1. How did Mill disagree with Bentham about pleasure?
2. What view did Mill defend in On Liberty?
3. What's the benefit to society of open discussion, according to Mill, and what's wrong with being dogmatic?
4. Who did Bishop Wilberforce debate at Oxford in 1860?
5. The single best idea anyone ever had was what, according to whom?
6. What scientific developments since Darwin's time establish evolution by natural selection as more than just a theory or hypothesis?
7. Who was the Danish Socrates, and what was most of his writing about?
8. Why is faith irrational, according to Nigel Warburton?
9. What is "the subjective point of view"?
10. Why was Karl Marx angry? How did he think the whole of human history could be explained?
11. What was Marx's "vision"?
12. What did Marx call religion?
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11. What's the basic idea in A Course in Miracles?
12. Who is most responsible for giving a platform and credibility to magical thinking?
13. Name an argument Andersen compares to those for "harnessing placebo power."
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14. According to pragmatism, how should we judge truth?
15. Who said that "idealism fails to work . . . chiefly because it is unfinished?"
16. James rejected anatomy's loss of the sense that human being was more than what?
12. Who is most responsible for giving a platform and credibility to magical thinking?
13. Name an argument Andersen compares to those for "harnessing placebo power."
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14. According to pragmatism, how should we judge truth?
15. Who said that "idealism fails to work . . . chiefly because it is unfinished?"
16. James rejected anatomy's loss of the sense that human being was more than what?
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- Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
- Is state paternalism ever warranted?
- Why don't we ever talk about state maternalism?
- What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
- How would you reply to Wilberforce's debate question?
- What do you think was the best idea ever?
- Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
- What would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
- Does it damage the parent-child relationship if Mom or Dad make it clear to the child that they'll always defer to the perceived instructions of a "heavenly father," even including murderous instructions? Does anything "trump the duty to be a good [parent]"?
- Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
- Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
- How do you balance your subjective point of view with objectivity, and with the subjectivity of others? What role should inter-subjectivity play, in forming that balance?
- If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
- Is anything in history "inevitable"?
- Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt?
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ReplyDeleteIs anything in history "inevitable"?
In some ways, the actions of people in the past were inevitable due to the lack of development and understanding of certain ideas, leading those to construct their own understandings of things such as religion and politics. The reason these ideas can be defended as inevitable rather than by chance is due to our common human tendencies and fears, and how an idea can connect with many people and bring it into fruition. Examples of this include events such as the Salem Witch trials, the Holocaust, the Cold War and the Civil War. In the past, we all didn't understand each other and were afraid of what another race or religious group could inflict on us, leading to inevitable conflict between one another.
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DeleteVery interesting explanation, but I can see what angle your coming from and I agree with you Joey. Because of lack of communication and technology people back then couldn't understand each other like today, but instead lived in fear of the unknown.
I agree that things that have happened in the past were inevitable, since it was not as well developed as it is now. I also can understand your viewpoint in terms of conflict.
DeleteReading your answer, reminded me of this quote, "History doesn't repeat itself but it does rhyme." Those events were not exactly the same, but you could say had common traits.
Delete#5 This is such an interesting comment! I didn’t think about it that way. I can definitely see your point! Things now can still be inevitable, however in only in few cases.
Delete"What do you think was the best idea ever?"
ReplyDeleteI think ketchup was the best idea ever because it really enhances the flavor of almost anything you put it on. It makes the simple things in life a little better.
"Does taking a "leap of faith"make you irrational?"
Not anymore. When I was younger I was really into planning my life and having everything a certain way. Now I try and live my life in a way that makes me happy now. I am currently taking a leap of faith by changing my major.
"Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the ame of faith?"
No, I don't really follow a faith so I let my own moral compass be my guide. I believe if something is morally wrong it is wrong no matter who or what endorses it.
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DeletePersonally, I think the concept of weekend was the best idea ever. Prior to the early 19th century, it didn't exist.
the best idea in my opinion is the ability to reconcile with your past in order to build your better futur
DeleteMarie, your answer is quite interesting! I would have never thought of ketchup in that kind of way as I do not eat it. For myself, I view anime as something that is one of the best ideas, haha.
DeleteI think that electricity is the best idea ever. Our lives would be completely different without it, and it has led to many advancements. It would be hard to enjoy life the way that we do now if that idea were never executed.
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I agree with you Marie. Contrary to your upbringing I was raised in a church. Faith was constantly drilled into me. In a nut shell, turn of events have changed my view on faith, but even throughout my live I follow my morals and try never to break them. With the example of Abraham that Nigel Warburton supports, I wouldn't dive headfirst into faith if it involved doing something that went against my morals.
What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe there should be any at all. Some might say "you shouldn't say things that'll harm people". I believe it is up to the hearer to decide whether or not they are being harm and if so, how to deal with it. H2
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DeleteI think most western countries have laws against inciting people to riot or stirring up a mob. That seems an appropriate limit to free speech since you're indirectly causing harm.
Shawn, I definitely agree that there shouldn't be limits, especially when it comes to speech and expression. I feel that everyone should be able to say what they like, and as you said, it is up to whoever is hearing what is being said to determine the outcome.
DeleteI agree, i think there shouldn’t be limits however it’s a difficult subject as well. Mostly because there are definitely things you shouldn’t say in public for the cause of creating fear, however if we limit that, we are limiting our freedom of speech. Also who is to decide what and what not can be said.
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Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDelete-Drumming, walking, listening to music. I would like to think to each their own.
Is state paternalism ever warranted?
-Only in extreme cases
Why don't we ever talk about state maternalism?
-We don't like the thought, touchy subject.
What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
-As long as nothing is a lie such as libel, there should be little.
How would you reply to Wilberforce's debate question?
-that's not for me to know or conern myself with.
What do you think was the best idea ever?
-transportation
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
-sure. I'd like to know where all I came of
Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"?
- I think we can comprehend God, just not his possible power.
Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
-maybe not for everyone, but I prefer to be indifferent.
What would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
- I would have certainly been skeptical and quizzed the messenger.
Does it damage the parent-child relationship if Mom or Dad make it clear to the child that they'll always defer to the perceived instructions of a "heavenly father," even including murderous instructions?
-That would depend on how you want to raise a child. to me, yes.
Does anything "trump the duty to be a good [parent]"?
- I would say no.
Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
-No, I think that wouldn't be a correct faith.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
Depends on what the case is. It could ust make you daring.
How do you balance your subjective point of view with objectivity, and with the subjectivity of others? What role should inter-subjectivity play, in forming that balance?
-I tend to always try to step back and look at situations objectively.
If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
-I would think I would be fair.Not minimum but not maximum.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
yes, some scientifically proven things.
Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt?
-Yes, if people believe that their part of a plan, they will trust the system.
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DeleteFavorite pleasure would be a warm fire on a cold winter day. Nothing beats reading a book with a cozy wood fire and a nice chair.
Alternate DQ's
ReplyDelete- What comes first, faith or morals?
- If your religion begins to go against your morals, do you change your morals or your religion?
This is actually something I am struggling with right now. I have very strong morals and they've not let me down yet. When something religious seems to contradict my morals... well that's where I am right now and I honestly can't figure that one out.
Deletewhat comes first faith or morals?
Deletei would say that your own morals should come first because they are what define you as a person, in my opinion. if you contradict your own morals in order to follow a faith i believe your individuality is no longer there and then you just become a shell of what other people want you to be. (section #6)
I think there are more things to consider here. Your own morals can be a very gray area based on other conditions... I think there should be people you can turn to and ask is this okay? Get a consensus.
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I think these are some really good alternative questions. It's hard to say. Alot of the times morals are aligned with your religion. ex. Do not steal, kill, etc. But its hard to say. Would have to see a specific example.
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Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteI do not think taking a “leap of faith” makes you irrational. It is irrational in the sense that it is not always based on logic. But taking a “leap of faith” can be subjective in the application, but I think it is mostly connected with religion and believing in things that supernatural or feeling the religious duty to do something immoral. But a “leap of faith” can have many other applications, like just taking risks in general whether in your life, in a business, we all take leaps of faith in order for a relatively chance of change. Taking a leap of faith by believing that your life will resolve yourself is not irrational, but you can’t rely on that faith alone to get to your destination. Just like religion, you have your faith, now what are you going to do with it? Saying a blank statement like “I believe in God” means nothing if you aren’t the person your god says you should be. So believing that everything will turn out for the best isn’t enough, you have to work on yourself to get to your destination of living. Faith and work go hand-in-hand I believe. Without each other, each would be useless and have no purpose in life. Having a lack of purpose in your faith is what makes faith irrational. Faith is super subjective and every person interprets their faith individually and differently, and saying that faith is irrational is irrational because for many, it provides many for a pathway of personal truth and a blueprint for their way of life.
(H02) What do you think was the best idea ever?
ReplyDeleteBesides sliced bread, a device that can change salt water into fresh water. The implements of such a device can help billions due to the mass amount of ocean water on the Earth.
(H02) Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteI do not think so. Some things in life cannot be simplified with reason and there are instances when we must make decisions based on what knowledge we have. Doing so doesn't make you irrational, for there are always some things that has inconsiderable variables.
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DeleteI agree. Sometimes we just don't have all the necessary info and we have to make a decision based on intuition. You could call this a "leap of faith."
I think that a leap of faith can be very subjective. What one person may believe is irrational, another person may not. I believe if someone didn't make decisions based on the uncertainty of the outcome we wouldn't have the advancements we have today.
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(H02) Is anything in history "inevitable"?
ReplyDeleteI do not think so. People have choices and free will, yet sometimes things just happen. Whether or not they were destined is up for debate.
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1) Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
I do agree that God is too profound for human intellect. When we go to Heaven, we will understand it all. We aren’t supposed to understand it now we have to wait, He is a mystery and we are waiting for our life in Heaven. That is something that makes Heaven so great because we will understand it all there. God knows all we don’t.
DQ: What would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
ReplyDeleteBeing that God is supposedly moral, this is not a position someone should have been in. In this position, I would not be able to have any faith in a God that I was more moral than and would not challenge the messenger, but simply disregard him.
DQ: Does it damage the parent-child relationship if Mom or Dad make it clear to the child that they'll always defer to the perceived instructions of a "heavenly father," even including murderous instructions? Does anything "trump the duty to be a good [parent]"?
This definitely damages a parent-child relationship. Caring more about an unsubstantiated faith than the child that you either brought forth into this world or chose to adopt into your family is harmful to that child, especially is this child cares about their parents and what they think. In order to move forward, the child must learn to disengage and stop caring about those things, in turn harming the relationship even more.
DQ: Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
No, any faith I would have should not call me to do something morally wrong. If it does, then I will doubt that faith rather than question what I should do.
DQ: Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
Yes, in the same sense as Warburton described irrationality: "not based on reason."
DQ: If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
While this may be good business, it is not good morally. I could not let myself do that and if I were to do so I would view it as more than a misstep, but morally wrong and harmful.
DQ: Is anything in history "inevitable"?
Nothing in history is truly inevitable. We can always change our present to affect the future. Things do tend to happen in similar patterns however, so maybe history's inevitability in more accurate than I would give it credit for.
DQ: Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt?
I think it depends on the specifics of the religion and who that religion would be oppressing or revolting against. In modern America specifically, religion and religiously minded people seem to do much of the oppressing and exploitation and like to keep things as they are rather than work for change or revolt.
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ReplyDeleteIs state paternalism ever warranted?
I believe it is, there must be some kind of restriction on certain people for a safer environment.
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ReplyDeleteWhat are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
If we are in a "free society," there would be no limits on speech. You can't put a limitation on something and then claim you are completely free. I think there are socially placed expectations on when and where you can or can't say something, but someone getting in legal trouble for saying the "wrong" thing or something "hurtful" would negate a "free society."
At the same time however, a free society needs to be a safe society. If free speech and expression invoke riots and uprisings, the "free society" will be living in fear and will be even less free.
DeleteGood point Olivia. If there are no limits on things that are allowed by freedom, wont it restrict freedom in another area? If the way someone else wanted to express themselves was harmful to another group of people, it would take away from their freedom. There should be a limitation.
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ReplyDeleteThese are some alternative quiz questions
The great philosopher Mill was arrested for promoting what?
Why did Mill think human beings are a bit like trees?
What does the word Kierkegaard mean in Danish?
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ReplyDeleteDoes bringing up of man have to do with his later outcome in life? give your reason why or why not?
I absolutely believe a person's upbringing plays into who that person will become in later life. Studies have pointed to a combination of both nature and nurture in dictating the personality and overall character of a person, and the first few years of development are by far the most crucial, because that's when we're our most malleable. The manner in which we are raised and the environments we're raised in affect our brain chemistry, physical health, and shapes our outlook on the world.
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The way someone is raised and their environment has a lot to do with their actions later on in life. The majority of the time, people who have been nurtured and reared properly do not participate in actions that harm themselves or others. For example, if a child grew up in a household where drug use was prevalent, the child may grow up seeing drugs as normal part of life. They'll also most likely participate in drug use themselves at some point in life, and the cycle may continue.
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An persons upbringing is what shapes that entire person. Their environment is crucial to their attitude and characteristics for their future. Especially when they are young. Although there are rare cases where you can learn and reach a certain low and get out of the trouble that your in.(if your in a bad situation.)
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Why don't we ever talk about state maternalism?
ReplyDeleteBecause maternalism can never been seen as a bad thing, while paternalism can sometimes be viewed as oppressive. The stereotypical connotation steers our views in biased ways.
What do you think was the best idea ever?
ReplyDeleteFire! It led us to live in the winter easier, eliminate contaminates, procure food easier, give sight and lots more! Fire really sparked our advancement as a species.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
ReplyDeleteYes, although we may have similar events, we will never have the same event, therefore of in itself,the historical event itself will never be truly replicated.
I disagree, I think history is inevitable. Humanity continues to make the same mistakes over and over again, because people as a whole are stubborn and don't like change. Also most of society is uneducated, and unable to be reasonable.
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Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt?
ReplyDeleteYes because it puts you in the care of an god not in the material plane. If someone kills our family, one may seek revenge and over thrown the corrupt government, or one may pray that God will make him receive divine punishment. By praying you are not acting in the real world, you believe in punishment in the after life, therefore you stay put and stay oppressed, so in a way religion does inhibit us in ways, but enables us in others.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteNo because a leap of faith is a rational choice by taking a chance, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. By leaving it to chance and belief, it can be the rational choice rather than being stuck or stubborn.
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ReplyDeleteName two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
Watching T.V. and listening to music are some of my favorite pleasures.
What do you think was the best idea ever?
To invent mobile phones.
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
Yes because I am interested in seeing what genes I am made up of.
Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
No, because my morals take a higher position for me than my faith.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
It depends on what one perceives as rational.
If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
No, because I feel they put in just as much as work as I do, if not more.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
No, unless someone invents the time machine.
DQ: I dont believe that I would believe in a faith that would call upon me to do something against my moral code.
ReplyDeleteNothing trumps the duty to be a good parent.
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ReplyDeleteName two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
My favorite pleasures are: Happiness, Peace, and the satisfaction of love (in all aspects), also the satisfaction of completing something etremely well is a great satisfaction, and looking forward to something in the future. Happiness would top my chart and then peace would follow. Love would be third. I think its very subjective, but some others may have different pleasures and orders of those.
I agree with you! Happiness, peace, and satisfaction of love are really important. They should be things to strive for.
Deletethese are identical to my 3 favorite pleasures. Feeling like the love is balanced in your life is the best feeling ever.
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ReplyDeleteWhat are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
As long as the speeh and expression doesn’t cause obvious harm to anyone then that would hopefully be the legal limits of it. Unfortunately, our world is not like this and people are much more sensitive.
I would agree with you! As long as no one is harmed, I think speech should be fine!
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think was the best idea ever?
I think the radio was the best idea.
For me, I think TV and Internet are amazing!
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ReplyDeleteDo you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
I disagree, if we are made by God, then we should be able to undertsand it and not have to be agnostic, but we must a form of proof in order to believe in God.
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ReplyDeleteDoes it damage the parent-child relationship if Mom or Dad make it clear to the child that they'll always defer to the perceived instructions of a "heavenly father," even including murderous instructions? Does anything "trump the duty to be a good [parent]"?
It defintetly damages that relationship of trust. A child should hope that his or her parents will always protect them no matter what.
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ReplyDeleteWould you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
No, my personal beliefs are more important to me.
Totally agree with! Personal beliefs are very important.
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ReplyDeleteDoes taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
Unless there is proof of your faith, then it is irrational to devote your complete faith to it.
Taking that leap-of faith teaches you to have courage in the face of adversity. I believe that everyone will have to take that leap of faith at some point in our lives.
DeleteI completely agree. If there is no proof, or evidence for your faith it is completely irrational.
DeleteI agree with Geoff. While I know and agree about having some sort of proof to back up your decisions, that's not what a leap of faith is. It's simply hope based off of intuition. And that is what gives people courage and drive to carry on
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ReplyDeleteHow do you balance your subjective point of view with objectivity, and with the subjectivity of others? What role should inter-subjectivity play, in forming that balance?
I balance this by simply observing and taking note of the truth. If it simply an opinion based question, then I try to true to my morals.
If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
No, I will pay my workers fairly for the work they do.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
Unfortunately, I think everything that has happened in history has been ineveitable and bound to happen at some point, hopefully so that future people could learn and adjust from history.
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ReplyDeleteDQ: Is state paternalism ever warranted?
Paternalism is defined as: “the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.” This type of action is only acceptable for young children and those with cognitive handicaps or disabilities. There are no other acceptable reasons in my opinion. Governments aren’t intended to control our lives. Paternalism leads to Hegemony—“Cultural hegemony refers to domination or rule maintained through ideological or cultural means. It is usually achieved through social institutions, which allow those in power to strongly influence the values, norms, ideas, expectations, worldview, and behavior of the rest of society.”
Basically, hegemony is those with “authority” telling others they have to do things a certain way for the good of society, when it really just benefits those in power. We see it in the US everyday.
DQ: Why don't we ever talk about state maternalism?
That’s easy, because for generations Western society has operated as a patriarchy in which men are seen as the natural and right authority figures over females and children. This is reinforced by many religions and social pressures to conform, or to at least not disrupt the status quo.
DQ: Is anything in history "inevitable"?
Death, or at least the death of our physical bodies and absence of our consciousness here on Earth, is the only inevitability that we can be absolutely certain about. We have yet to find a single living organism anywhere that is truly immortal. Everything passes away or ends eventually.
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ReplyDeleteDQ: What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
I think there should be limits on speech that could potentially cause harm to a lot of people, such as yelling “fire” in a crowded building when there isn’t actually a fire. Likewise, threats should not be allowed. Other than that, I think that speech should be free because it allows for diversity in ideas, which I think is important. I think that we should be able to hear opinions that we don’t like. Instead of thought policing, we should have conversations about why we disagree.
DQ: If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
I don’t think so. In some research I have done, and even in a business communications class I took, I learned that happy employees are better employees. I would want to treat them well, including things like good pay, increased vacation time, benefits, etc. Taking advantage of employees leads to a higher turnover rate and less productivity, because disgruntled employees don’t care as much about the company (which ends up costing any business a lot of money in the end).
DQ: Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt?
Potentially. If people are conditioned to believe that the oppression and exploitation is something that god wants, and they just have to have faith, then I think people would definitely be less likely to revolt.
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ReplyDeleteWhat would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
100% I would have went straight to a doctor and tell him some voice is telling me to sacrifice my son.
Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
A good friend, a good buzz, a good lift. I don't feel like any pleasure is higher or lower than any other. People all experience pleasure from different things. Personally I side more with Bentham than with Mill.
Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
Being someone who doesn't hold any kind of faith, I'd like to look at this question in a different way. Would you, or have you ever done anything morally wrong in the name of pleasure?
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ReplyDelete-Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
Traveling to a new place, hiking, and watching movies.
-What do you think was the best idea ever?
There is more than just one best idea, one on top of my head is GPS.
- Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
Sure, if the map is created by a reliable source. It’s always nice to learn more about your genes.
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think was the best idea ever?
- Alarms.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
- I think it depends on the context of the leap of faith.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
- Definitely. Depends on what part of history of which history.
Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteProbably hanging out with my boyfriend or having nothing to do. I would probably rank them than being better than the other. I think that is only fair.
What do you think was the best idea ever?
Probably the Internet. It is incredibly creative, and my entire future career surrounds the Internet.
Is anything in history "inevitable"?
I would say so.
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think was the best idea ever?
Abortion.
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
Yes!I actually have done a 23 and me test and i know most of my genome.
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/05/theres-nothing-wrong-with-abortion.html
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think was the best idea ever?
Toast is pretty damn good if you ask me. What mad man had the idea to cook bread AGAIN???
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
No. There is nothing I could learn about myself from the mapping of my genome that would make me happier. There is no reason for me to spoil the mystery of my own identity in such a way.
Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
Darwin's analysis has merit as a justification for agnosticism. The idea inherently questions the existence of God by criticizing our perception of such an entity.
Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
ReplyDeleteYes i dont think any human could ever comprehend the vast complex idea of God himself. We cant even comprehend everything that happens on earth now. How could we comprehend the supernatural? It woudl be better and simpler to be agnostic.
Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
- 1. eating 2. being alone at peace 3. having a good day
I think having a good day is my favorite because I feel productive, happy, and Im able to love life a little extra.
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What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDeleteI think speech and expression should be limited when it prevents other individuals from enjoying these rights as well. We all have rights and it is in the public's best interest that we preserve these rights for everyone.
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Who argued for the Harm Principle and what does it entail?
ReplyDeleteWhere did Karl Marx settle after he fled Germany?
What is Primitive Accumulation?
If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
ReplyDeleteNo, I would try my best to pay my workers a living wage as well as ensure the future of the business. I believe there is a balance in there somewhere.
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I would like to agree with you! Not going to lie, at some point our greed might get the best out of us. A perfect balance would be optimal.
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I agree with both points. I think the best course of action is pay them enough to keep them satisfied as well as hold back enough to improve the business and actually make a profit.
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ReplyDelete--What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any? The only legal limit on speech should be against stuff like yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater when there is no fire and no one is in danger. Any government that restricts the speech of its citizens most likely doesn't trust it's citizens and doesn't deserve the citizens' trust. As far as "Hate speech" goes, I believe that the term is just used to define speech that some people don't like or agree with. There shouldn't be a legal penalty because it's still free speech, but don't expect everyone to be happy and calm about it.
--Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith? Personally, I can't imagine that my faith as a Catholic would ever as me to do something immoral, because the whole idea is that "Here is what is moral and immoral, we don't do immoral things." Therefore, doing something immoral regardless would be a breach of that faith, which makes the question contradict itself, "Would you go against your faith for your faith?"
--If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can? No. I understand why some people do and I think that they have the right to do it, but I don't agree with it. I would pay my employees based on what job they have and how well they do it. While I'd be in the business to make a profit, I won't be such obsessed with that idea to the point where I don't pay my employees what they are due.
--Does religion make people more reconciled to oppression and exploitation, and less likely to revolt? In a way, I think yes. This is one of my beefs with my own faith however. I for one, am very Pro-2A and I am willing to use force (should it be absolutely necessary) to stand up against an overreaching govt/entity, especially if I see someone's civil or human rights being violated. "Speak softly, but carry a big stick." is a phrase from T. Roosevelt that sums up my philosophy on that. However, my faith tells me that when I am hit, turn the other cheek. It is the continuing struggle of my social/political beliefs clashing with my religious beliefs. Why should I stand by and continue to be taken advantage of when the problem could be solved merely by having a display of force, not even using said force?
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Bases for Week of 4/6
DeleteTues- Comment on Zika video, comment on "Normal"
Friday- answered 2 DQs under "Quiz Apr. 16", answered 4 DQs under "Quiz Apr 14"
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteHonestly, yes it does. That does that mean stupid, however. Taking a leap of faith is often times without something concrete to back up that action. I think it has its place in some circumstances.
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ReplyDeleteIs anything in history "inevitable"?
I don't believe so! I think people can avoid issues. This has to be done through a cool headed manner. If people were to talk about problems instead of going to war with eachother, then the world would be a simplier place, and we could choose our fate.
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DeleteName two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteMy two favorite pleasures are eating and sleeping. I would say they are equal, but I wish I could sleep all day. I do not think that my pleasures are better than my friends'. A pleasure is a personal experience, that why I do not think that.
The simple pleasures are the best pleasures. Sleeping would probably make it to my top as well, especially during periods of insomnia. I agree, pleasures are unique to the individual and even though they might not be a priority on other people's lists, that doesn't make them any less valuable. Even though some pleasures might be classified as more luxurious or sophisticated, that doesn't make them objectively better.
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If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
ReplyDeleteWell my parents own some businesses, and I was given the opportunity to learn from them. My parents pay their employees based on how much effort they put into their job. They are really considerable and because of that, most employees have stayed with them for years and continue to work as hard as possible. I think I would do the same thing, I think if you pay what is a rightful amount to your employees, they will apply more effort into their job.
What do you think was the best idea ever?
ReplyDeleteI would say the internet. The internet has led us to do greater things. I mean in this current situation, the internet allows us to continue our studies.
I agree. It also allows us to not feel completely isolated in this time and I think we need all the support and outside connections we can get.
ReplyDeleteName two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDeletePainting, Reading, being creative. I think they are all at the same level as each other because they help me express myself in different ways. Compared to the list of others, I think it’s the same as well because it seems to be lists of stuff hobbies which is mainly what mine is.
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What do you think was the best idea ever?
ReplyDeleteI would say technology, even though there are some downsides, it had definitely helped us improve our way of living in many ways! Internet i think can fall in this category. We can communicate with others so much faster.
Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
ReplyDeleteAs a baptist, I don't see anyway that my faith would call me to do anything immoral. It set my morals in place so if I did something immoral that would be against my faith.
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I think if everyone could follow this philosophy the world would be a much better place. Growing up in a church your grow up understanding what is right and what is wrong. If you are true to your faith, you should have no desire to do something immoral.
DeleteName two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteCooking, drawing, and working out. I would say working out is higher because it improves my body while also relaxing me. In comparison to others, I'd say its the same.
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Is anything in history "inevitable"?
ReplyDeleteI believe so. There are certain events that happened in history that molded the world we have today. Even the most horrible events prepared us for even worse disasters
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-3 of my favorite pleasures would have to be riding my bike, eating a steak and building Legos. I think my love for legos and bike riding stem from my childhood, exact tie between those two for number one. Steak is just the perfect food for me, it has the most satisfying taste, texture, and a good steak isn't hard to come by but a great steak is.
ReplyDelete-I would never do something morally wrong in the name of faith. I would never follow a faith that went against my morals in the first place. I act against my faith a lot actually, considering I am Christian and I sin a lot.
-I think the one thing that is inevitable in history is stupid people. At the root of any terrible nation or human event is the one idiot who is to blame. And there's not much you could do to change the stupid person's mind, that's what makes them so stupid.
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter to me if I have it or don’t. It doesn't have that much meaning to me. From my understanding there are no 2 genomes’ alike but if we could utilize that for a form as identification. The only issue I see with that would be blood donners and receivers.
Does it damage the parent-child relationship if Mom or Dad make it clear to the child that they'll always defer to the perceived instructions of a "heavenly father," even including murderous instructions? Does anything "trump the duty to be a good [parent]"?
I don’t think it would damage the relationship due to the fact the kids will learn and act from the parents (monkey see monkey do). if that’s what they were taught from a young then that’s what right to them. The only thing I can see trumping the parent(s) isn't /aren’t stable such as emotional/ mentally.
If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
It all depends on the job description. If the job asks very little from the employee, then I probably would but if I'm having them do more task as a leader/ supervisor then I'd give them more than the bare minimum.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe it does. I think there are certain points in everyone's life when you have to be risky and take a chance, despite the likelihood of failing, in order to bring your desires to fruition. Using logic to dictate your decisions is wise in most cases, but I think, when it comes to the nonsensical elements in life, like dreams, adventure, and love, you have to take a "leap of faith" of some sort. It makes life exciting. It doesn't make you irrational, it just makes you human.
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Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
ReplyDeletei would never do anything that goes against my morals in the name of faith because that would not sit right with me and i would regret those actions because they go against my morals. Me not being religious makes this an easy choice but i wonder what a very religious person might say? do they go along with the collective thinking of the faith and choose to ignore there morals? how do they live with betraying morals that they have? (section #6)
What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDeletei think what we have now in terms of limiting free speech are good enough. not being allowed to say things that cause direct or indirect harm like the yelling fire in a movie theater when there isnt inciting panic. but i believe censoring peoples speech on the basis that it offends someone else isnt valid. many social media platforms do this already and i believe that shouldnt be allowed. limiting what some people may consider offensive speech will directly harm and violate other peoples freedom of speech. (section #6)
I definitely think I'm on the same page as you. Today, it feels like people take offense to everything and we've reached an all time high for sensitivity. I agree, as long as there's no malicious intent and they're not inflicting harm on other people, people should feel free to speak and express themselves however they wish. However, I feel like limits will start to become difficult to navigate as technology advances. Social media has already blurred the lines quite a lot.
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If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?
ReplyDeletei would like to believe if i was ever in this position i would pay my workers a fair wage for what work they do. i would never try to pay them as little as possible because having the morals that i do i would not want my workers to suffer while working under me. generally happier workers will lead to more productivity and overall benefit the company so paying them a wage that they can be content with would work in my favor when trying to run a positive company. (section #6)
What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I think there should be limited limits of free speech. Having the ability to speak your mind and not get punished for it is a right that not everyone has. I think you should be able to speak out against the government and not face punishment.
Do you want a map of your own genome? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteI think that if I was able to understand what I was looking at then, yes, I would like a map. Having the ability to see what makes you different from everyone else is a cool thing to be able to see.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not. Someone the best ideas or inventions were created by people thinking outside the box and "taking a leap of faith." If nobody took a leap of faith and risked everything we would live in a pretty dule world.
Evolution is extremely complex and yet Carl Sagan dissected it quite astutely. I was raised to believe that the world was created by a supernatural presence. In my case that was the Christian god. Many of the Christian faith regard the universe as being around 6000 years old. If the universe were that young then why are there fossils dating back many millennia? Why are there clear fossil records of our ancestors? I don’t understand. #11
ReplyDeleteIs anything in history "inevitable"?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this counts, but the only thing that comes to mind is extinction. From what I've learned about paleontology and evolution, extinction is an inevitable natural process. It can be hastened or suspended, but in the end it's unavoidable and necessary for progression. Other than that, while there are historical events that are more probable to happen, I don't think any event is inevitable.
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I completely agree there are rare instances where we can't run from anything but most things in history and now can be reversed by choosing a different path or decision.
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Carl Marx was a genius. I think many of us reject the ideas of Carl Marx, because they were taken to extremes and led to communism. However, if you consider the political and economical circumstances of his time it becomes apparent what a visionary he was. When the industrial revolution rolled around many people shifted from farming and trade work to factory work. In this shift the corporations that rose took over people’s lives requiring them to work as long and often as they liked, sometimes working 16 hour days 7 days a week. Not to mention child labor, because child labor laws did’t exist. He strive to reform societies imbalance of power and somehow became vilified for it. #11
ReplyDeleteHow did Mill disagree with Bentham about pleasure?
ReplyDeleteA: Happiness as pleasure is too crude (quality)
What's the benefit to society of open discussion, according to Mill, and what's wrong with being dogmatic?
A:Open discussion forces people to think hard about what they believed; dogmas are prejudices
Who did Bishop Wilberforce debate at Oxford in 1860?
A:Thomas Henry Huxley
The single best idea anyone ever had was what, according to whom?
A:Darwin's evolution; Daniel Bennett
What scientific developments since Darwin's time establish evolution by natural selection as more than just a theory or hypothesis?
A:Genetics and fossil evidence
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Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDelete- I always says there are two pleasures in life that are truly free in this world, that is the "ahh" moment when you poop or pee. These pleasures are the greatest in my opinion.
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What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDelete- In a free society, limitations on freedom of speech should not be trivial. Ones own actions and words should never interfere with an others pursuit of happiness.
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DeleteI agree you shouldn't let someone else's words or expressions change what you believe and what makes you happy.
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What would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
ReplyDelete-Its hard to say what I would've done. There is no doubt that I would want to challenge the messenger, but in that situation, my devotion to the lord should be no question.
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That was nicely put I agree with you on that, there is no way to really explain what you would have done in that position.
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Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDelete-Many people might say it is an irrational thing but I do not think so. The Lord asks that we have full faith in him and if he asks for me to take a leap of faith, I will so to show my devotion to him.
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ReplyDelete"If you ever own a business will you pay your workers as little as possible and extract as much "surplus value" from them as you can?"
I would never do that to someone. It is already so hard to live in the world today. What's the point in having employees if you're not going to value you them enough to pay them what they deserve?
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ReplyDelete"Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith? "
It depends. Something morally wrong could have more logical reasoning behind it. But if it comes to faith, I don't think I could do something wrong. Mainly because I'm not religious and I don't often think what is morally wrong or not.
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ReplyDelete"What do you think was the best idea ever?"
OH MY GOSH. Honestly, whoever came up with the idea of cutting strips of meat from a pig to make bacon is a genius. I love bacon so much. It's the 2nd love of my life after my dog!
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteNo I don't believe that taking a leap of faith will make you irrational because sometimes you have to put yourself out there in order to get what you want.
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Do you agree with Darwin that the subject of God is "too profound for human intellect"? Does it mean we should all be agnostic?
ReplyDeleteI partly agree with Darwin, in that I believe that the subject of God—the prime mover—is utterly fascinating to ponder and consider with curiosity. Therefore, I don't think it is too profound to simply contemplate. However, I believe that humans run into trouble when they begin making assumptions for how this ultimate power expects them to live their lives, or even cares about them in the first place. Simply nobody can say with certainty what God expects from us, or if there is a God to have expecations in the first place. So yes, I believe we should all be agnostic and focus ourselves on making our earthly lives harmonious and agreeable. That begins to be its own sort of spirituality.
For Tuesday 4/14/20
ReplyDeleteAll in it together? 2:26 PM CDT
Homo un-sapiens 12:28 PM CDT
Death and meaning 12:31 PM CDT
Before "everydayness" returns 12:34 PM CDT
For Thursday 4/16/20
Spirituality without religion 11:45 PM CDT
Ask an atheist day 11:57 PM CDT
How to keep your green vote from turning red 12:04 AM CDT
Alternate DQ's 12:35 AM CDT
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Name two or three of your favorite pleasures. Are any of them higher or better than the others? In what way? Are any of yours higher or better than those of a friend whose list includes none of yours? Why or why not?
ReplyDelete1) Love, love, love. Some say it's all you need! I love loving. I love being loved. Love is the reason I feel I exist.
2) Making other people so happy!
3) Enjoying all of the milestones of life.
I'd say for me love takes the cake.
My pleasures are definitely not at a higher rank than anyone else's. Our biggest pleasures are relevant to us. Our biggest pleasures don't need to prove anything. They are just what we personally love about life.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteI see irrational as doing something that you almost completely KNOW is not going to turn out well.
I think we take leaps of faith every single day and all of the time throughout life. Being vulnerable and loving someone is a leap of faith.
Does taking a "leap of faith" make you irrational?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so because sometimes that leap of faith is the only thing to do, and that leap of faith may be rational. Ex. You know your going to die and your stuck and the only way to get out is to run and jump across this cliff to the other. It's close enough but it is going to be a close call. Whats more rational? sitting their waiting to die? or making that leap of faith and taking the jump?
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What are the appropriate legal limits on speech and expression in a free society, if any?
ReplyDeleteI think that people can say whatever they want as long as it doesn't incite people to harm other people.
What would you have done, in Abraham's position? Would you have doubted the "message" or challenged the messenger?
ReplyDeleteI definitely would doubt the "message".
Would you ever do something you considered morally wrong, in the name of faith?
ReplyDeleteI think often people's morals are based off of their faith.
Name two or three of your favorite pleasures.
ReplyDelete1. Getting in bed.
2. being with friends.
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1. How did Mill disagree with Bentham about pleasure?
2. What view did Mill defend in On Liberty?
3. What's the benefit to society of open discussion, according to Mill, and what's wrong with being dogmatic?
4. Who did Bishop Wilberforce debate at Oxford in 1860?
5. The single best idea anyone ever had was what, according to whom?
6. What scientific developments since Darwin's time establish evolution by natural selection as more than just a theory or hypothesis?
7. Who was the Danish Socrates, and what was most of his writing about?
8. Why is faith irrational, according to Nigel Warburton?
9. What is "the subjective point of view"?
10. Why was Karl Marx angry? How did he think the whole of human history could be explained?
11. What was Marx's "vision"?
12. What did Marx call religion?
1.Mill came to believe that Bentham’s account of happiness as pleasure was too crude, so he developed his own version of the theory that distinguished between higher and lower pleasures.
2.Mill defended the idea that giving everyone their own space to develop as they see fit is the best way to organize society.
3.Open discussion forced people to think hard about what they believe in. Being dogmatic was fine until it incited violence.
4.Thomas Henry Huxley
5.According to Daniel Dennett., Charles Darwin’s theory evolution was the single best idea anyone has ever had.
6.Genetics and fossil evidence
7.Søren Kierkegaard; most of his writing was about choosing how to live and the difficulty of knowing that your decision is the right one.
8.It is not based on reason
9.The experience of the individual making choices
10.He spent most of his life in poverty; a class struggle (between rich and poor)
11.Each person would contribute whatever they could to society, and society in turn would provide for them: ‘from each according to his ability, to each according to his need’ was Marx’s vision.
12.“the opium of the people”
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ReplyDelete13. What's the basic idea in A Course in Miracles?
14. Who is most responsible for giving a platform and credibility to magical thinking?
15. Name an argument Andersen compares to those for "harnessing placebo power."
13.Physical existence is a collective illusion – “the dream”
14.Oprah Winfrey
15.Premises of Mormonism
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you think was the best idea ever?
In my opinion, the best idea ever was the idea to talk on the phone. Before the actual telephone was invented, Alexander Graham Bell had to have the idea to want to talk to someone who is far away.