Being and Nothingness
Today, we will have a philosophy lesson, courtesy of Kudzu:
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What does "good" mean and how do we define it? I will now tell you in great detail how some of the world's foremost philosophers define the term. We will begin with Plato, and along the way, also discuss the theories of Aquinas, Descartes, Immanuel Kant, and end with a discussion of Jean-Paul Sartre and self-determination. Ready?
HA HA HA. That was a trick. I am not going to do that because A) I don't know enough about any of the above, and B) Well, I'd like some of you to come back here from time to time, and discussing "Philosophers Through the Ages" probably isn't the way to convince people this is a fun place to be.
So, here is your larnin' for today: Aristotle discusses moral virtue in Book 2 of the Nicomachean Ethics. If you really are interested, read more here.
HOMEWORK: Consider one of the following topics, and write an essay.
1) If Aristotle WERE to buy an iPod, which version (video, old-school, nano, mini, shuffle) would he buy? Justify your answer with reference to Aristotle's four causes.
2) When you buy an iPod, you have to pay extra for accessories such as an armband. Would Augustine agree with this? Use his City of God for examples.
3) Today's top 3 iTunes songs are Eminem's "When I'm Gone," Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and Madonna's "Hung Up." Which song would Rene Descartes be most likely to download, and why?
4) Compile a 10-song "Celebrity Playlist" for Niccolò Machiavelli. As for all iTunes Celebrity Playlists, write a blurb for each of Nic's songs.
5) Would Jean Jacques Rousseau choose a white or black iPod cover? Why?
EXTRA CREDIT: If Friedrich Nietzsche had a favorite comic strip, which one would it be?
Good luck!
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What does "good" mean and how do we define it? I will now tell you in great detail how some of the world's foremost philosophers define the term. We will begin with Plato, and along the way, also discuss the theories of Aquinas, Descartes, Immanuel Kant, and end with a discussion of Jean-Paul Sartre and self-determination. Ready?
HA HA HA. That was a trick. I am not going to do that because A) I don't know enough about any of the above, and B) Well, I'd like some of you to come back here from time to time, and discussing "Philosophers Through the Ages" probably isn't the way to convince people this is a fun place to be.
So, here is your larnin' for today: Aristotle discusses moral virtue in Book 2 of the Nicomachean Ethics. If you really are interested, read more here.
HOMEWORK: Consider one of the following topics, and write an essay.
1) If Aristotle WERE to buy an iPod, which version (video, old-school, nano, mini, shuffle) would he buy? Justify your answer with reference to Aristotle's four causes.
2) When you buy an iPod, you have to pay extra for accessories such as an armband. Would Augustine agree with this? Use his City of God for examples.
3) Today's top 3 iTunes songs are Eminem's "When I'm Gone," Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and Madonna's "Hung Up." Which song would Rene Descartes be most likely to download, and why?
4) Compile a 10-song "Celebrity Playlist" for Niccolò Machiavelli. As for all iTunes Celebrity Playlists, write a blurb for each of Nic's songs.
5) Would Jean Jacques Rousseau choose a white or black iPod cover? Why?
EXTRA CREDIT: If Friedrich Nietzsche had a favorite comic strip, which one would it be?
Good luck!
posted by big al at 2:26 PM
4 Comments:
3) "I think, therefore, I don't listen to Eminem, Mariah Carey, or Madonna."
EXTRA CREDIT: Marmaduke. Of course.
4). The first song on Machiavelli's play list:
"I Would Die 4 U" -- ARTIST: Prince
The Prince appreciates this song of devotion. Because the means justify the end, dying for your ruler is allowed.
EXTRA CREDIT: Nietzsche's favorite strip would be THE BOONDOCKS.
No way. How could Nietzsche not appreciate the twisted humor of everyone's favorite dog humping comic strip?
Nietzsche -- WILL TO POWER. I'm no philosopher but if I remember right, this means the basic insitnct to exert your power over others. So, yes . . . MARMADUKE, I agree!
5) Rousseau's Social Contract: Man is born free, everywhere else he's in chains. Therefore, he would not appreicaate Apple "chaining" to two simple choices of iPod color. It wouldn't matter to him, instaed, he would choose a flashy iPod sleeve.
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