Self-Recognition, Play, and Plato’s Philosophy of Justice
The Stadium in the Mirror
Lacan was a French psychoanalyst of the twentieth century. According to Lacan, all babies go through the mirror stage, which is essential for the formation of personality. The baby, between 6 and 18 months, reaches a moment of recognition in the mirror and a moment of joy and enthusiasm.
This stage is very important for the formation of the “ego” personality. The individual’s identity is essential to identify with some image, but it is also the first trap: the child is identified
Read MoreMoral Action, Ethics, and Human Behavior: A Comprehensive Analysis
Moral Man and Moral Action
Moral man is responsible to himself: he is responsible for what he does, and is a moral being.
Free Moral Action
The free and open character of the action makes the human being responsible for his actions. This is the basic moral character: when the subject acts in accordance with the rules, he acts properly (is moral); when he decides freely, he acts incorrectly (is immoral). But in any case, failing to act within the framework of this code of regulations (or observing them
Read MoreKant’s Critique of Pure Reason: A Summary
According to the Kantian project, whose goal is to make a critique of reason, Kant has to answer four questions. The first is, “What do I know?” This question is answered in the Critique of Pure Reason. Rationalism and empiricism are the two philosophical currents that predominated in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Rationalism, on the basis of innate ideas, and empiricism, encrypting the source of our knowledge in experience, conclude with Hume, who argues that we cannot strictly know
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Ethics in University Studies
Professional Ethics: A Foundation for Integrity
Professional work, organized within a social community, requires ethical values to ensure overall quality. Each profession must adhere to an order that promotes harmonious work, guided by individual conduct and collective regulation. Professional classes, defined by their specialized tasks and knowledge, are specific societal groups. A profession should not merely be a means of livelihood, but a fulfilling purpose driven
Read MoreUnderstanding Self, Nature, Happiness, and Universal Human Order
Understanding the Concept, Process, and Tools of Self-Exploration
Concept of Self-Exploration:
Self-exploration is the process of understanding oneself, one’s purpose in life, and one’s relationship with others and nature. It is a conscious process of introspection where an individual examines their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the light of their core values. Self-exploration seeks to discover what truly matters to an individual and aligns their actions with their inner values and the
Read MoreNietzsche’s Philosophy: Reality, Knowledge, and the Superman
The Problem of Reality: The Will to Power
For Nietzsche, Western culture is founded on the idea established by Plato of the existence of two worlds: the sensible world and the world of ideas. The sensible world is considered an apparent reality, while the world of ideas is considered the authentic reality. This implies a negative assessment of the sensible world and a positive assessment of the intelligible world, which has led to a disregard for life in this world and its values.
Metaphysics is a
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