What is Philosophy?: Relationship of Philosophy to Other Fields of Thought
What is philosophy? How is it related to other fields of thought? How is it different? In response to these questions, nine preeminent scholars create an insightful view of philosophy and the role it plays in contemporary society.
What is Justice?: What is Justice?
From the day they are born, people's chances in life differ. Some inherit money, social status, and good health; others are given far less. Justice, for some, is about redistributing the benefits and burdens, and providing an equality of opportunity...
Does the End Justify the Means?: Utilitarian Principle of Ethics, The
Construction of the Bakun Dam is part of a major power plant project deep in the rainforest of Borneo. Although over 30 villages must be evacuated, 10,000 people moved, and 150,000 acres of rainforest destroyed the government of Malaysia defends the...
What is the Meaning of Life?: What is the Meaning of Life?
Is there a Divine Plan that can give purpose and meaning to our lives? Hegel and Mark argued that meaning for individual lives comes from contributing to the progress of history, the arena in which humans come to the full realization of reason and f...