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    ‘Words‚ words‚ words’: Hamlet’s philosophy of action Central to any drama is action. What distinguishes drama from other literary forms is the very fact that it is acted upon a stage‚ that voice is given to the words and that movement creates meaning. It is‚ therefore‚ puzzling that the most seminal dramatic work in the English language contains‚ arguably‚ precious little of what many might describe as dramatic action. Nevertheless it has moved‚ enthralled and‚ what is more‚ entertained generations

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    American University of Central Asia Existence of God Thomas Aquinas‚ Rene Descartes Sydykova Aizirek Introduction to philosophy Beishegul Alieva 11.03.2013 There are different questions of reality. Each man on the earth wants to know some things obviously‚ but there are some of them which people cannot obviously prove‚ for example how world was created‚ existence of God‚ what morality‚ justice‚ knowledge

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    Functions of Philosophy

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    The functions of philosophy are the uses of the subject to us as individuals and as members of a society. Some contemporary thinkers called the Analytic philosophers see philosophy as a study that essentially simplifies and analyses issues and statements pertaining to other subjects in order to enable us understand them better. The functions of philosophy are explained as follows: 1.Analytical Function This has to do with the analysis and clarification of ideas‚ issues‚ and statements to

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    Branches of Philosophy

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    Describe the branches of philosophy There are five types of branches in philosophy. These branches can be categories as Metaphysics‚ Epistemology‚ Ethics‚ Politics‚ and Estetics. The first branch of philosophy is Metaphysics‚ also known as the study of existence. Metaphysics act as a foundation in philosophy as well as the foundation of the view of our world. Metaphysics is very important to all of us as it help us to deal with reality by explaining and interpreting the world and nature around

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    Branches of philosophy The following branches are the main areas of study: • Metaphysics investigates the nature of being and the world. Traditional branches are cosmology and ontology. • Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge‚ and whether knowledge is possible. Among its central concerns has been the challenge posed by skepticism and the relationships between truth‚ belief‚ and justification. • Ethics‚ or ’moral philosophy’‚ is concerned with questions of how

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    Homosexuality in Modern American Culture: Understanding‚ Reconciling‚ Resolving Samuel Nze Contemporary Moral Issues Sister Marian Brady Fall 2012 Homosexuality is a contemporary moral issue in modern America. It is also a controversial one. Homosexuality simply defined is the situation wherein an individual prefers to have sexual relations with members of the individual’s own sex. Homosexuality applies to male and female‚ and the acts considered homosexual are not delimited to sexual

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    Philosophy and Socrates

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    world. His teachings‚ famous arguments‚ and ideas began the outgrowth of all later western philosophies. Born in 469 BC just outside of Athens‚ Socrates was brought up properly‚ and thoroughly educated. He was raised as most Athenians; developing both physical and mental strengths. Socrates then went on to learn from Archelaus the philosopher. Here he studied astronomy‚ mathematics‚ and was introduced to philosophy‚ which was a new concept at the time. Archelaus taught of explanations for the world with

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    Relevance Of Philosophy Introduction Political Philosophy/Ethics/Logic and reasoning play a great deal in decision making‚ espescially in economic ones. Economic policy implemented by certain governments will be dependent on THEIR philosophy. As economics is all subjective. Conservative ideologies tends to keep taxes lower whereas liberal ideologies influence in taxing the rich more. I have found whilst learning about philosophy‚ that it is not a DIRECTLY pertinent subject like say architecture

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    The Value of Philosophy In the introductory lecture notes to this course I stated that we would start with a working definition of philosophy as being the “love of wisdom.” I have found‚ though‚ that just about every other definition attempted has many shortcomings. No one definition seems adequate to define what it means to engage in philosophy. Consequently‚ I think it is best to think of the philosopher in the somewhat imprecise term of a lover of wisdom. Someone who is continually in

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    MORAL PHILOSOPHY What is moral philosophy ? Moral philosophy is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with ethics. Ethics can be defined as the study of right and wrong in human endeavours‚ it helps one to answer such questions as what is the proper course of action in a given situation‚ what one should do ? It helps us identify the moral correctness of our conduct. From the very dawn of philosophy right up until this very day‚ ethics has been at the very core of the rational thinkers cognizance

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