Friedrich Nietzsche once said‚ “By morality the individual is taught to become a function of the herd‚ and to ascribe to himself value only as a function…Morality is the herd instinct in the individual.” Is Morality absolute or relative? Although there are many interpretations explaining why both could be right‚ each of them have theories proving why they could also be wrong. There are billions of people on this earth who come from different cultural backgrounds. Even though no culture is the same
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1) Explain and evaluate the notions of Karma‚ samsara‚ and Nirvana? a) We know karma to be a chain of causes and necessary consequences in the world of human actions. Karma is the urge we have of doing something based on our previous actions or behavior. I believe the world has negative and positive energy. For example; an individual soul consists of negative and positive energy‚ which for a normal person‚ is balanced out. Therefore‚ what goes around comes around. In life we choose whether to listen
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How to Write Philosophical Literature Introduction Writing a novel with the intent of incorporating a philosophical theme can be one of the most daunting tasks for a philosopher. Due to the difficulty in portraying abstract themes in way that is both relatable and entertaining to the average reader‚ very few philosophers venture outside of the bounds of non-fiction. However‚ by masterfully utilizing the proper literary elements and settings presented in books such as Albert Camus’s “The Stranger
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for example‚ if it weren’t for intellectual debate? None—intellectual debate leads to scientific progress. [EXAMPLE 1] The reformation of outdated political ideas and concepts is also marked by struggle. [EXAMPLE 2] Finally‚ in the words of Friedrich Nietzsche‚ “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” This quotation captures the sentiment that personal growth arises from conflict. [EXAMPLE 3] First‚ historically‚ scientific progress has been inspired by conflicts of ideas. [TOPIC SENTENCE FOR EXAMPLE
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The Effects Of Music Downloads “Without music‚ life would be a mistake”. This particular quote by Friedrich Nietzsche shows how important the role of music in our life and how it may impact a certain individual’s life that lives without it. Music is incorporated into our daily lifestyle whether it is through a social aspect or a cultural aspect‚ that it could make one’s life to feel incomplete to live without it. The music industry is one of the most important and biggest industry because of the
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citizens of Russia both physical and mentally. His exclusion from society simply advances his nihilistic inclinations. As a result of this‚ he acquires the persona of the “superman”. The idea of the “superman” derives from the German philosopher‚ Friedrich Nietzsche‚ who refers to it as the separation between the weak and the strong. The strong is only populated by a minority of humanity. Raskolnikov’s desire to be against traditional norms places him as a figurative “superman”‚ who is superior and above
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Sometimes‚ words aren`t enough to make someone feel that you care for them. It needs a little effort to convince that you are. Είμαστε φτιαγμένοι από την ύλη των ονείρων" - William Shakespeare "What doesn’t kill you‚ makes you stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche "Dream‚ as if you’ll live forever. Live‚ as if you’ll die today." - James Dean "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." - Albert Einstein Rachel taught me to believe in myself and follow my dreams; Finn taught
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and ends cautioning that with malleability negative neurological effects are plausible. Carr introduces the argument for neurological flexibility with the tangible effects noted by Nietzsche‚ where the use of the mechanical typewriter changed Nietzsche’s writing style and choice of words. Following Nietzsche‚ Carr discusses the conceptualization of neurological flexibility through the examples of Freud‚ J.Z. Young‚ and William James. Freud‚ J.Z. Young‚ and William James‚ each theorized a brain
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Professor Mack Comparative Government (POLS 1220.32) 13 December 2011 The Art of Self-Interest: Sun-Tzu and Thucydides “Being fond of the truth‚ I am an admirer of antiquity‚” writes Confucius. (Kaplan‚ 40) The past contains lessons that apply to the future‚ because while time‚ place‚ individuals and creed change‚ people as a whole do not. The motivations are always the same. “Thus‚ as Aron notes‚ while our ideals have usually been peaceful‚ history has often been violent. Though this should
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Within this essay I plan to focus on one change I wish to make within in life. I then plan to complete an assessment and form an intervention plan‚ I hope to then be able to reflect on the processes involved and discuss the similarities and differences in supporting change for young people. Change: To make the form‚ nature‚ content‚ future course‚ etc.‚ of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one ’s name; to change one ’s opinion; to change the
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