CategoryOpinion

Are universities now training centers for jobs, not academics, and should we let it happen?

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This article discusses the reality that universities are prioritizing employability and losing their original academic values. As students and universities are caught in a dilemma between employment and academics, it raises questions about the role and nature of universities.   The university world is in deep trouble. Youth unemployment has reached a critical level, and students are...

How did economic change and legal justification play a role in shaping the bindingness of agreements from medieval to modern times?

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This article explores how the binding nature of agreements formed and changed in medieval and modern England, and how economic change and legal justification played a role in this process. Initially, the main purpose of enforcement was to remedy non-performance of agreements, but economic changes and the influence of church law gradually legitimized the enforcement of agreements, which led to the...

Human freedom and dignity: To what extent should we recognize the choice between life and death as an individual right?

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This article discusses human freedom and rights, centering on the debate about end-of-life care. It compares the arguments in favor of and against aid in dying, emphasizes the need for legal and social mechanisms, and addresses the implications and side effects of aid in dying.   ‘I have the right to destroy myself.’ So said the famous French novelist François Sagan. ‘I...

Why do we struggle to preserve the values and essence of a humane life in a society dominated by money?

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In modern society, money has become a powerful tool that goes beyond a means of economic exchange to include power and moral judgment. As the influence of money expands in various areas such as education, healthcare, and consumption, there is a growing risk that essential values and a humane life will be undermined. Therefore, we need to carefully consider the role and limits of money in this...

How does Aquinas analyze human nature through the relationship between philosophy and theology?

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  This article explains how Aquinas analyzes human nature through the relationship between philosophy and theology, exploring how human beings, as social and political beings, form communities and nations.   Attempts to analyze human beings have been made in a variety of ways, both ancient and modern. Plato attempted to analyze human nature in his Politics, where he studied the...

Can nuclear fusion energy be a safe and sustainable energy source to replace the dangers of nuclear power?

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  This article uses the Korean movie Pandora to warn of the dangers of nuclear power, explains the principles and benefits of nuclear fusion energy, and explores the potential for nuclear fusion to become a safe and sustainable energy source for the future.   Introduction The South Korean movie Pandora follows the struggle to prevent a secondary explosion and leakage of radioactive...

The transformative potential of gene-scissor technology and the safety and ethical concerns – how to address them?

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Gene-scissor technology has the potential to revolutionize the food supply of genetically modified foods and the treatment of intractable diseases in the biomedical industry, but there is an ongoing discussion to address safety and ethical issues.   In the modern world, technological developments are happening very quickly. For example, our cell phones were only used for calling and texting...

How did Anselm reconcile faith and reason, and how did he attempt to prove the existence of God through ontological proofs?

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  Anselmus saw the relationship between faith and reason as complementary, and he attempted to prove the existence of God through reason. He argued that God is real through ontological proofs of God, but this logic was criticized by several philosophers.   Anselmus’ Reason: The relationship between faith and reason Anselmus is often referred to as the father of Scholastic...

Did Augustine believe that humans can achieve true happiness and justice by loving God?

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  Augustine argues that humans can reach true happiness by loving God, that evil is the lack of good, and that justice can be realized through divine authority, even in war and politics.   Augustine’s way of happiness Augustine defines ethics as the inquiry into the highest good. The highest good is the good that sets the standard by which we should act, the good that is an end in...

How can smart textiles redefine the importance and possibilities of color in fashion and other industries?

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Smart textile technology is a revolutionary technology that uses light and heat to freely change the color of textiles, and it has the potential to be used not only in fashion but also in a variety of industries, including healthcare, architecture, and more. The commercialization of this technology could take the guesswork out of choosing the color of clothing for consumers by addressing...

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