Jada H.Looking Back on a SemesterI had only participated in one Philosophy class before this, and it was not my favorite thing in the world. I struggled with Metaphysics…2 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Jada H.Choosing the Best ActionW. D. Ross begins his piece by offering an alternative from hedonistic utilitarianism. The theory is basically that right actions are…3 min read·Mar 22, 2021----
Jada H.Promises and The Method of EthicsBook III of the Method of Ethics by Henry Sidgwick explores if lying is morally reprehensible in a society based on a common-sense…3 min read·Mar 8, 2021----
Jada H.Kant and Free WillTo put it mildly, Kant is confusing. I’m not sure if it is the language barrier since the original was written in German, or if it is such…2 min read·Mar 1, 2021----
Jada H.Kant and Good WillKant’s piece on good will and how that plays into good acts is an extremely interesting read. I was excited to read Kant because he is…3 min read·Feb 15, 2021----
Jada H.Metz and UWhen coming up with similarities between Western Philosophy and Ubuntu, Metz claims that discriminating “on a racial basis when allocating…3 min read·Feb 8, 2021----
Jada H.Balancing Human Nature: Are Humans Born Good?In the Mencius, Mencius builds a case that humans are inherently good. He does this by using several scenarios, counter-arguments, and…3 min read·Feb 1, 2021----
Jada H.How much is too much?Aristotle begins the second book of the Nicomachean Ethics by differentiating between intellectual and moral virtues. The second book…3 min read·Jan 25, 2021----
Jada H.What Brings Happiness?Nicomachean Ethics explores what it means to really live a happy life and how that relates to virtue. The work begins with Aristotle…3 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Jada H.A Little About MeMy name is Jada Hudson, and I’m from Belton, SC. My major is Political Science with a minor in Law and Society. In the future, I want to…1 min read·Jan 17, 2021----