Thanksgiving has passed, and Christmas time is coming around, the holiday of giving. Both involve heavy family activity. That is what I have found meaning in my life so far. The idea and the purpose of a family to a person. It affects how that person turns out to grow, their actions, and their sense of affection. The idea of a family is beneficial to any individual even if that family is abusive. My reason being that an abusive family can make that person stronger, independent, and give them drive to be better than their family.
Nonetheless, family contributes to each and everyone's unique personality. When I think about it, if my family weren't there for me, then I would be a completely different person. Without them I don't even want to imagine how hard or different my life would be now. I have complete faith and trust in them and through the years of living with them is how I have come to conclude that the idea of a family has meaning to me.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
First Quarter Review
I enjoy philosophy. I enjoy the many different approaches to a belief or an idea and thats what makes it enjoyable to me. Freedom of choice in a class. But when philosophical arguments turn into who's right and who's wrong I find it pointless. The point of philosophy is to dwell on the possibilities and choices like we did in the beginning of the year. It has now evolved into what person's views on life are and whether they are right and wrong.
About the assignments, I enjoy the readings given to us in class so having us answer those questions are nothing because they're so simple they just ensure that we read. The blogs on the other hand are tedious. I feel like they're a chore. They can easily be done with an in-class discussion. I like that you don't assign unnecessary homework for "points to grade". Except for assignments you give the substitute for us to do in class when your not present. Those are pointless and a waste of time just to make sure we are busy in class.
About the assignments, I enjoy the readings given to us in class so having us answer those questions are nothing because they're so simple they just ensure that we read. The blogs on the other hand are tedious. I feel like they're a chore. They can easily be done with an in-class discussion. I like that you don't assign unnecessary homework for "points to grade". Except for assignments you give the substitute for us to do in class when your not present. Those are pointless and a waste of time just to make sure we are busy in class.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Election
Camus being the debbie downer he is, doesn't find meaning in life. Death is significant to life, and our only purpose is to experience the life we live. Therefore I think he wouldn't vote for anyone. He wouldn't care who would win the election as long as it didn't prevent him from living the life we view as absurd.
Voltaire on the other hand with a disgust towards corrupt religion and government (noted in Candide). Seems like he would vote for nobody as well. Both philosophers want simplicity in their lives. They would probably want minimal government presence in their lives and choose not to vote. Knowing the nature of Voltaire in Candide, peace and prosperity between the people, as well as protection from the government, I feel as if he would lean more towards the Democratic party if forced to vote.
Voltaire on the other hand with a disgust towards corrupt religion and government (noted in Candide). Seems like he would vote for nobody as well. Both philosophers want simplicity in their lives. They would probably want minimal government presence in their lives and choose not to vote. Knowing the nature of Voltaire in Candide, peace and prosperity between the people, as well as protection from the government, I feel as if he would lean more towards the Democratic party if forced to vote.
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