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human comparable with Kants ideas? For Nietzsche, the noble human being strives to be alone, to stand up for himself, to take on r...
never having existed at all (Kant). He also points out that we have "nothing before us that could now teach us anything about our ...
As things now stand, much is lacking which prevents men from being, or easily becoming, capable of correctly using their own reaso...
exceeds any individual persons comprehension. Transcendence then exceeds all human capacity. This concept is not foreign to the re...
is not particularly concerned with explaining the universe, but rather offers the argument to how that God exists. "You ask me, wh...
perceive it or try to measure it. Zebrowski (1994) remarks that Kant "denied the reality of passing time" (p.80). For Kant, both ...
more righteous than if one was merely envious of anothers success even if the successful person had done nothing wrong. Of course,...
costs of replacing the employee should the need arise. This can be examined not only in terms of modern morals and the way it may ...
In four pages concepts of religion, God, and transcendence are considered in a comparative analysis of Kant's philosophy and Hegel...
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...
any experience they may have gained in this aspect. Rational beings need not confer with others in order to determine a true good ...
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...
(Nietzsche, 1974). It does seem to be true that when someone supports old institutions and mainstays they are applauded by the lar...
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 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...
to their marriage, but they lust in their hearts. Some might fault such individuals anyway, because they are acting only due to th...
of poetry, since it is the expression of imagination that allows for emotional comprehension. Introduction Imagination i...
Therefore, Kant reasons, perception of this permanent is possible only through a thing outside me" (Kant 245, B275). What makes K...
Arguments for the Existence of God Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known as one of the most influential Western philosophers today....
Oath. This was traditionally taken by all graduating doctors, but many institutions do not insist on it toady. The original oath h...
of knowledge through experience, and so is the basis for synthetic statements that are linked to a postiori knowledge. Kant used ...
physical body to be sold, for the enjoyment of others, is tantamount to transforming the human body into a physical object. Kant...
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...
In three pages these concepts are defined and then the concept of pleasure is examined through an application of Immanuel Kant's c...
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...