One of the most biased and controversial topics in the field of philosophy is that of a statement, and the questioning of "Can a machine know?" The problems associating and surrounding this topic are endless, because of all the different biases, reasonable and skeptical thoughts that people contribute to the discussions.

Machines are only tools created by humans to help humans seek of their path to knowledge; they are not capable of doing anything without humans. Although there could be one day where machines would ultimately have their "own" intelligence and emotions, until now machines cannot react to anything and express themselves in their own way yet. Thus, machines do not know.

Literatures are written about the author's experiences and/or the perception of the author about a certain matter in his life or the world. These may be truthful to the author for he or she can relate to such literature, but for other people this is not the matter. People around the world need hard facts and evidence in order to believe that something is in fact the truth.

Discusses the scientific nature of Karl Marx's social theories. Uses Karl Popper's standards of science. Describes Marx's lasting influence on social institutions.

Essay attempts to answer the question, "Can Philosophers prove God's Existence?"

Arguments include the recent halt by the American judicial system of executions by several states, including Illinois, how politics and emotional rhetoric play a part in capital punishment by sending defendants to their deaths by lethal injection, how it should be abolished, and about the pain of the victim's families for the brutal crimes. The essay also covers how some people believe capital punishment to be cruel and unusual punishment and is not cost-effective, as well as how the death penalty goes against religious scripture and the will of God. Also covered are the ideas of how innocent people are sometimes wrongly convicted due to incompetent legal representation, perjured or mistaken testimony, erroneous police work, forced confessions, or simply not being able to afford reputable attorneys.

This is an essay why Cephalus departs the scene early in Plato's Republic.  Focuses on his concern for the afterlife.

The theory developed by Charles Darwin in 1859 in his book The Origin of Species is considered not only one of the greatest scientific discoveries ever but, also a system of knowledge that revolutionized the fundamental patterns of thought. This discovery was the theory of evolution. The theory of evolution shattered old beliefs and philosophies and imposed the necessity for building new ones. Two of the great ideologies that developed from Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are Darwinism and Social Darwinism. These two ideologies are often linked to each other and to some extent are intertwined in each other.

The philosophical view of the Dalai Lama and Friedrich Nietzche compared. The Dalai Lama viewed compassion for others as a guide for ethical behavior. Nietzche wrote that the religious nature and the pronouncements of religions stifle humankind's natural behaviors.

This is a critical response on the effects of Plato's 'Republic' on Renaissance thinking. Argues that Plato's Republic was a necessary catalyst for the advancement of human knowledge through the idea of using inductive reasoning.

The difference in connotation between the words "cult" and "religion." Both words can describe a congregation who believes in one common idea, so why do the two words evoke completely opposite images?