In the study of moral philosophy, there have been many ethical theories developed. The theories have been devised with the end goal of establishing a system that can properly advise us on which actions are right and which are wrong. The totality of ethical systems comes with a diversity of…

In Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, he sets out on the project of understanding the good and how one ought to live in order to live a good life. In discussing how humans can live a good life, he does little to touch on what he would describe or define as a…

The concept of Philosophy evolved out of a familiar and natural route of inquiry, people exchanging ideas through discussion. Despite its origin, the use of the dialectic method is insufficient in the inquiry of platonic forms. Through an analysis of the dialogue Sophist by Plato this message is ever-present. I…

Intuition is one of the most widespread forces across humanity. Some of our intuitions help us solve problems in what seems to be an unconscious way. Intuition is this almost spooky force that compels us to believe certain things as bold as a god-like creator or as simple as opening…

Passive Listening: Surveying Causes and Effects on Music When was the last time you sat down and listened to an album all the way through? When was the last time you just put on music and listened to it? Not studying, exercising, driving or even daydreaming. Chances are you can’t…

It is certainly uncommon to find something that is definitively universal. Across any society, race, religion or what you may, one thing is sure to be there, stress. The dualistic nature of stress allows it to be the immolating fire that motivates and inspires, while also being the perpetrator of…

It’s 2011, the word on the street was there was some new app. At the time few people had smartphones and even less were proficient enough to even know how to use them. The app was Instagram. Photo editing app first, sharing platform second. Some were drawn in while others…