after the death of Plato, Epicurus described the goal of life
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Aristotle on virtue
Virtue is behaviour that shows high moral standards. To display virtue is to display goodness in something. Aristotle explains moral
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Aristotle and reason
Aristotle’s ethics can be mainly found in two of his works: Eudemian Ethics, and Nichomachean Ethics. They both carry the
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Wisdom and the Socratic method
Socrates lived around four centuries BC, and his fame has far surpassed his living years. He never wrote any of
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The Sophists: Truth is Relative
“Man is the measure of all things: both of things that are, and of things that are not,” says Protagoras
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Why study philosophy? (with video)
Why study philosophy? “The unexamined life is not worth living”, Socrates said just before being condemned to death. A life worth living is one spent in wonder, pondering, reflecting, challenging our own and other people’s beliefs, seeking answers to the big questions.
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