Last class we discussed the "Four Noble Truths" of Buddhism and how they would be applied in real life. We decided that to live accordingly to the "Four Noble Truths" you would basically have to cut yourself off from society. Also, we discussed how difficult of a life it would be to try and live that way.
Q: What is Plotinus' theory of emanations?
A: His theory is that the Supreme Mind, or God, was contemplating itself, and all of creation overflowed from its thinking.
Discussion: What are some differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity?
The Buddhist belief that you have to detach yourself apart from your self to prevent suffering makes sense because if you don't care about anything or feel emotion then you have no reason to suffer. However, if you have no emotions how would you feel happiness. Is it worth it?
ReplyDeleteFQ: According to Aristotle, what is the difference between substance and essence.
A: Substance- nothing other than an individual thing.
Essence- what makes a substance what it is (pg.41)
DQ: Do you agree with Aristotle's idea of the good life? (pg.43)
Living completely by "Four Noble truths" would require being selfish and cut off from the outside word, but referencing them as moral guide lines would make for a better life in general.
ReplyDeleteFactual Question: How did Aristotle perceive God? As a principle rather than a person
Discussion Question: How does Aristotle's view of God relate to the God's of other religions?
Being able to live your life without attachment to emotions and feelings would provide a simplicity to life. It seems it would take a very extended amount of time for your mind to go work backwards on, what seems to me, as its natural instinct.
ReplyDeleteFQ: How did Aristotle view essence? What makes a substance what it is.
DQ: What would you describe as wealth as?
These four truths really are best understood, not as beliefs, but as categories of experience. They offer an alternative to the ordinary way we categorize what we can know and describe–in terms of me/not me, and being/not being.
ReplyDeleteFQ: What did Epicurus really believe in? Peace of mind. (ataraxia)
DQ: What are your views on tribalism dealing with your identity in a family or community.