tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post9158487278052900088..comments2023-11-03T07:07:55.456-05:00Comments on CoPhilosophy: Quiz Oct 24/25Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-14028392400963360012017-06-13T06:17:56.329-05:002017-06-13T06:17:56.329-05:00DQ: What did Thoreau mean about "killing time...<br />DQ: What did Thoreau mean about "killing time"? Do you kill time? <br />Answer: I view ‘killing time’ as moronic. So often we complain of a lack of time, and yet the lack of time is often due to procrastination, or ‘killing time.’<br /><a href="https://goldenslot.gclub-casino.com/" rel="nofollow">goldenslot</a><br /> <a href="http://gtzlt.com" rel="nofollow">gclub online</a> SADLOVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154588832536084804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-77638681896570086172016-10-26T18:27:02.046-05:002016-10-26T18:27:02.046-05:00DQ Response:Do our desires, for example the desire...DQ Response:Do our desires, for example the desire for food, come before or after "the calculation of pleasures and pains"?<br /><br />I Don't believe that desires come before "pleasures and pains" or vice versa. I think that our desires are based on "the calculation of pleasure and pains" and that we almost always put our desires before other things. This is because, as Russell points out on several occasions, humans are naturally egoistic. We always put ourselves first because it is in our basic human nature to do so. John Stuart Mill criticized Bentham's probability-of-pleasure system for it's disregard to another factor that is influential in our decision making process: value. He notes that we should consider the value of actions, rather than just the pleasure of them, when deciding what to do. However, I think that the value is already an implication built into our desire. I think when we value something more, we naturally desire it. Referring to the food example, when you do too many other actions without yielding to your desire for food, you begin to experience pain; your stomach feels empty and sometimes you'll even get dizzy or nauseous. Once you satisfy your food desire, your pain is replaced with pleasure. This is how we have learned to value, or more strongly desire, the action of eating in comparison to other things. Even if we may want to, say, go on a bike ride instead of eat, we will tend to eat first because we know by experience, that the pleasure of not being hungry outweighs the pleasure of riding a bike while hungry. This is how we prioritize. <br /><br />(H2)Mikaela Cherfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957375724262822753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-69777878830849497032016-10-25T17:34:37.752-05:002016-10-25T17:34:37.752-05:00H1
In our discussion group, Stephanie and I discus...H1<br />In our discussion group, Stephanie and I discussed utilitarianism, which led to a discussion of the possibility of objective morality by which to judge other cultures.Grace Tiptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630734522820187785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-37899478070718852702016-10-25T14:51:11.396-05:002016-10-25T14:51:11.396-05:00I don't mean that they all mean the same thing...I don't mean that they all mean the same thing. Ought may encompass something you are capable of doing and something you might be obligated to do. Again, can only means something you are capable of doing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355131488484301273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-11082976101887984292016-10-25T14:47:14.059-05:002016-10-25T14:47:14.059-05:00I mean as a whole people won't regress. There ...I mean as a whole people won't regress. There are serial killers and cannibals but not everyone is one. They are the exceptions within society, but not the entire society are killers or cannibals.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355131488484301273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-51855930278396386952016-10-25T13:18:16.068-05:002016-10-25T13:18:16.068-05:00DQ: Is it better to be a contented "piggish&q...DQ: Is it better to be a contented "piggish" person, or a discontented intellectual? Better Socrates dissatisfied or a pig satisfied? Are some pleasures inherently higher in quality than others? Which ones?<br />Answer: I say it’s better, overall, to be an educated un-content person than be ignorant and happy. However, there is a point to acknowledge that some do prefer ignorance.<br /><br />DQ: Mill would say we don't have a right to interfere with others' preferred pleasures, though we may have a duty to criticize them. Might such criticism encroach on someone's "space," should they "see fit" to live a life of slovenly pleasure?<br />Answer: To me, as long as someone’s opinion isn’t harmful to others, then there is no reason to attempt to change it. There’s no justified way to challenge or attack someone’s beliefs when no one is being negatively affected.<br /><br />DQ: Do you ever conclude a statement of belief with the caveat that it's "just my opinion"? What do you think Mill would say about that?<br />Answer: I do, because I would hate for someone to read my opinions and take my word as an accepted truth, especially since my beliefs are varied, often controversial, and quite unique.<br /><br />DQ: What do you think is the best idea of all time?<br />Answer: The best idea, in my opinion, is the idea of “not accepting, but respecting.” There doesn’t need to be acceptance of other’s ideas and beliefs, as long as there is a mutual understand and respect.<br /><br />DQ: "The whole subject of God is too profound for the human intellect." Agree or disagree? Should everybody just stop talking about it?<br />Answer: I believe that some don’t actually ‘believe’ in God, but rather use belief as a purpose for life. Whether or not we can understand the idea of God, there will always be people who attempt to, and trying to tell them otherwise is often unfruitful and pointless.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00636669805483431072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-89404090318009782392016-10-25T13:05:30.352-05:002016-10-25T13:05:30.352-05:00H2
DQ: Do people always pursue their own pleasure...H2<br /><br />DQ: Do people always pursue their own pleasure? Should they? Is there a conflict between personal happiness and the greater good?<br />Answer: I’m a natural cynic, so I tend to believe that people are always acting for their own gain, even at the expense of others or the ‘greater good.’ However, I’m willing to admit my biased or clouded view isn’t always accurate, though I can very rarely change my view.<br /><br />DQ: Does "ought" imply "can"? <br />Answer: By this, do you mean ‘can’ as in physically, or morally? I see that as a very important key. I don’t think there’s a direct correlation between the two words that can be applied to any scenario.<br /><br />DQ: Do our desires, for example the desire for food, come before or after "the calculation of pleasures and pains"? <br />Answer: I think this depends on a person’s specific view on importance- where they rank earthly and monetary values in accordance to other aspects of life.<br /><br />DQ: Darwin was a liberal, implying that he was not a Social Darwinist in favor of a "survival of the fittest" approach to society and ethics. Why do you think so many people still think he was?<br />Answer: The way he presented and spoke was not aligned with these claims.<br /><br />DQ: Do you expect to see a social revolution on behalf of "wage-earners" in America in your lifetime? Why or why not?<br />Answer: I believe it’s happening right now- the fight for $15/hour as minimum wage. And while I do not see this as a reasonable amount in our country’s current financial state, I do feel minimum rage should be raised.<br /><br />DQ: Do you believe progress is human affairs is inevitable? Is it possible? Is it possible that future humans will regress to a more primitive and less ethical way of life? What factors do you think will determine the future of humanity?<br />Answer: The future of humanity will be based on many factors, but the most important being what we do in the present, whatever time that may be. Actions done for the present are what will push society forward.<br /><br />DQ: Do you agree with Russell that questions concerning competition, property, and state ownership of land and capital are not "matters for philosophy"? <br />Answer: No, because they are part of everyday life, whether or not we are willing to admit it. <br /><br />DQ: What did Thoreau mean about "killing time"? Do you kill time? <br />Answer: I view ‘killing time’ as moronic. So often we complain of a lack of time, and yet the lack of time is often due to procrastination, or ‘killing time.’<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00636669805483431072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-24099667589137463582016-10-25T11:39:56.291-05:002016-10-25T11:39:56.291-05:00I wish that I had time to kill unfortunately this ...I wish that I had time to kill unfortunately this is not a major luxury of mine but I do find time to kill specifically because I find pleasure in it and I would prefer to indulge in pleasure if given the option.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-82945989055158723612016-10-25T11:37:58.039-05:002016-10-25T11:37:58.039-05:00Not hardly every day life is in essence the reason...Not hardly every day life is in essence the reason for philosophy political views is one of the most interjected part of philosophy and I like to think that the ability to think (philosophy) will substantiate your wealth giving you all of the above.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-89956018840346416422016-10-25T11:23:50.525-05:002016-10-25T11:23:50.525-05:00The human race has been constantly evolving for th...The human race has been constantly evolving for thousands of years constantly finding improvements on humans of the past by societal standards however many will argue that society is in fact evolutionizing to a destruction if one nation where to create nuclear fall out then we devolve instantly.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-16138224038912142482016-10-25T11:20:24.040-05:002016-10-25T11:20:24.040-05:00I do not expect to see a revolt of the age earners...I do not expect to see a revolt of the age earners of America in todays society I don't believe that people are strong willed enough to rise up there is also not of yet a common goal if the American people could somehow band together and find a common goal then and only then would there be a real revolution.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-80180881236755243432016-10-25T11:17:31.036-05:002016-10-25T11:17:31.036-05:00H1
I don't think can means the same as ought a...H1<br />I don't think can means the same as ought and should. I can throw my computer across the room and hit the person across from me, but I don't think I ever ought (or should) do that.Grace Tiptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630734522820187785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-6938949907348362552016-10-25T11:17:22.146-05:002016-10-25T11:17:22.146-05:00desires come before pleasures because until you de...desires come before pleasures because until you desire someing it is impossible to find pleasure in the thing you desire for instance when I hunger I need to hunger in order to find pleasure in food in order to receive pleasure from it when someone offers me food and I am not hungry then the food offers me no pleasure.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-648605431649187682016-10-25T11:16:21.759-05:002016-10-25T11:16:21.759-05:00H1
I think trying to discern better and worse plea...H1<br />I think trying to discern better and worse pleasures can only be determined by referencing an objective standard of morality; only by comparing things to a standard can they be considered "better" or "worse."Grace Tiptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630734522820187785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-39673892787873747232016-10-25T11:15:14.111-05:002016-10-25T11:15:14.111-05:00Almost never does the word ought imply can because...Almost never does the word ought imply can because if it did then it wouldn't be can it would be did because if you ought to do something and are capable of doing it then it is usually done.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-70740372577562705142016-10-25T11:15:07.720-05:002016-10-25T11:15:07.720-05:00H1
I like that. I remember reading a short story i...H1<br />I like that. I remember reading a short story in which a man had the ability to skip boring parts of his life. He ends up moving through life pretty quickly, and realizing at the end that by missing the small moments, he missed his Life.Grace Tiptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630734522820187785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-73919084131403309582016-10-25T11:11:35.311-05:002016-10-25T11:11:35.311-05:00to some extent people do always follow there own p...to some extent people do always follow there own pleasure but not entirely for instance people continue to do what is right even if they would find pleasure in wrongness however this could then lead back that they are satisfying there desire for self righteousness there is a constant conflict between people little goods and the greater goods.Nolightisdarknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579648984185911059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-80051507698308455332016-10-25T07:44:36.467-05:002016-10-25T07:44:36.467-05:00If it is not possible then why is it an ought? To ...If it is not possible then why is it an ought? To me that doesn't make sense. If you ought to do something you should be capable of doing it. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-19936890660827549822016-10-25T07:42:29.031-05:002016-10-25T07:42:29.031-05:00I think there is a conflict between personal happi...I think there is a conflict between personal happiness and the greater good. That's why we have the poor and starving people everywhere. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-48713821708417134312016-10-25T07:38:48.478-05:002016-10-25T07:38:48.478-05:00I agree with Grace on this one, if everyone just d...I agree with Grace on this one, if everyone just did what they ought to do, we would have a perfect world. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-24125432732486609102016-10-25T07:36:55.612-05:002016-10-25T07:36:55.612-05:00So then ought, can, and should all mean the same t...So then ought, can, and should all mean the same thing? Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-45059064089809927662016-10-25T07:35:45.196-05:002016-10-25T07:35:45.196-05:00Would that be killing time or using your time wise...Would that be killing time or using your time wisely. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-59414224931550594522016-10-25T07:34:32.220-05:002016-10-25T07:34:32.220-05:00Many have already regressed, that's why there ...Many have already regressed, that's why there are serial killers and cannibals, etc. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-73141980805898186312016-10-25T07:28:38.314-05:002016-10-25T07:28:38.314-05:00I think that, ought" implies "can"...I think that, ought" implies "can" because if you should do something, you should also have the ability to do so. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619743764213415433.post-26171970064741863252016-10-25T07:26:24.724-05:002016-10-25T07:26:24.724-05:00People link Social Darwinism and Darwin because hi...People link Social Darwinism and Darwin because his name is in the title. Arieanne Yates (H1)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01001684943929927965noreply@blogger.com