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Some of the issues in philosophy still unsolved to this day are:

a. Moral luck- Moral luck describes circumstances whereby a moral agent is
assigned moral blame or praise for an action or its consequences, even if it is
clear that said agent did not have full control over either the action or its
consequences. For example, if we correctly blame someone for being cowardly
or self-righteous or selfish, when his being so depends on factors beyond his
control
b. Counterfactuals- Counterfactuals are conditional sentences that discuss what
would have been true under different circumstances. An example of a
counterfactual claim is, If Alexander Graham Bell have not invented the
telephone, then someone else would have invented it anyway.
c. Molyneux problem- Molyneux’s question, also known as Molyneux’s problem,
concerns the possibility that a person born blind might immediately identify a
shape previously familiar to them only by touch if they were made to see.
Philosophy is not a science. In science, universal problems have universal solutions. Meanwhile,
philosophy is the pursuit of whatever makes the most sense. In most cases, philosophy isn’t
actually about solving anything. It’s about making sense of the situation at hand. Some of these
issues are timeless since there is no way to either prove to revoke these ideas. For example:

 The fundamental question of moral luck is how our moral responsibility is changed by
factors over which we have no control of. If so, how can we prove that a driver who
injured more civilians after driving carelessly is more morally responsible than another
driver who did the same and caused less damage?
 In counterfactuals, it is discussed what would have been true about an outcome under
different circumstances. However, it would be impossible to prove this since if something
has already occurred including its consequences, there cannot be a guarantee that it could
have ended another way if the cause had been changed, nor can it be revoked in any way.
 Molyneux’s question continues to inspire insight and direct understanding about the
mind and its contents. Prospects of an empirical solution continually remain just beyond
the reach of the cognitive sciences, stretching its methodology while extending the
question’s application to novel experimental paradigms.

2. Yes, I have developed and embraced the most convictions and values in my life during
my secondary education. I could also say that have experienced the greatest character
development during these times. I do believe that education should also be concerned
about these aspects rather than focusing solely on descriptive knowledge. A student’s
ability to fathom and explain ideas from a philosophical viewpoint is also crucial in life.
3. “Money buys everything except love, personality, freedom, immortality, silence, and
peace.”—Carl Sandburg

There is no doubt that these wise words by Sandburg are true, and I agree. Out there,
some individuals overvalue, if not—worship money. For the sake of being labeled “rich”
or indulging in luxurious life, they lose sight of the simplest, but most important things.
In worst cases, they turn a blind eye to justice and moral values when in fact, there are
more things to life other than these material things, including money. Love, personality,
freedom, immortality, silence, and peace, are invaluable facets that are much more
significant than luxuries. The things that could make us genuinely happy are not those
which can be bought with money, but rather the priceless things we develop and obtain
that last a lifetime.

4. “The great sickness of our age is aimlessness, boredom, and lack of meaning and purpose
in living.”—Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth
I believe this saying to be true. A life without a direction is a life not worth living. Having
no purpose in life is becoming of less value than a rock. As beings who are capable of
creating change, we should use our capabilities to make an impact on the people around
us and the world. Making a path for ourselves adds motivation and boosts our morale to a
greater level. With a goal in life, people would be able to enjoy the things they love,
foster their growth, and at the same time contribute to society’s advancements.