tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post4367449405400283734..comments2023-11-03T07:07:55.456-05:00Comments on CoPhilosophy: Quiz Feb16Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-7672327899226936042019-06-10T08:07:30.046-05:002019-06-10T08:07:30.046-05:00Hey – great blog, just looking around some blogs, ...Hey – great blog, just looking around some blogs, seems a really nice platform you are using. I’m currently using WordPress for a few of my blogs but looking to change one of them over to a platform similar to yours as a trial run. Anything in particular you would recommend about it?<a href="https://ssocodes.com" rel="nofollow">free star stable gift codes</a><br /><br />the luxury bed companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087137135084294495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-60469907009955165242016-02-23T08:26:16.698-06:002016-02-23T08:26:16.698-06:00Frank Dremel - Section 6 - Makeup post for absence...Frank Dremel - Section 6 - Makeup post for absence<br /><br /> Augustine may have developed and pursued the idea of free will as an answer or concept regarding the evil of our world, but the reality of free will has an impact more far-reaching than that of a nebulous, but persistent, existence of evil. Free will is irrevocably tied to good and evil on a “personal level”, as well as the “all of mankind” level, but also our entertainment pursuits, our political, and our domestic issues. The stories of our lives are written with the ink of free will, though not every choice is a moral matter. When one chooses to wear white socks, for example, he won’t choose evil or good, yet he is exercising free will. The God-given right to employ this free will, however, is of the heart of good vs. evil, and the gift of the choice is borne of the ultimate goodness and mercy. The choices we make affect others, thus if we choose evil, evil has the opportunity to be loosed into the world. Evil choices begat evil circumstances/outcomes perhaps not for us, but for someone. Augustine’s concept of free will is very important to us today not only on an individual level or for spiritual reasons, but because the Founding Fathers used this idea to promote independence from the British crown and to pen the Constitution. Choosing to do right, choosing to behave responsibly is a cornerstone of our liberty. Just as God trusted us to pursue for our sake as well as his, our Constitution frees us in a way that treats our rights as responsibilities. For example, the right to vote is a freedom, but it was entrusted to us with a faith that we would view it also as a responsibility. Augustine argued that free will was a reason for the evil that existed despite a loving, omniscient God, but with that acknowledgement is an acceptance of the responsibility we bear in using our free will. We have a responsibility to that very freedom not only to use it wisely, but also to not shrink away from it.<br /><br /><br />Whether or not we would be better off without a belief in free will is almost irrelevant, for even if we didn’t know we had it, we would still have it. Free will is such a part of our existence that even if we didn’t believe it, our own souls would manifest the desire for it. The very question of “belief” in free will illustrates the validity of it. It is a contradiction of terms to day we don’t believe in something without a presupposed knowledge of that thing. Simply put, one cannot disavow something that was not there in the first place. So if our world suddenly stopped believing in free will we would be forcefully and categorically exercising our collective free will. The very act of choosing whether or not to believe in free will requires free will. Some people would perhaps feel they are better off denying the existence of free will because this takes the responsibility of choice away from them. This kind of person prefers to be free from choice and “innocent” of the consequences of their actions. He would rather decisions be made for him. What he does not realize is that inaction, that avoidance, is also a decision. One cannot escape decisions by hiding or running away or denial, for all of these are also choices, made of free will. To illustrate, as seen in this clip, The door is open from the Walking Dead illustrates how, even if we do not acknowledge it, Free Will is always there. It is how we or others try to limit or expand our choices that determines the consequences. Morgan did not even try to open the door until he was told it was unlocked. This does not change the fact that the door was always open. He did not need to believe the door was unlocked for it to be unlocked, just as we do not need to believe in our free will for it to exist. When he finally leaves his sanctuary and is faced with the reality of his bad decisions, he retreats back to the unlocked cage, but again, this is a decision as well.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155701549859349579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-23888167425342705042016-02-17T21:48:45.572-06:002016-02-17T21:48:45.572-06:00It is actually Hinduism, Taoism, and BuddhismIt is actually Hinduism, Taoism, and BuddhismAshley lavoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392793066320703396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-27226940424284361122016-02-16T13:39:39.814-06:002016-02-16T13:39:39.814-06:00Nick Corleys (section 6)
DQ 3 - Original Sin
The...Nick Corleys (section 6)<br /><br />DQ 3 - Original Sin<br /><br />The concept of Original Sin, is very intriguing. The human mind is easily influenced by many factors. There are External influences (peers, parents, etc.) that impact our emotions and even personality at a young age, however there are also Internal influences (our responses to stimuli, our own personal thoughts, etc.) that also effect our private nature. Followers of the idea of Original Sin would most likely believe that our internal influences have the largest impact on us. I think this is true as well. I think external influences can impact your personality to a certain extent, but our response to the external is what's most important. However, if we're shaped the most by ourselves, rather than the world around us, where would our consciousness develop? The followers of Original Sin believe that it is passed down through generations. Therefore if your parents were "evil" and your parents parents were "evil" you will most likely be "evil" as well. They believe that even if you were separated from you parents at birth, you still grow up with natural tendencies that relate to your biological parents. As odd as it may sound, I am inclined to believe in Original Sin. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282942739097240103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-86761093998128989052016-02-16T13:36:58.118-06:002016-02-16T13:36:58.118-06:006 Brock Francis
DQ 3
Do you find the concept of O...6 Brock Francis <br />DQ 3<br />Do you find the concept of Original Sin compelling, difficult, unfair, or dubious? In general, do we "inherit the sins of our fathers (and mothers)"? If yes, give examples and explain.<br /><br />I don't know necessarily how I feel about the idea of the Original Sin. I do agree with the idea that we have moral choices so we are not puppets on a string. We inherit our parents sin because of the experiences we have from a young age. If a person is raised by people that a regular drug users, the child may be more inclined to use them than a child with no exposure to them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841152060057655521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-54787125198338659412016-02-16T13:31:32.086-06:002016-02-16T13:31:32.086-06:00Nick Corleys (section 6)
DQ 3 - Original Sin
The...Nick Corleys (section 6)<br /><br />DQ 3 - Original Sin<br /><br />The concept of Original Sin, is very intriguing. The human mind is easily influenced by many factors. There are External influences (peers, parents, etc.) that impact our emotions and even personality at a young age, however there are also Internal influences (our responses to stimuli, our own personal thoughts, etc.) that also effect our private nature. Followers of the idea of Original Sin would most likely believe that our internal influences have the largest impact on us. I think this is true as well. I think external influences can impact your personality to a certain extent, but our response to the external is what's most important. However, if we're shaped the most by ourselves, rather than the world around us, where would our consciousness develop? The followers of Original Sin believe that it is passed down through generations. Therefore if your parents were "evil" and your parents parents were "evil" you will most likely be "evil" as well. They believe that even if you were separated from you parents at birth, you still grow up with natural tendencies that relate to your biological parents. As odd as it may sound, I am inclined to believe in Original Sin. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282942739097240103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-27529967665788425352016-02-16T13:29:19.774-06:002016-02-16T13:29:19.774-06:006 Brock Francis
DQ 1
Is it better to embrace (or ...6 Brock Francis<br />DQ 1<br /> Is it better to embrace (or renounce) religious faith early in life, or to "sow your wild oats" and enjoy a wide experience of the world before committing to any particular tradition or belief? Were you encouraged by adults, in childhood, to make a public profession of faith? If so, did you understand what that meant or entailed?<br />If one has a religious belief, I believe he or she should in brace it as early in life as an understanding is developed. It may be ideal to experience and and "sow wild oats" while you are young, but we do not know when the end or our life will come. I grew up in a christian home, so I have always known of it. Although I committed to my faith early in life, I gain a better understanding with more age and experience. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841152060057655521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-91515871730307956762016-02-16T13:07:19.306-06:002016-02-16T13:07:19.306-06:00(6) I believe that religion should be left out of ...(6) I believe that religion should be left out of everyday life and become a personal view with it and not in everyday life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892644202254094567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-91353003832337831832016-02-16T12:33:59.715-06:002016-02-16T12:33:59.715-06:00#6 The spiritual world of light.#6 The spiritual world of light.Chad Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14537366289164095006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-33078199565255971712016-02-16T12:23:12.745-06:002016-02-16T12:23:12.745-06:00(6)
Quiz Question
Why did Augustine reject the Man...(6)<br />Quiz Question<br />Why did Augustine reject the Manichaean approach?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196743374961011200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-15185475272226952432016-02-16T12:21:05.736-06:002016-02-16T12:21:05.736-06:00Lucas Futrell (6)
Quiz questions
1. What ideas di...Lucas Futrell (6) <br />Quiz questions<br />1. What ideas did Boethius wrestle with?<br />2. What fault did Augustine find in the Manichaeans logic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-52877331072879976312016-02-16T11:17:34.659-06:002016-02-16T11:17:34.659-06:00Devin Mahoney (6)
I really enjoyed this quote fro...Devin Mahoney (6)<br /><br />I really enjoyed this quote from the video. <br />"It's not for humans to judge each other by outward markers of success. From this analysis flows a lack of moralism and snobbery. It’s our duty to be skeptical about power and generous towards failure." I strongly agree in these ideals especially since they are not reliant on a religious foundation to be true. They are open to all structures of belief and thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-23778747038963912842016-02-16T11:15:22.754-06:002016-02-16T11:15:22.754-06:00Devin Mahoney (6)
- Quiz Question: The Roman'...Devin Mahoney (6)<br /> - Quiz Question: The Roman's believed two things that Augustine disagreed with furiously, what were they?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-43741584032074261122016-02-16T11:09:19.821-06:002016-02-16T11:09:19.821-06:00Logan, Khlyan, Sarah (section 4)
For or midterm p...Logan, Khlyan, Sarah (section 4)<br /><br />For or midterm paper we are going to discuss how philosophy and the entertainment industry collide and how the affect one another.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125504161494109026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-45325544749361736972016-02-16T11:05:25.842-06:002016-02-16T11:05:25.842-06:00Amy, Ashley, and Dani (4)
We discussed free will ...Amy, Ashley, and Dani (4) <br />We discussed free will and neuroscience. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011936224834950646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-16560684420249971912016-02-16T11:02:07.237-06:002016-02-16T11:02:07.237-06:00Section 4: Ian Law, Akmal Ishmetov, J. Skylar Dean...Section 4: Ian Law, Akmal Ishmetov, J. Skylar Dean<br /><br />We talked as a group as to whether it is better to believe in a religion while young or to wait and decide either way.<br />We also covered wrong in the world and how it can be explained from belief in God or disbelief in God and the questions caused by thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946778517951034105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-91441897500277892962016-02-16T11:00:55.476-06:002016-02-16T11:00:55.476-06:00Midterm group: Mason Blackwelder, Randi Standill
T...Midterm group: Mason Blackwelder, Randi Standill<br />Topic:philosophy of religion <br />How religion effect different people. Why people rely on religion. What is religion? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571693999505844508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-80552831408383300842016-02-16T11:00:42.208-06:002016-02-16T11:00:42.208-06:00Ashley Lavoie -Author
Ethan Pearson
Imantay Roundt...Ashley Lavoie -Author<br />Ethan Pearson<br />Imantay Roundtree<br />We will be working on the topic of eastern philosophy. From the perspectives of philosophers such as Confucism, taoism, Buddhism. Ashley Lavoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417039535121581807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-81458335502708811962016-02-16T10:57:42.220-06:002016-02-16T10:57:42.220-06:00(#6)
Quiz Question: What did Augustine think would...(#6)<br />Quiz Question: What did Augustine think would happen if he was wrong in his philosophical thinking?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387126429302564327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-91521505433273777602016-02-16T10:53:25.788-06:002016-02-16T10:53:25.788-06:00(#6)
Quiz Question: What did Augustine think would...(#6)<br />Quiz Question: What did Augustine think would happen if he was wrong in his philosophical thinking?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387126429302564327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-5054496594813200502016-02-16T10:52:59.723-06:002016-02-16T10:52:59.723-06:00Harrison, Preston #3
1) we think that it is not im...Harrison, Preston #3<br />1) we think that it is not important to declare a religious belief when at a young age. It is important for the individual to have as many facts as possible and make a conscience, educated decision on what they choose to believe. <br />3) Unfair, we do not chose who we are when we are born, many people are born into worse conditions than others, and many are raised in worse morals. With that in mind, we feel that people are born with the sins of their fathers, but whether or not you chose to continue those sins is your choice and yours alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162689694382149206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-73657052686977949632016-02-16T10:47:35.886-06:002016-02-16T10:47:35.886-06:00Aurelius Augustinus or Augustine of HippoAurelius Augustinus or Augustine of HippoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387126429302564327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-90180593164637454462016-02-16T10:01:38.652-06:002016-02-16T10:01:38.652-06:00Amy Young #4
I think it is important to not declar...Amy Young #4<br />I think it is important to not declare a religious belief when you are young. One needs to experience the world and create his or her own opinion. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011936224834950646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-37215242765973124842016-02-16T08:29:53.858-06:002016-02-16T08:29:53.858-06:00Stephen Martin (4)
1. Is it better to embrace (or ...Stephen Martin (4)<br />1. Is it better to embrace (or renounce) religious faith early in life, or to "sow your wild oats" and enjoy a wide experience of the world before committing to any particular tradition or belief? Were you encouraged by adults, in childhood, to make a public profession of faith? If so, did you understand what that meant or entailed?<br /><br />It is important for us to choose our own religion, and the search for that belief should be a top priority for us all from an early age. That being said, it takes time for us to learn what those beliefs are. And while I don't think we should plan to go out and 'sow our royal oats' before choosing our belief, I do believe it is a common happenstance during our search. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12305853625768803327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-22959219155136020422016-02-16T06:49:02.008-06:002016-02-16T06:49:02.008-06:00DQ: Has your personal philosophy ever experienced ...DQ: Has your personal philosophy ever experienced a change like Augustine's did?Sterling Smith (#6)noreply@blogger.com