In a world full of lies‚ misinformation‚ over communication and agenda’s‚ truth is sometimes ignored or becomes irrelevant. The question is if truth has become so twisted that it doesn’t really exist in its original meaning anymore? If truth has been lost there must be a substitute‚ this is where post-truth originated. Post-truth is when decisions are based upon emotions rather than facts‚ this is dangerous because each person feels a different way and therefore can justify melding a subject to fit
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different philosophers‚ including Kierkegaard‚ Nietzsche‚ and Sartre. This paper further puts light on their respective accounts of the meaning and value of human existence; discusses which account is most preferred by me and certain problems with it. The three philosophers all subscribe to the existentialism philosophical position that demanded the recognition of the fabric of life and then considering it in both thinking and
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Collin Laguzza Pl215 Ethics Paper C 12/10/15 Friedrich Nietzsche explores the importance and true value of morality in his work On the Genealogy of Morality. Nietzsche fails to provide a concrete definition of morality however‚ he instills values and their relations to modern humanity. It has been clear that people do not doubt that good is highest in value compared to evil. Nietzsche questions if the opposite were true. He proposes that what we call good may actually be detrimental to our livelihood
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whys‚ we shelter their minds with ivory lies‚ so innocent and sweet‚ that’s what I adore” just like what Lovehatehero‚ a band‚ sings in the song‚ ivory lies build up a safe place for beautiful things‚ even if they are lies‚ ultimately. However‚ white lies‚ just like the pure color‚ are good things. In a family‚ parents tell little white lies to encourage their kids to behave nicely‚ for example. A survey found that parents tell their children 3000 white lies on average‚ just to get their own way
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As a society‚ we have become so accustomed to metaphors and empty truths that we absent-mindedly accept them. But if society is told a lie and believes it‚ does that turn the lie into the truth? For example‚ in the beginning of the human’s reign on this planet‚ humans thought the earth was flat only to be proven that the earth was in fact round. But if ordinary humans were told that the earth is flat and they accept that as the truth‚ live their life as though it is true‚ then what makes it untrue
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their beliefs and morals every day. Philosophers since the beginning of time have attempted to prove or disprove the existence of natural law which is what morals are based on. Some of the most significant philosophers to the topic are Aquinas and Nietzsche who specify the two sides of the argument. Although this is a topic discussed by mostly philosophers it also applies to the public because natural law is what dictates our every action. Natural law imposes rights and wrongs on the world but if it
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Analysis In The Gay Science‚ Friedrich Nietzsche talks about how “To grow tired of a possession is to grow tired of ourselves‚” and how sexual love is “a craving for a new property.” In The Prince‚ Niccolo Machiavelli talks about “whether it is better to be loved rather than feared‚ or feared rather than loved.” In Nietzsche’s text he focuses on how greed and love are similar to each other‚ while in Machiavelli’s text he contrast the idea of being feared rather than loved. The arrangement of both
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On the Genealogy of Morality‚ Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) believed that there are two types of morality mixed in the psychology of human beings (individual) and higher civilisation. This molarity originated from slavery (“will of Power”- where man was exploited by another man) in the past. Even though it does not exist in society today‚ the morality is still present. Slave-morality values kindness‚ humility and sympathy are regarded as "herd-morality" (Nietzsche‚ GM‚ and Preface 6). Master-morality
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Explore the themes of Secrets‚ Lies and the Truth in ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.’ All throughout the novel‚ the themes of secrets‚ lies and the truth consistently occur. Christopher Boone‚ the main character with Asperger’s Syndrome‚ admits to the readers that he cannot lie. The whole novel is actually based on secrets; as Christopher is covertly trying to discover Wellington’s murderer. Even though Christopher does not lie‚ he still manages to keep this secret about him
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Natasha Trethewey’s poem “White Lies” revolves around a young girl struggling to acknowledge her true identity as being half-white and half-black. She lives her daily life under the façade of a pure white girl. The inclusion of certain key colors in the poem provides the reader with vivid imagery as well as a significant underlying message. The colors also paint a portrait of a young girl untrue to herself and the sad yet honest proclamation of her betrayal towards her heritage. In the first stanza
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