Comparing Philosophies Essay 05 05 21.edited 1

Analyzing an issue and understanding it as intended calls for proper consideration of different authors’ arguments on the same issue. To this effect, philosophers serve as potential source of information on issues that are of relevance to human existence. For this reason, this essay aims at analyzing three philosophers argument on individuals’ inability to control their thoughts and decisions as attributed to their beliefs and faith, which define superpowers to rely upon in any given situation. Starting with Soren Kierkegaard arguments on stupidity that Abraham expressed in response to his urge to please his God, Kant argument on the meaning of enlightenment serves as a clear remedy that would Abrahams from faith slavery. Saint's opinion on why people commit crime summarizes Kierkegaard and Kant’s view on the extent to which an individual's inability to control their understanding led them to engage in acts that might cost them their happiness and peace later in life.