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Reading can be started for a variety of reasons, such as a teacher’s recommendation, a friend’s recommendation, or self-improvement, and reading motivation can be categorized into “because” motivation, which is the reason you start reading, and “for” motivation, which is what you want to achieve through reading. These motivations can help form and sustain a...

When applying moral norms to real-life situations, we are faced with a choice between the universal principle of sangdo and the specific application of ke-do. Mencius sought to resolve moral dilemmas by using the two in harmony. In the modern world, the balance between the two can help us deal wisely with complex moral issues.   When we apply moral norms to concrete realities, we face the...

People tend to behave differently in crowds. Psychological mechanisms such as herding, synchronization, and social facilitation explain this. Anonymity, peer pressure, and the presence of others influence behavior, and understanding these factors can help you make fair and accurate judgments.   There are many horrific incidents in the news these days. Don’t ask, don’t tell...

Beardsley argues that the aesthetic object of a work of art cannot be defined by the subjective attitudes of the viewer, but must be based on the objective properties of the work itself. Through the principle of distinction and the principle of perceivability, he emphasizes the intrinsic qualities of a work of art to the exclusion of the artist’s intentions and physical aspects.  ...

The “group selection hypothesis” can explain why altruistic behavior still exists in modern societies where it is advantageous to pursue self-interest. According to this hypothesis, groups with more altruistic individuals have an advantage in survival and prosperity, and altruistic tendencies are maintained through institutions and cultural factors.   While many people say that...

Homo economicus refers to humans making rational choices for material desires, but in reality, people often make irrational choices. Altruistic behavior, in particular, is the act of helping others despite disadvantages to oneself, and communication can increase this behavior. Cardenas’s commons game experiment shows that communication facilitates people’s altruistic behavior...

Nuclear engineering is divided into three fields: nuclear systems engineering, fusion and plasma engineering, and radiation engineering, each of which contributes to the development of technologies for energy production and various industrial applications. Majors acquire a wide range of knowledge through a variety of subjects, and after graduation, they play an important role in solving future...

Imagination is defined in philosophy as the ability to reproduce and combine impressions and ideas. Hume saw imagination as an acquired faculty based on experience, while Kant saw it as an a priori faculty that connects the emotions and intellect. Modern philosophy recognizes imagination as a driving force for creativity and innovation.   What is imagination and how does philosophy define...

In psychological philosophy, identitarianism views consciousness as identical to the material state of the brain, while functionalism defines consciousness as a specific function and argues that the same function can be realized in different substances. Searle refutes functionalism with the “Chinese room” thought experiment, while Rowlands’ theory of extended cognition extends...

Human genetic modification has the potential to violate human dignity, erode the unconditional love of parents, and lead to eugenic social inequality. Allowing genetic modification without fully discussing its negative effects is premature and should be banned.   Science is advancing every day. One of the biggest scientific issues right now is human genetic modification. While some...