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This article critically analyzes the concept of honor killings, arguing that they are really just violence justified by a distorted sense of honor, and that true honor can never be achieved at the expense of life. Suggest why and how legal and social change is needed.   Honor killing is the killing of a member of a group by another for having tarnished the honor of the family, tribe, or...

This article discusses aesthetic indifference and the nature of art, exploring how art can go beyond mere beauty to promote human introspection and change in social and ethical contexts.   Let’s say a shivering white rose is in front of us. It is one and the same object, but there are many different ways of perceiving it: it can be seen as a commodity that generates profit, or as an...

We will explore the nature of art, compare traditional and modern approaches to art theory, and discuss how the definition of art has expanded and different forms of art have been recognized as new genres.   When asked what art is, we might say something like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa or Beethoven’s symphony or ballet Swan Lake. And we wouldn’t be wrong. But what would...

In the past, humans were considered creatures of God, but with the advent of evolutionary theory, they have taken on the role of creators themselves. Now, attempts are underway to create a new human race through genetic manipulation, which poses significant ethical and social challenges for the future of humanity.   Historically, humans have been considered creatures of God. Human...

This article explains the process of creating a unique musical aesthetic that is different from Western music through the unique characteristics of the timbre, duration, and melody of Korean traditional music. It explores the depths of traditional music that preserves the independence of each instrument while achieving overall harmony.   Music is an art that is made of sound, so if the sound...

Electricity, an essential part of modern life, is produced in power plants through complex engineering principles. In particular, nuclear power plants have two types of reactors: boiling and pressurized reactors, which generate water vapor to turn turbines, which in turn generate electricity.   Electricity has become an integral part of modern life. From the appliances we use every day to...

Genetic engineering offers revolutionary possibilities for life extension and disease treatment, but it also raises ethical questions. It is important to consider the positive and negative impacts of this technology on human life, and to discuss its appropriate use and the decisions it will require from future societies.   Genetic engineering is the artificial manipulation of the genes of...

The free-rider problem in group work, a common problem faced by college students, explores how selfish behavior can sometimes be more efficient and beneficial, and suggests ways to strategically use selfishness in society.   College students have started classes. This time of year, college students are bombarded with assignments, and one of them is always group work. Group work is a pain for...

This article explains why altruistic behavior has been able to persist and evolve in human societies despite the laws of natural selection favoring selfish behavior, through the hypothesis of group selection. It discusses how human societies maintain altruistic behavior through cooperation and institutions, and how altruistic groups have an advantage in the competition for survival.   We see...