The given paper will primarily focus on the application of major philosophical perspectives or views of Popper and Kuhn on the theory of positivism in sociology. Positivism is one of the leading trends in sociology, which played an important role in its formation and development. It proceeds from the fact...
Introduction Confucianism and Daoism are among well-known Eastern philosophical and religious doctrines. These teachings have both similar and distinctive features, and the long history of their formation and development explains specific approaches to the interpretation of universal human values and norms. The religious foundations of statehood promoted by the two...
Introduction The 21st century is well-familiar with the socioeconomic phenomenon of globalism which has overtaken the world. However, globalism remains a small part of and is largely supported by a concept known as multilateralism which emerged back in the 20th century as the ‘new world order’ and gradually developed. It...
Introduction Religion has been an integral part of human life for many millennia. It has a direct impact on many social and psychological processes. Even in the modern world, disputes about such fundamental issues as God and religion do not subside. Theology and philosophy of religion are concerned with the...
Determinism and Free Will People often live without understanding the reasons behind their reactions and behavior. When psychologists and philosophers try to define the factors that make humans act the way they do, there is no single theory that all the researchers accept. Some believe that people exercise free will...
Introduction The nature of a biological individual is a problematic issue to discuss, and this question is actively debated in the context of the philosophy of science. According to Dupré and O’Malley (2009), biological individuals, including different types of organisms, are not autonomous, as theorists and practitioners are inclined to...
Introduction Immanuel Kant and Jean Jacques Rousseau are considered to be among the most prominent philosophers of their epoch. Undoubtedly, their views and theories are worth full appreciation and deep consideration. Some of their ideas are incredibly relevant nowadays, contributing to understanding many issues, ranging from inequality to immorality. The...
Introduction Throughout history, the attention of philosophers was directed to the attempts to grasp the meaning of life and the search for universal wisdom. However, despite the common intention, their approaches differed depending on their perceptions of reality, which resulted in the emergence of numerous schools. In other words, the...
Sophists have played a crucial role in shaping the Ancient Greek civilization and, consequently, the entire Western civilization. Initially, they were philosophers and scholars who taught various subjects for money. They managed to transform Athens and contributed to the promotion of the cultural and social roles that ensured the city’s...
Introduction Technological advancement and the development of human society have been some of the most widely discussed and considered topics in the field of philosophy. With the introduction of new mechanisms that allow people to move along the line of progress, the bright minds of every generation start to wonder...