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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Section 14 Group 1-Autodidactic-(Freud Summary)

In class on October 23,2012, we briefly discussed the thoughts and beliefs of Freud. We didn't really much time to extensively discuss Freud, due to the start of presentations, but we all concluded that he was basically consumed with the subject of the unconcious. We also decided that Freud accredited the unconcious mind to the reasons for why events and actions occurred the way that they did. It was also stated that even until this day, Freud's theories and beliefs are still controversial!

7 comments:

  1. Landy Tate9:07 PM CDT

    Sartre was an interesting philosopher. He's the first philosopher that we've read about thus far that had a known girlfriend. I found that to be quite humorous. Moving on, Sartre, much like many other philosophers, was very inquisitive. He wasn't quite sure if human beings had "meaning". He was an advocate for urging people to provide themselves as well as others with "purpose" by doing wonderful deeds and fulfilling even greater dreams. Later, people twisted and paraphrased his philosophy, but ultimately, his view was widely accepted.
    Questions:
    1. What was Sartre's philosophy known as?
    2. How do you feel about Sartre's view of the human being?

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  2. Actually lots of the philosophers we've studied have had girlfriends, mistresses, spouses, relationships... but I won't deny that philosophers are hard to live with! (Neither will my wife or kids.)

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  3. Journey Button11:03 AM CDT

    Good morning everyone!

    I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to catch up but I'm finally getting on top of it! I'll have the questions grouped this afternoon.

    In response to Freud, and our minor discussion about him, I agree with his ideas of the unconscious. I feel that Freud, like most philosophers, was a bit of an extremist with his ideas of men subconsciously wishing to kill their fathers and have sex with their mothers. I feel like that idea takes the human race and returns us to our primitive senses a lot like a group of animals. Freud was, in my opinion, correct that we repress our behaviors that are socially unacceptable. I don't know if dreams are "the royal road to the unconscious" but maybe they are, I honestly do not know, no one really does. As for slips of the tongue, I think that is just over-thinking a simple mistake.

    Factual Question: What did Freud's career originate as?

    Discussion Question: How much control does the unconscious mind have over us?

    Moving on to today's topic, Sartre. I think Sartre's philosophies were, once again, a little extreme (I'm being to think extremism is a requirements for philosophers to make it into this book) he wasn't so bad though. His ideas came at a time of economical distress and disaster, I feel like he worked well with the tools he had. His philosophies were, in many ways, correct we have a lot of control over everything about ourselves and I feel like people ignore that too often because we lack, or avoid, personal responsibility. I think Sartre in a way way trying to re-establish, or simply establish, that concept within a blossoming society. I also love how his "girlfriend" (not sure about what to call her) was a fellow philosopher. They worked well together.

    Factual Question: What was Sartre's book called?

    Discussion Question: Do we have as much control over ourselves as Sartre says we do?

    See you guys soon!

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  4. Deonte Cason11:09 AM CDT

    After reading over the chapter about Sartre it is clear that he believes there is simply no purpose for human beings to exist. His philosophy, later described as existentialism purposely questions views about human existence, and call it absurd. During his time in Paris the Nazi controlled many cities in France. While brutality between the Nazi forces and the Frecnh Resistance continued views arose questioning Gods existence which could of been what shaped Sartres philosophical views at the time. Eventually, his philosophy become somewhat of a way of lifestyle for many people of the twentieth century.
    Questions:
    1.What did Sartre describe human life being full of?
    2.Do you believe that we,as humans, are totally free today, or has Sartres philosophy effected the way you think about freedom?

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  5. Courtney Darsey11:42 AM CDT

    Hi-
    Sartre's philosophy basically meant that all humans are free and serve no initial purpose. In the end, the decisions we make are all up to us. A human does whatever they want, however they want. Many people asked Sartre's opinion on god and why such a thing was happening between France/Nazis. All he replied with was about how humans were completely free.
    F- what was the central theme of sartre's book?
    D- do you believe the way you live your life should be guild lines for how everyone else should live their lives?

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  6. Journey Button11:06 PM CDT

    Hey Landy!
    Will you please post these when you have a chance?


    What was the title of Rousseau's book? Answer: The Social Contract

    What was "entwined" with philosophy for Hegel? Answer: History

    What was the name of the vessel Darwin was on when he made his most notable scientific inquiries? Answer: The Beagle

    Which philosopher criticized Freud's psychoanalysis theory? Answer: Karl Popper

    What was Sartre's philosophy known as? Answer: Existentialism

    Journey

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  7. Brandon Carter12:13 PM CST

    Hi group
    Satre was a very interesting philosopher. I feel that his opinions about humans and there freedom was both accurate and a little extreme. He felt that humans did not really serve a true purpose. But I can see where he is comming from with that view, although I do not feel that way myself.

    Whos philosophy is known as existentialism?

    Do you agree with Satres views?

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