How is That Funny?! A look at the Philosophy of Humour
Picture this. You’re in a church for a Christian funeral. The air is thick with the scent of burning candles
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Happiness
Happiness, a cherished pursuit in philosophy, embodies a state of contentment and well-being. It raises questions about the nature of a good life and the means to attain it, inviting contemplation on our pursuit of fulfillment and flourishing.
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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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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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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