tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post6740477390302456342..comments2023-11-03T07:07:55.456-05:00Comments on CoPhilosophy: (H3 Final Installment) Megan: The PhilosopherPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-77970680723415263872016-12-04T23:03:50.053-06:002016-12-04T23:03:50.053-06:00I relate to this well being that I am a Christian ...I relate to this well being that I am a Christian in a Western Philosophy course. It is tough to remain open to changing views on everything when we are taught to have faith. I think there is a very delicate balance between faith and close-mindedness, so I tried to keep my mind open to all possibilities while holding onto the one truth that I have felt in my life through the evidence around me-- God. I have definitely came to learn other philosophies while holding onto that truth in this class. H3Terry Barkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590138457584112989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-27348400775264475802016-11-30T15:54:42.292-06:002016-11-30T15:54:42.292-06:00"Even the great Socrates himself had a method..."Even the great Socrates himself had a method of answering a question with a question, then what are we left with? A tangled web of questions that seem to never be answered." - I've always found asking questions to be DIS-entangling, as it permits the elimination of bad answers and invites the consideration of better ones... and of better questions.<br /><br />"while I don't have factual evidence for the heaven and hell I believe in it is something I know I will always believe to be true." - I don't quite understand how one can KNOW that she'll always believe x, y, or z, in advance of all the possible new experiences, encounters, and ideas a lifetime affords. <br /><br />For the record, some of my best friends are devoutly religious. Some of them are also good philosophers. It's all about remaining open and curious, and recognizing that you shouldn't believe everything you think. Or, as you put it so well: "always keep my heart, mind, and ears open to the wisdom of others so that I can constantly be learning and growing in order to become the best version of myself that I can possibly be."Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-25414223926255386452016-11-29T10:31:53.472-06:002016-11-29T10:31:53.472-06:00"...it is vital to try to put aside your own ..."...it is vital to try to put aside your own viewpoints momentarily in order to see those of other people." I totally agree with that part. It is rare to see people nowadays that are willing to do this. <br />"I do not at all think that you have to have a religion or even believe in God in order to be a good human being, but it surely helps to have a basic guide upon which you want your life to follow." I liked the way you put this part. Personally, i dont believe in any known God/s, but i still believe that if you dont stand for something, you fall for everything. So, i believe in morals and ethics, and in guidelines that make me a person that makes others happy and doesnt bring harm to others (which in its own way I could say those things can be compiled to make my own personal view of a "God"). So, yes, it is possible to be a good human being without being religious.<br />Good job!Pemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310738375035381508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-58433104782212962362016-11-29T10:31:44.228-06:002016-11-29T10:31:44.228-06:00It's great that you have such firm belief in t...It's great that you have such firm belief in the doctrines of your faith, but I also really hope you don't forget the philosophical imagination you developed in this class and how to use it to constantly expand your field knowledge and wisdom. One of the things Goldstein pointed out about Plato's teachings is that, although he certainly doesn't think all his concepts are false, he encourages everyone (himself included) to never stop questioning things, even things you may feel you have a clear answer to. Always be open to wider perspectives, alternate explanations, and eager contributions. It sounds like you learned a lot in this class! Great post. (H2)Mikaela Cherfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011535883712776062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-7904673052126846452016-11-29T10:29:57.440-06:002016-11-29T10:29:57.440-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310738375035381508noreply@blogger.com