Intro to Philosophy
In philosophy, there are three main worldviews: Scientific Materialism, Spiritualism and Idealism/Realism/Rationalism. Scientific materialism is holds much in what we observe. What we hear, see, feel, taste, and smell, is what's real. It is totally physical. Spiritualism is the opposite of scientific materialism; it says that the physical is not always real and that there is a higher reality that transcends the physical. Idealism/Realism/Rationalism is a broad view that separates what is real and what is known by the mind (Internet intro). There are also three ethical views: Utilitarianism, Natural Law, and Kant's Deontology. Utilitarianism is based on pleasure; whatever provides the greatest amount of pleasure is right(internet intro). Natural law says that what is good comes from natures design. It asks what is it and what is it used for. Kant's deontology is the idea that we have the duty to follow the rules of logic and language. When talking about Philosophy, you must start with the famous ancient philosopher, Socrates. During the late 400's (BC), Philosophy was very se
Aristotle, unlike Plato was not interested in perfecting society. He wanted to improve existing society until the best system is obtained. He thought that a utopia was an abstract solution, a solution that has no concrete answers. Aristotle, like Socrates was a realist. He believed that you must try and improve the existing society by understanding how it works. Socrates was always anti-government. He felt that the government had no right to make a person think or act in a particular way. Socrates believed that becoming a politician was the worst career any man could have. The politicians of Athens eventually called Socrates to trial. He was charged with impiety, the corruption of youth and the undermining of religious beliefs. After a brave speech where he neglected to beg for his life and criticized the politics of Athens, he was sentence to death. His last words were: "The hour of our departure has arrived, and we must go our ways-I to die, and you to live. Whish is better, God only knows." Philosophy is simply the way you think about things and adapt them to every day life. It is the aspe
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