Please answer the following questions on the blog: In your own words, describe the moral dimensions of the anthropocentric/eccocentric discussion. Does the existential perspective of radical freedom and responsibility relate to the environment? How does Dr. Snauwaert's discussion fit into the general philosophical questions/issues about "the good", knowledge, truth, and freedom. This must be posted by 7pm for credit.
For today's topic presenters - send your presentations to me today- and you will have about five minutes to present today...
Next class we will discuss this in detail - we will also discuss the final- I will be posting all of the lectures and class presentations online within the next few days...
The following are the themes of questions on the final exam- come to class with your questions for the exams.
Best,
Dave Ragland
Plato
what is the purpose of musical training
role of the guardians
most important virtue of the state
meaning of the cave allegory
theory of forms
where ethics lie
Aristotle
Golden Mean
how do we become ethical
what is the ultimate aim of all human action
difference between Plato and Aristotle in ethics
Aquinas,
How does he view ethics
what does he do with Aristotle's ethical positions
what is the final end
Descartes
why is he reflecting?
why is there an evil deceiver?
what is his argument for the existence of God?
why is Descartes so important to history and philosophy?
Kant
When is there morality?
what is a categorical imperative?
What is the chief framework of his argument for peace?
what is the secret guarantee for peace?
End/means?
Dosteyeveky
what is the meaning of the story and the basic outline?
Sartre
what is radical freedom?
what is existentialism?
how does it affect human relationships?
the environment?
Snauwaert
Anthropocentric/ecocentric debate
Monday, May 4, 2009
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