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always considered as an end in himself" (35). In other words, this man would ultimately be persuaded not to take his own life by ...

In one page this paper explains Russell's The Problems of Philosophy in which he discusses how a priori knowledge exists and emplo...

are the core of moral tradition as defined within the context of societal constraints. Most people associate moral tradition with...

first place and eschewing the monetary aspect so often clouding ones ethical perspective. "Looking back now on all previous attem...

area where the mines were laid" (14). Only the most determined and profit-oriented marketer or the one with no sense of moral scru...

the mind" then "no physical thing exists outside the mind" (McGreal 252). Third, primary qualities such as solidity, extension, sh...

This research paper examines Kant's philosophy of transcendental deduction, with a specific focus on the transcendental unity of a...

of subjective satisfaction (Seifert, 2003). Moral goodness just is. One looks at a baby or a puppy and thinks that these living th...

that the morality of choice is based on the greater good. The saying, "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" arise...

the old mans money to the poor. While he fears being found out, when he is, the people not only forgive him, but elect him their n...

understanding. For example, Kants The Critique of Pure Reason (1781) begins with the words: "There can be no doubt that all our kn...

they are wage laborers or business owners. To some extent, Marx has a point, but only to an extent. Kant has a different take on...

is on a morphine drip to which there is attached only one instruction: decrease the drip when respirations reach four per minute....

to their marriage, but they lust in their hearts. Some might fault such individuals anyway, because they are acting only due to th...

or observation. For example we can only argue that the mans eyes are blue by looking at his eyes. Here we have a statement that ne...

any experience they may have gained in this aspect. Rational beings need not confer with others in order to determine a true good ...

(Nietzsche, 1974). It does seem to be true that when someone supports old institutions and mainstays they are applauded by the lar...

Arguments for the Existence of God Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known as one of the most influential Western philosophers today....

physical body to be sold, for the enjoyment of others, is tantamount to transforming the human body into a physical object. Kant...

In three pages these concepts are defined and then the concept of pleasure is examined through an application of Immanuel Kant's c...

degrading 5. Throughout history we have evidence of right versus wrong; of morality versus immorality 6. In this way, it...

nature of human thought. Kants stance is extremely rational. However, some of his maxims prove to be unworkable in regards to ce...

Therefore, Kant reasons, perception of this permanent is possible only through a thing outside me" (Kant 245, B275). What makes K...

In four pages concepts of religion, God, and transcendence are considered in a comparative analysis of Kant's philosophy and Hegel...

of poetry, since it is the expression of imagination that allows for emotional comprehension. Introduction Imagination i...

of knowledge through experience, and so is the basis for synthetic statements that are linked to a postiori knowledge. Kant used ...

first time Kant introduced the notion of the human mind as a creator of experience instead of merely a passive recipient (Immanuel...

Oath. This was traditionally taken by all graduating doctors, but many institutions do not insist on it toady. The original oath h...

exceeds any individual persons comprehension. Transcendence then exceeds all human capacity. This concept is not foreign to the re...

freedom of speech as well as to be able to use reason publicly in all matters without fear of retribution, is very important. It i...