Factual: What was Averroes nickname during the Middle Ages?
Answer: "The Commentator"
Discussion: Do you think that everyone that can grasp philosophy should study it? Why or why not?
We discussed briefly in class that it would be beneficial to study and understand philosophy; however, we don't think it should be an obligation. Philosophy is merely everyones interpretation. What is the danger of not studying philosophy or overstudying philosophy?
F: Nicholas of Autrecourt is also known as the ______________ ____________.
ReplyDeleteA: medieval skeptic
Discussion: Briefly discuss what Nicholas of Autrecourt's view on caust and effect. Do you agree or disagree?
We briefly discussed in class about the effects of not studying philosophy and overstudying philosophy. I strongly believe there has to be a happy medium with philosophy. Everyone has thoughts and opinions on particular subjects, but I think if you go too in depth with philosophy it will eventually run into a circle. You begin to come up with questions as simple as What is the color red? Who made the color red? What does the color of red mean? Who decided to spell the color red? The list goes on, so there definitely a fine line between studying nothing at all and being extreme on a topic. Not studying philosophy at all and not understanding the concepts that underly within philosophy wouldn't be beneficial to anyone. I think it's very interesting, but people must have an open mind when going into discussions etc.
What was Nicholas required to do with almost all his writings in 1347?
ReplyDeleteAnswer:Burn them.
Discussion: If we can never be certain if two rational notions are causally related even if they are well linked, how can we prove anything?
We discussed how philosophy should be something people should want to do, but they should not be forced or obligated to do it.
Philosophy is kind of like thinking, people should think. Plain and simple.
ReplyDeleteFact: When was Nicholas required to burn all his writings? Answer: 1347
Discussion: How did Nicholas and others of his time affect the Renaissance?
FQ: What did Nicholas question?
ReplyDeleteA: The ability of reason to describe reality.
There is no necessity in studying philosophy. A person can understand it perfectly well without being told what it is. I don't think a person should be "obligated" to study it, it should be a choice.
Philosophy isn't something to be understood the same way by everyone. Some people wish to study it, others do not. I think it should be a personal choice to study it. If it were to be overstudied then I think people would repeat mistakes if the past and history wouldbecome a loop.
ReplyDeleteQ. What name was nicholas often called?
A. Medieval skeptics.
Q. What does it mean when it is said that we can never be too certain if two rational notions are causally related?