Essays on Philosophy

The movie "The Dead Poets Society" is about a group of private school boys in the North East. They encounter a teacher, Mr. Keating, whom is a little different than most teachers. He wanted to instill the motivation to look past what society was telling them to do rather than teach the normal curriculum. He used Thoreau's ideas on transcendentalism by showing them to transcend or go beyond the rules that society poses and create their own independence. Mr. Keating…...

In the world of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "nothing is more simple than greatness, to be simple is to be great". Emerson believed in simplifying life, he believed that the less possessions a person had the less they had to worry about. He developed a new and creative way of philosophy titled transcendentalism. Transcendentalism dealt with finding joy in nature, simplicity, and individualism. Simplicity is the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded. Simplifying life cuts back on stress and worries.…...

Self Reliance -Ralph Waldo Emerson Voicing his lessons and thoughts on dependence and independence, Emerson wrote this essay to discuss the ability to be self-reliant and self-sustaining. Individuals in a society are forced to conform and fit an ideal image. They are constantly shaped and altered by their environment. However, true knowledge lies in the discovery within an individual. To know what constitutes a man, is the ultimate door to independence. This originality and individuality is what history celebrates, be…...

Students will learn best what they want and need to know. That is, when they have developed the skills of analyzing what is important to them and why, as well as the skills of directing their behavior towards those wants and needs, they will learn more easily and quickly. Most educators and learning theorists would agree with this statement, although they might disagree on exactly what contributes to student motivation. Knowing how to learn is more important than acquiring a…...

As Renaissance man. societal workers operate from a base of diverse accomplishments which enable them to assist persons with personal jobs. while at the same time facing the larger issues which are debatable for communities or organisations. Based upon the Generalist Intervention Model. today’s societal worker must be equipped with a accomplishment set that is able to turn to micro. mezzo and macro systems in order to consequence alteration and reference issues at each of these degrees. Micro systems are…...

Acquiring knowledge and necessary skills to teach the community about health-related behavior, screening, and early detection methods as well as preventive measures. Is the responsibility of nurses for a dominant role in cancer prevention. The majority of the respondents in this study knew of HPV is the sexual transmission, as the main cause of cervical cancer; this determination is consistent with results that are obtained by Ursa et al in his written report which was conducted among nurses in Tanzania…...

Communism is a system of government in which ownership of property is ascribed to the community. Cohen (4) defines communism as a system of organization in which all social and economic activities are controlled by a totalitarian state dominated a self-perpetuating state. Communism became a major concern of the U.S during the cold war; a period when the U.S was committed to contain domination of Russia in the eastern and central Europe. Although there were only a few American communists…...

VEDANTA philosophy was one of several thought currents from abroad that reached New England in the early decades of the 19th century and contributed to the thinking of Emerson and Thoreau. Emerson’s interest in the sacred writings of the East probably began: . ring his Harvard days and continued throughout his life. He knew Laws of Manu, Vishnupurana, the Bhagvad- Gita, and Katha Upanishad: There are numerous references to these scriptures in his Journals and Essays. Thoreau, too, was introduced…...

The transcendentalist Emerson, Longfellow, and Thoreau in the 1850’s in Massachusetts did not like modernization, science, and technology. But they did believe in nonconformity, self-reliance, and confidence. These transcendentalist believed in nonconformity and confidence. An example modernization in our world can be found in the song “Soundtrack to my life”, by KiD CuDi and in another song “Drop the World”, by Lil Wayne. In Emerson’s nonconformists quote, “but if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars”,…...

Many individuals in our world are frequently attempting to be self-reliant; trying to make it on their own and be original in idea and true to themselves. Much of those people end up conforming and doing what has actually been done in the past. They end up walking down the worn path that many have actually strolled before. However, a popular author called Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that you require to venture off the main course and explore brand-new concepts…...

Anti-Transcendentalism in the Work of Edgar Allan Poe Life and death are concepts that are widely known by men and women of all cultures. Many pieces of literature are written about these topics since they are well known but not everyone understands the meaning of living and dying. Death seems to be the tougher of these two concepts to be discussed. This is most likely due to the fact that once a person dies they are gone forever. While many…...

The Romantic Era followed the Age of Reason. While the Age of Reason involved emphasis on science and rational thinking, Romanticism was the exact opposite. Romantics valued feeling and intuition over reason. They recognized the worth of the individual, and praised beauty, imagination, and innocence. Some of these writers were Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau. Through this paper the writer intends to present the reasons that these three authors are considered Romantic writers. Margaret Fuller demonstrated…...

In the 20th century, psychology began to boom with different methods of therapy for individuals from many backgrounds. Along with these different approaches, many of them differed on specific viewpoints such as understanding one’s purpose in life. Two approaches that circle around this viewpoint are humanism and existentialism. These two approaches emerged before the 20th century, but modern day psychotherapy from these two approaches have influenced society to think about their purpose and role in the world. Humanistic psychology emerged…...

During the Renaissance period, the church/ religion was a big part of everyday life being a guide for how life should be lived. There was protocol and how life was meant to be lived and women and men had standards to uphold such as women being dainty and beautiful, men had to have a sort of strength and masculine leader type quality being the head of the household. Classical Humanism gave mankind a realization of their own worth and dignity…...

In the play “Hamlet” William Shakespeare uses the character of Prince Hamlet to pose conversant existential questions. Existentialism is defined as “a philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.”, this definition holds its validity when considering the ideas brought up in “Hamlet”. Existential philosophers since the late 17th like century Soren Kierkegaard have been studying questions like “How should we…...

The 4th of July in the year 1786 remains a special day in the history of the USA, being the day when the nations making up the USA come together into a confederation of states. This came as a result of the Declaration of Independence by the thirteen British colonies within that period, that joined up into the confederation. After granting them independence, the Great Britain facilitated the formation of the confederation of states as documented in the Treaty of…...

What is no one spoke English anymore? What if it was illegal to celebrate Christmas? What if a new race of people decided to invade America and force Americans out of their homes? This was what happened to Native Americans during America’s Westward Expansion. Native American culture disappeared because America’s westward expansion forced them out of their homeland, disease and violence killed millions of them, and new laws gave them no rights. Life in the Western Hemisphere was much different…...

Prior to moving West, Northern America had gone through various wars and battles, one being the Seven Years War, also known as the French and Indian War. The French and Indian war had been fought between England and Britain for control over North America. The two fought each other along with their Indian and colonist allies in a war that lasted seven years. When the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 it put an end to the fighting between…...

When going to a store, customer service is able to dictate anybody's experience, which usually dictates if the consumer will plan on going back or not. This has the same concept of physical therapy. Physical therapy, such as all healthcare, has “ever-changing” rules and regulations that need to be followed. Many ethical issues are introduced in physical therapy, as well as any other profession. Avoiding regulatory fraud and abuse, practicing relevant dilemma’s and being logical with alternative payments (Medicare) are…...

Defining what services are can be a challenge because many products we see today are a combination of goods and services. Pearson’s Operations Management textbook defines services as, “including repair and maintenance, government, food and lodging, transportation, insurance, trade, financial, real estate, education, legal, medical and entertainment” (Heizer, Render, & Munson, 2016). Services are intangible products, therefore the healthcare that we receive is a service. There are many ethical challenges that medical executives, patients and medical staff face in healthcare.…...

On January 12, 2018 author Alex Kingsbury wrote an article based on the ethical dilemma of students being recorded during school. In Boston, the parents of Ben Pollack, a disabled teenager, wanted him to carry an audio recorder during school to confirm that he was not being bullied or maltreated. On a Monday, a federal appeals court heard arguments on the topic which was brought up by his southern Maine school district. The school cited the privacy rights of other…...

Owing to scientific and technical advances, the structure of the health care industry is constantly changing. Issues in the delivery of health care services are of considerable concern to healthcare establishments, both legal and ethical. Healthcare practitioners work for their patients' well-being and health while upholding legal and ethical principles. Health dilemmas are inevitable. Living wills and instructions in healthcare are commonly blurred. Living wills are the patient's wishes expressed in the judgment of the patient if they could determine…...

Throughout history, anytime an invention or technology has been presented to public, there has been criticism of some sort. Inventions such as the printing press, light bulb, television, alternating current, flight, vaccines, personal computer, phones and internet in received severe criticism due to their perceived effect on humanity. We all realize the importance of these technologies and how they can be utilized to make our life easier and more efficient. But it must be accepted that new inventions come with…...

Introduction This paper is intended to review the history of business ethics, look at what it means, review some current ethics issues and what the future holds for business ethics. History The phrase “business ethics” has been used in a number of different ways. And therefore, the history can differ depending on what information you are looking for. The most modern concept dates back to the rise of anti-big business protest groups in the United States in the 1970’s. A…...

In the case “Conflict of an Insurance Broker,” Yes I think A&A would ethically responsible in its role as a broker by permitting the museum to make the poorer choice. A&A should present the low bid from Reliable. In fact, A&A should present all the bids to client and tell pros and cons about each to its client. As a broker, the work is not making decision but give advice. If it doesn't present all option, it can be considered…...

America is universally known as the land of diversity. So, it is only natural that besides racial diversity, there is a diversity in communities that live on its ground. One of the most famous religious groups that exists in America is the Amish community. The utter seclusion they live in makes them either invisible to the people around them, or they view them as an attraction. Their way of life was not so different from their neighbors when they arrived…...

Not all the news sources are trustworthy nor all the scientific journals (Munafò & Flint, 2010). As a researcher, a future doctor, a student or even a normal citizen, it is crucial to expand critical thinking in order to distinguish between valid information and propaganda (Maudsley & Strivens, 2000). Maudsley & Strivens, (2000) have claimed that thinking is a “teachable skill “; and is not an inherited attribute like human intelligence which has been distributed among human beings unevenly. Therefore,…...

The theory of social responsibility is based on a system of ethics, in which decision and actions must be ethically approved before continuing. If the action or choice causes harm society or the environment, then it is thought to be socially untrustworthy (Pachamama Alliance , 2017). There two examples of a social responsibility activity perform by business organizations. PETRONAS is the short for Petroliam National Berhad. As an incorporated company, it was founded on the 17th of August 1974. It…...

Majority of the businesses have their aims and goals set which act as a guideline. They aim at having maximum profits for both their owners and the shareholders. However, this cannot be achieved without ethics. It means that business ethics are significant in ensuring that a company ca ton make profits, (Joyner & Payne, 2002). The importance of social responsibility, in this case, is that the values, norms, and policies of the company must be followed and adhered. Business ethics…...

Life Satisfaction Life Satisfaction is the methods by which individuals demonstrate their feelings and conclusions (states of mind) and how they feel about their introduction and choices for what's to come. It is a measure of progress and might be evaluated like way, satisfaction with relations with others and with accomplished goals, self-considerations, and self-saw capacity to acclimate to customary everyday presence. It is having an ideal viewpoint of one's life as opposed to an appraisal of current estimations. Life…...

Does anyone else have this hateful saying? Or bad. Well, I must admit that I do not like to sweat. I hate oozing and oozing bodies, where your clothes stick and where everything is wet. One moment you are hot, the other you are wet and cold. I realize that this discomfort prevents me from exercising and that my body moves in a healthy way. I understand. And I have to remember that I live in a modern house, with…...

'If there is no struggle, there is no progress.'-Frederick Douglass This is my favorite quote, and I have truly lived this quote especially on my journey of discovering my true purpose in my life. During my last year of college, I took two summer classes that were geared toward middle grades language arts. At this time in my life, I had my 6 month old baby girl, and I was trying to maintain my GPA. It was definitely hard juggling…...

When we consider the concept of utilitarianism we base it on the pleasures and pains we encounter and how they balance regarding maximizing happiness overall. As Jeremy Bentham defines, “whatever will maximize utility; producing the most pleasure or happiness and avoiding or preventing pain or suffering” in Sandel’s Justice (2007). When taking a utilitarianism viewpoint, the results and consequences, such as the overall happiness, are the focus point. Even further, John Stuart Mill’s principle of liberty argues that maximizing utility…...

“Football is God’s gift to humanity.” From the age of three, the tactical, physical, and elegant game of soccer has been a part of my life. When people meet me, one of the first thing’s they learn about me is my love for soccer. Over the past decade Saturdays and Sundays have always been filled with countless soccer games and tournaments, and the game has brought me and my family across the country. I started out playing for local recreational…...

Every being possess strengths and weaknesses which varies from individual to individual. An individual’s strength might be a weakness to another individual. Strength is a virtue that one possesses which comprises of skills and experiences. There are several tests out there that streams out personalized strengths and weaknesses but from my own perspective the Clifton strengths finder assessment and SWOT( Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ) analysis gives a detailed insight of one’s personality. Upon completing the Strengths finder the…...

The Republic by Plato follows a series of philosophical debates between Socrates and several of his colleagues. These debates attempt to decipher the meaning of justice and determine its role in Athenian society. The Republic reiterates a lot of the same themes as Plato’s earlier works, Protagoras in particular. One of such themes is Plato’s blatant aversion to sophism. In both The Republic and Protagoras, Socrates primarily serves as a conduit to express Plato’s grievances with sophists, which is why…...

The Holocaust was a period in history marked by the destruction of millions of Jews and others by factions of imperialists and believers who had different religion, social and political ideologies. The Holocaust had a great impact in global history and transnational characterization of nations (Assman, 2010). Historical experts perceive the event as a byproduct of undying fascism and strong inclinations toward the ideology of social Darwinism. It was perceived that belonging to weak societies meant that they were limited…...

Every time I see and hear in the news about criminals are committed every day and became the reason for a lot of people to be falling dead or getting seriously injured for the rest of their lives, I think to myself that the world is going crazy. It is changing to be a cruel, wild, and scary place to live in. I feel so scary that the kindness and mercy in the world is no longer exists in people.…...

There are many benefits a company can receive by increasing morale in the workplace but it can prove to be a very difficult task. When trying to instill a different environment or make necessary changes to a company it is good to remember that a company’s leadership is only as fast as their slowest player. Many leaders may at times forget that it takes all hands in a business or company performing at peak conditions for it to be successful…...

Absolute stability in philosophy refers to the concept of the unconditioned, ultimate, Supreme Being or wholly other. The term is used to describe anything that is free from restrictions and thus upholds independence, while rejecting relativism. On the other hand, relative stability is established as the thesis that all points of views are equally valid. The position holds that all moralities are equally good and all belief systems are equally valid. This essay discusses the concept of modernity and philosophies…...