Category: Philosophy

After we gain an understanding of an idea or argument, we are in the position to think critically about it. That is, we can evaluate it for its truth. This second mini-paper is all about thinking critically about the idea or argument you described in your first mini-paper. The first step of this paper is…

Deontology vs. Utilitarianism: Navigating Ethics in Contemporary Society Understanding Ethics: An Introduction to Moral Values and Principles Before college, I had no idea what ethics was, but I often heard the word “ethical” used in daily conversation. To me, ethics was a synonym for fair/just, and I really did not know what ethics was even…

Exploring William Clifford’s Argument on Personal Beliefs and Ethics of Belief Navigating Belief and Evidence: William Clifford’s Perspective on Rational Belief in ‘The Ethics of Belief’ William Clifford is one of the great mathematicians and is remembered as an intellectual and authority in science. While other scientists were worried that a collapse in religion would…