Saint Augustine addresses three theological problems which he has to deal with and provide solutions so that the remaining mankind do not have to deal with. The three problems are metaphysical, ethical and one directly theological. He later discusses the solutions to each. Therefore, this paper will focus on the three problems, the solution and […]
What arose in China is now considered to be a “world religion,” with support in Europe, America, and East Asia. Taoism, which is the English spelling of Daoism, was focused on the literary and philosophical tradition of the Zhou Dynasty until recently. The name “Taoism” refers to a system that is both religious and philosophical. […]
Our editors will help you fix any mistakes and get an A+!
Get startedDuring the Zhou Dynasty, Ancient Chinese history developed four philosophies whose central focus were the practical concern with man and society, how to live an ideal life, and how to best organize society. Chinese philosophies had reflections of nature and the self, which resulted in the development of themes like unity between man and heaven, […]
After reading Michael Puett’s book, I would like to compare Kong zi and Lao zi by reading Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 in the book. First, let’s talk about Kong zi. Kong zi as a creator of Confucianism, established the image of a master of morality (in an ethical sense) with a perfect moral personality […]
Throughout my years in the Army, I have developed my leadership philosophy based on the observations made of the good and bad leaders under which I have served. Good leaders always consider their soldiers first and put their needs in front of their own. My leadership philosophy has three major components that ensure leaders are […]
Introduction How was the world created? What is life? Is God real? How can you prove that God is real? These are lingering questions that have been around for ages. As a Christian, it is essential to lead a life that is reflective of your Christian beliefs. In the workplace today it is difficult to […]
In today’s society most people know what career path they are going to pursue before entering college and have known exactly the purpose of their career. However, I had no idea the career path that I wanted to pursue until I was encouraged by peers and instructors to look into nursing. While upon doing research […]
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to teach a variety of topics in different classroom environments throughout my career. My experience with teaching started as early as my undergraduate school in my home city of Saint-Petersburg, Russia, where I tutored several of my classmates in analytical and physical chemistry. Due to these activities, […]
When thinking of great ancient philosophers, there are two major names, among others, that everyone knows— Socrates and Plato. Plato, the student of Socrates, is the reason we know Socrates’ core philosophy, and himself contributed an immense amount of knowledge in topics ranging from ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and even political theory. Around 380 BC Plato […]
What are the two philosophies and religions influenced in ancient China? Confucianism and Daoism are two influential schools of thoughts that have existed in ancient China around the 6th century BCE. The former is led by the politician and philosopher Confucius. Confucius proposed that human beings live in society according to a set of predetermined […]
Both Mill and Kant say that their ethics are essentially the same as the golden rule. Are they? Can they be the same? I will start off by declaring a few key terms relating to the topic. This leads to the first question: what are ethics? Stated in the Cambridge English Dictionary, ethics are ‘a […]
During the first years of the United States of America, there were numerous people that helped shape the government and politics as we know them today. Although most of the development of the American Government was slow and conservative, there were certain people who brought big changes, which turned out to be the most important […]
There comes a point in everyone’s life that they must start making decisions on their own, it is at this point they choose what lenses they will use to drive their decisions. For Christians that lense is the Bible and the Holy Spirit is the guiding force. Having a Biblical view on the world means […]
Throughout the years, there are and continues to be great philosophers in history. Such as Aristotle and Socrates which were great Greek philosophers. Greek philosopher Aristotle’s theory is in the pursuit of happiness. In which he believes,“happiness depends on ourselves.” According to Aristotle, world view was that humans’ actions are purposeful in such a way […]
In “Alice In Wonderland and Philosophy” the author argues that Alice shows many characteristics of a feminist. A feminist is “a person who supports feminism” according to google dictionary. I agree with this statement due to the fact that there are many examples in the book to support that statement. For an example, Alice had […]
Inside the Christian/Biblical worldview, the question of the source is completely entrenched in God. This belief is that God created all that is there and that he rules over it autonomously. Each person has a worldview, whether we recognize it or not. It impacts the way in which we reason and consequently the way we […]
China is the world’s oldest civilization. It’s roots trace back as far as the fifth millennium B.C.E. The Shang kings ruled until about the eleventh century B.C.E, when the Zhou people came from the northwest and conquered them. This is when the new Zhou Dynasty began and ruled for some eight centuries making it the […]
Introduction The nature and the status of truth are dubious matters in connection to George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. It’s the place love is depicted as preposterous, and pointless. Individuals are reproduced to loathe and despise the essential feeling that people feel. The absence of affection and benevolence is the thing that brings the general […]
There are several characteristics that Odysseus had qualifying him to be an epic hero. These characteristics include the fact he was so courageous and also his wholesome when he went on his epic journey. He also has very superhuman strength. He shows this in several ways and different times during all his experiences. For these […]
Woman hollering Creek written by Sandra Cisneros is a short story that is very interesting because it narrates the destruction of a woman’s dreams called Cleofilas. It begins when she is given into marriage to Juan Pedro while her father telling her that, ‘there is no time I will abandon you because I am your […]
In the organization, every individual’s ethnic, spiritual and social differences should be recognized and respected. People are different from each other, and thus, it becomes important to offer them support and respect. The difference may be from their religious beliefs. Clients may be Muslims while others Christians. Physical differences also exist where some may be […]
Introduction People try to redeem themselves from their past evil acts. These evil acts may be as a result of conflicting principles. Hosseini in his novel, Redemption in the kite running, demonstrates the ability for a person to better themselves after being involved in war, whilst pointing out that one can never truly be in […]
Inclusivity of special needs students in classes with normal students provide an equal ground to compete but do not make them equal. Disability is not inability, and the disabled children can have high skills that the other students but learning to them are a challenge. The students find it very hard to find friends and […]
These are some benefits I got from the session regarding the issue I discussedI talked freely, which made me address the weight on my shoulders with ease. Although I feel like I am aware about my problems, I still have a problem dealing with it. Furthermore, I learned that I am becoming clearer about what […]
The alcoholic recovery is a lifelong process that requires a proper guideline from psychotherapy. It is a 12-step meeting where group members assist themselves and others to stay sober through regular attendance of the meetings. During the recovery, different group members were imperiled to experience severe withdrawals, physical illness, relationships problems, and physical illness. However, […]
Question Conduct an observational experiment to investigate how the exam timetable affected the performance of students in sevens exams in a class of eighteen students. Description Divide the student into three groups of six and name them as group A, B and C. Set three exam timetables. Schedule the time of doing the exams in […]
Immigration officers at USCIS AmericaDear Ms. /Mr.I am writing this letter regarding the I-485 application, I have been waiting for my green card to be processed for a very long time. I would be grateful if my inquiries were considered. , I registered for permanent American resident, went for the interview with my family, waited […]
When I was still young about 12 years old, we lived with my cousins at our place especially over the holidays. During such times we had much fun and most of it was doing the silly things that many did not like. We were used to making jokes about anyone that we thought had a […]
I am having problems with boundaries with my daughter Overall, she is a good girl, but she has 21 years rude attitude driving me crazy. (short laugh) makes me frustrating T1: It is sound like you have a difficult time with your daughter. In the same time, you include RUDE ATTITUDE could explain or give […]
Many people argue that lying is a selfish act and those who tell lies only do this to benefit themselves rather than the receivers of the lie. For instance, people would lie to get a job, better commissions, better grades or even promotions at work. Others will lie to achieve some psychological rewards such as […]
