by davidstocker | Sep 23, 2024 | David Stocker, Philosophy
Moral relativism is the philosophical concept that ethical judgments and moral principles are not absolute but are instead relative to individual cultures, societies, or personal preferences. According to this view, there is no universal or objective standard for...
by davidstocker | Sep 23, 2024 | David Stocker, Philosophy
The debate over free will and determinism is one of the oldest and most profound in philosophy. It poses a fundamental question about human existence: Are we truly free to make our own choices, or are our actions determined by external forces beyond our control? This...
by davidstocker | Sep 23, 2024 | David Stocker, Philosophy
The question of whether a universal moral code exists is one of the most debated topics in philosophy. Meta-ethics, the branch of ethics that investigates the nature of morality, provides a framework for exploring this question. It goes beyond asking what is right or...
by davidstocker | Sep 23, 2024 | David Stocker, Philosophy
Postmodernism, as a philosophical movement, emerged in the mid-20th century as a reaction to modernism’s grand narratives and certainties. While modernism emphasized progress, science, and the search for absolute truths, postmodernism challenged these ideas,...
by davidstocker | Aug 27, 2024 | Philosophy, David Stocker
Language is more than just a tool for communication; it is the very framework through which we understand and engage with the world. The philosophy of language explores how words shape our reality, influence our thoughts, and define our relationships with others. From...
by davidstocker | Aug 27, 2024 | David Stocker, Philosophy
The problem of evil is one of the oldest and most profound philosophical and theological challenges. It grapples with a question that has puzzled humanity for millennia: If a benevolent, omnipotent God exists, why do bad things happen? This dilemma touches the core of...
