At present, it is rare to find men and women who have the passion to search their minds for the essence of their existence the way our past philosophers have, such as Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, and St. Thomas Aquinas. This is why the men studied in this unit are very admirable; through the challenge of eccentricity and indifference, they have found the voice and the courage of criticize the way of life of the people in their society. In a time when economic advancement and business building is of great focus, these men have dedicated their lives to broadcasting the flaws of today’s society.
Explore the theories of Schweitzer, Chomsky, Dewey, Bentham, Mill, Vanier, Russell, Singer, and the great Kierkegaard.
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