The Matrix’s main theme is “Being as such”. Neo is a prisoner of artificial Intelligence, with no control over his reality or perception. While he believes he lives in the city and enjoys the hot weather, in fact his brain …
Category: Essays on Philosophy
Kierkegard believes many things. One of these is the truth of subjectivity. One can define truth as subjectivity in many different ways. In his view, truth is subjectivity (and therefore reality) and this is what he defines as faith. Kierkegaard’s …
“In today’s information age, ignorance is an option.” However, this is a common saying. The environment, upbringing and religion of a person can influence their worldview. These benefits are not available to everyone. It is impossible to avoid ignorance. Scholars …
Bertrand Russell (19 May 1872), a British philosopher, was well-known for his writings concerning social and moral issues. “In praise Idleness,” a 1935 book, is one such example. These thoughts were common during the period of industrial revolution and undeveloped …
Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and John Locke have been two of the most famous philosophical pairs throughout history. These men are often used in classrooms as discussion points to discuss a wide range of topics because of their clear philosophical …
Imagine yourself as a police officer who is out on patrol in a crowd. You spot the friendly gentleman you spoke to earlier at the merchandise. You hear him suddenly say, “Leave now.” Run! Run! I have a bomb that …