Category: Human Nature

In The Turn of The Screw, Henry James presents the darkness of human nature through the use of ambiguity; the vagueness of the plot and the unreliability of the narrator which makes it difficult to distinguish between what is good and what is evil, however, the darkness of human nature is definitely present through the…

Karl Marx, John Mill, and Sigmund Freud are some of the most iconic philosophers and writers who focused their works on human nature. Each individual had a different view on human nature and progress, but religion ties into and is a key point in their work. In Karl Marx’s Early Writings, he refers to religion…

There are three monotheistic beliefs: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. These three faiths worship a specific god. Monotheism emerged from Egypt in the 14th century BCE (1353-1336 BC), and the worship of a single god proved to be exceedingly unpopular with the priestly schooling, as well as, most likely, the local population. During this period, the…

Life is all about making choices. Sometimes making the wrong choices can have a negative impact on life. Human nature is a prime example of life choices. Human nature is more than just feelings and compassion, it’s instinct, a way of living, the way someone was raised to think or believe. This has been portrayed…

According to the Webster dictionary, truth is “a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality”(Merriam-Webster). Is this definition the real meaning of truth? Yes, this definition explains truth very well, because truth is not always what people think it is; truth lives in its own reality. Truth is different to every single person depending on his or…

In order to maintain a good, healthy relationship with another person, there are many considerations. Some are more important than others. Personally, I think that always telling the truth is the most important aspect of any relationship between people. This is because lies hurt people’s feelings, no matter how innocent the lie may seem. Telling…

Islam and Christianity are two religious traditions that to a significant extent have actively focused on and succeeded in guiding their adherents in their contributions toward world peace. Peace refers not only to harmony, freedom, and the absence of war in society, but also encapsulates the understanding between different religious traditions. World peace cannot exist…

Loneliness has gradually become more prevalent today than it has in the past. Loneliness is harmful to have because of the negative health effects, how hard it is to overcome and how loneliness has no boundaries. It is time to become aware of what loneliness can do to an individual, what someone can do to…

It must be said that the power of hypocrisy in human nature is powerful. This kind of power promotes human progress and evolution. The desire for power, the yearning for money, and the pursuit of women are all brought by the power of hypocrisy. Whenever people have these desires, people will use this force to…

Through careful analysis I have found the true meaning of sacrifice, how it is related to other themes like rebellion and love, and what the author is trying to tell us. The book The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins revolves around many different themes, importance, main messages, and values. But, today one of the…