In this class we will ask ‘what is philosophy?’ in the hopes of defending the importance of this discipline for the individual and society. In this endeavor we shall trek through the history of philosophy while unpacking some of the major issues and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic and politics. Furthermore we will address the perennial problems of the good life, personal identity, authenticity and social responsibility.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
SVU
I was watching an episode of Law and Order Special Victims Unit the other day right after out class conversation on the religious man, and the ethical man. In the episode, a man killed another man who was a child molester. The child molester even raped the man when he was child. When the police officer was interrogating the man, I couldn't decide whether he was ethical or religious. The man felt no need to explain himself and did it because of his own reasons, not for the greater good. His actions weren't thought of with sympathy or empathy either, but I didn't know if his actions were religious or ethical. I just felt it was interesting to see how philosophy is everywhere. Kierkegard is awesome!!
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