Our last discussion started around fate vs. logos. We discussed wether we thought fate or logos was real in any form. We talked about How much control we have over our own lives based on the idea of fate and/or logos.We all agreed that there is at least a sertian amount of control we do have, but there are some things that happen and or dont happen to us that we can't control(wether it be caused by fate, logos, or just coincidence).
Factual Question: In buddism, What is the condition of enightment without misery known as? Nirvana
Discussion Question: How much truth does the "Four Noble Truths" of buddism actually hold?
Our control in life is very limited but the control that we do have, its important to exercise as much control as possible. For example, taking advantage of education and do well in order to provide yourself with a comfortable future.
ReplyDeleteWho was the first philosopher to come up with the idea of "atom"? Democritis
Do you believe Plateo is right when he says that philosophers are the best to rule because they know best and have insight to virtue?
The only control I believe you have is your own free will. There are a lot of bad things that happen and there is nothing we can really do about it. However, we can use our will to positively affect the world around us in the hopes that we might be able to prevent pain and suffering.
ReplyDeleteWhat was the most important virtue in society according to Confucius? Good Leadership
How accurate do you think Thales was when we suggested that the world was surrounded by and born of water? Where do you think he got that idea?