Philosophy private lessons (MATSEC syllabus 2025 with past papers)
Philosophy is different from other disciplines in that it doesn’t teach you what to think, but how to think. It
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Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
In recent years, the debate around euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide has captivated the public’s attention. These practices, at the crossroads
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The Ethics of Creation – An Examination of Assistive Reproductive Technology
In one of the quieter streets of the city of Valletta, the home of the semi-fictional Borg couple has been
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Privacy and Cyberspace: Navigating the Digital Labyrinth
In the modern world, technology pervades every aspect of life. The digital landscape transforms how people communicate, work, and live.
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The Internet and Ethical Values
The Internet has become an integral part of modern society, revolutionizing communication, commerce, and the exchange of information. From its
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Does justification lie in the Ends or the Means?
Does the End justify the Means? From the philosophical theories of Niccolò Machiavelli and Immanuel Kant to the concept of utilitarianism, we explore various perspectives of this ethical conundrum.
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The responsibility of freedom: The philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre
Born in Paris in 1905, Jean-Paul Sartre lived through some of the most transformative moments in recent history and used
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The Death of God: Exploring Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche, the enigmatic and revolutionary 19th-century German philosopher, dared to challenge the foundations of morality, prompting generations to confront
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The Calculus of Happiness: the Legacy of Utilitarianism
Imagine you’re standing on a footbridge overlooking a railway track, and you see a trolley heading towards five workers who
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The Kingdom of Ends: the Ethics of Kant
In the 18th century, Europe was in a state of constant flux. The age of enlightenment was in full swing
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The Pursuit of Pleasure: the Material World of Epicurus
Achieve pleasure and eliminate pain. This, in a compressed nutshell, sums up the ethics of Epicurus. Born in 341 BCE
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The Philosopher of Philosophers: an Introduction to Aristotle
Practical Ethics to Achieve Self-Fulfilment Widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy, Aristotle
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The Oracle of Athens: the Story of Socrates
As he lay dying, Socrates gazed upon the faces of his friends and loved ones, gathered in sorrow around his
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The Art of Persuasion: Understanding the Sophists
Imagine living in a world where myths and legends were the only explanation for everything around you. Gods and demigods,
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Video: 8 informal logical fallacies (for MATSEC philosophy)
Fallacies, despite being wrong, usually appear to be correct and thereby can convince people into accepting them. Fallacies generally result
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