PHIL 1301 Week 4 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | Central Texas College
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PHIL 1301 Week 4 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | Central Texas College
Respond to TWO of the following questions:
1.
Aristotle
argues that nature is teleological, in other words, that it has a purpose.
However, the “new science” presented by Galileo, Newton, and Hobbes argues that
nature is non-purposive. Which view of nature do you agree with and why?
2.
If you were in a state of nature, a primitive condition without
civil government, would you help people or use your powers to fulfill your
desires even if it meant not helping others? Do you think most people would
help each other or act from self-interest?
3.
Hobbes thinks that the terms “good” and “evil” are relative to the
individual. When we use those terms, we mean that good things bring us pleasure
and evil things bring us pain. Do you agree with Hobbes that good and evil are
relative terms, or do you think there is an objective standard to which the
terms refer? Explain your answer with an example.
4.
Berkeley thinks that “to be is to be perceived.” But, if you leave the
room you’re in and go to another one, do the things in the room you were in
still exist? How does Berkeley answer this question, and do you agree with him?
Explain.
Note: To earn full credit for this graded discussion, post at
least two times. First, post your own thoughts. This post
should be substantial (containing at least 150-200 words). Next, respond to the
post of another student. Remember to follow the rules of netiquette. Be polite,
professional, and thoughtful. This post should contain at least 50-100 words.
All posts need to be in your own words.
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