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Monday, November 19, 2012

Section 13 Group 2

Sorry it took so long to upload this, I had a crazy weekend at work (35 hours since friday).
Anyways, In our group we discussed Smith's views on wine. The main discussion topic we focused on was whether or not he felt that wine connoisseurs were worthy critics, and ultimately what Smith was trying to accomplish with his wine philosophy. We all agreed that he gives wine critics their due respect, though is somewhat condescending towards other drinks; and that his ideas towards wine speak towards the way in which he feels one should savor life- appreciating it deeply, one sip at a time.

2 comments:

  1. Honestly, when it comes to hobbies/interests, I think everyone is absolutely entitled to their own opinion or viewpoint. The problem is credibility, however. Most of us would not ask the opinion on the health of a loved one from an accountant, would we? Similarly, I would not buy wine based on the recommendation from a car salesman. Snobbery within wine connoisseurs may be very present, yes, but I would still trust their judgement.

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  2. This weeks reading was over pgs 7-13 of Stoic Pragmatism. The chapter talks and compares philosophy with science, religion, and ethics. The book offers several interesting arguments of philosophy that maintains a broad range of philosophers and theories.

    F- What philosopher claimed all religion to be a cruel hoax? A: Arthur Schopenhauer

    D- Kant believed that the physical world was a perception of the human mind and that our minds are the central force behind our existence. Does this expel any scientific proofs and common thoughts?

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