Philosophers have developed thought experiments to test philosophical theories and problems. Ethics- judging right from wrong Probably the main area of philosophy in which thought experiments are popular is ethics- the question of ‘right or wrong’ behaviour. The two main contending perspectives in ethics are known as consequentialism (sometimes referred to as utilitarianism) and deontology […]
Harari- History and Happiness
Happiness in the study of History In chapter 19 of his book, ‘Sapiens’, Harari examines happiness. He asks whether the transformation of human society by the industrial and scientific revolutions over the last 500 years, and the commensurate increases in wealth, have increased human happiness. He says that historians have researched the history of politics, society, […]