Ans: (AI) A virtue becomes a vice upon misapplication primarily when it is taken to an extreme (either in excess or deficiency), exercised at the wrong time, applied to the wrong situation, or practiced without the guiding principle of prudence. Aristotle described virtue as a “golden mean” between two vices—one of deficiency and one of… Continue reading Can virtue become a vice?
Category: Philosophy
Is God a blind watchmaker? – William Paley
William Paley (1802), an influential 18th-century English Anglican priest, philosopher argued that the complexity of nature, like a watch, proves an intelligent, purposeful designer (God). Conversely, Richard Dawkins’s 1986 book, The Blind Watchmaker, uses the term to describe natural selection, arguing that evolution operates without foresight or design, acting as a “blind” creator. Key Distinctions in the… Continue reading Is God a blind watchmaker? – William Paley
Unethical behaviour or psychological disorder?
Citing a psychological disorder to explain or justify unethical behavior is often referred to as a pathological explanation or, in legal and forensic contexts, diminished capacity or an insanity defense. When these behaviors are specifically linked to a long-term pattern of violating rights and social norms, the condition is typically identified as Antisocial Personality Disorder… Continue reading Unethical behaviour or psychological disorder?
Space and philosophy google gemini
In philosophy, space is debated as an objective entity, a relationship between objects, or a mental construct, while in theology, it serves primarily as the divine creation or a medium reflecting God’s omnipresence. The Role of Space in Philosophy The role of space in philosophy has evolved from ancient Greek metaphysics to modern physics, primarily… Continue reading Space and philosophy google gemini
An existential crisis of an Indian stock broker
Chapter 1 – A stock broker and his questions It was late evening 3 PM when Kiran entered his office room. He is working as an investment manager with the stock broker HHXFC securities. He has to make calls on stocks in the stock exchange. He recommends stocks to buyers. He analyses the technical side… Continue reading An existential crisis of an Indian stock broker
Socratic dialogues and theories of Truth in the field of medicine and internet(the age of information)
C.Manikandan, B.Tech(Biotechnology), MA Philosophy, India I like to begin the essay with a verse of Thirukkural couplet(as its my native language) written by Thiruvalluvar around 300 BCE to 5th century BCE. எப்பொருள் யார்யார்வாய்க் கேட்பினும் அப்பொருள்மெய்ப்பொருள் காண்ப தறிவு. (423) which translates to, “to discern the truth in everything, by whomsoever spoken, is wisdom”. Why I begin with… Continue reading Socratic dialogues and theories of Truth in the field of medicine and internet(the age of information)