Idealism Idealism is the metaphysical and epistemological doctrine that ideas or thoughts make up fundamental reality. Essentially‚ it is any philosophy which argues that the only thing actually knowable is consciousness (or the contents of consciousness)‚ whereas we never can be sure that matter or anything in the outside world really exists. Thus‚ the only real things are mental entities‚ not physical things (which exist only in the sense that they are perceived) Progressivism Progressivist believes
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relations. Principles of Justice and Gender Among the many substantial contributions to the field of modern philosophy made by John Rawls‚ there is one particular aspect of his most memorable work that has been a subject of notable controversy among feminists and other critics of gender-based injustices. Rawls is widely regarded as having revolutionized the modern field of political philosophy by “breaking the intuitionism-utilitarianism deadlock” (Kymlicka‚ 2002‚ p.55). However‚ according to critics
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Nazi Prisoner Doctors In my opinion‚ if asked‚ Aristotle would have worked in the prison camp hospital. Aristotle’s position on ethic is to find a balance of good and what may not be good. “Virtuous activities are those that avoid the two extremes of excess and deficiency. For example if you fear too much‚ you become cowardly; if you fear too little‚ you become rash. The mean is courage (Aristotle‚ p. 410). In the hospital the mean between not helping anyone and helping no one would be to help
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In 1971‚ a small group of doctors in Paris formed an organization. Their goal was to provide emergency medical aid‚ no matter where it is needed or who needs it. This was the beginning of Medecins Sans Frontieres‚ (MSF) or‚ in English‚ Doctors Without Borders. The philosophy of MSF is that all people have the right to medical care‚ regardless of race‚ religion‚ or nationality. Today‚ according to MSF‚ the world needs medical doctors who can provide aid to any nation quickly‚ efficiently‚ and without
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Intro to Philosophy April 26‚ 2012 Final Paper Bishop George Berkeley “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it‚ does it make a sound?” Although this famous quote is not the exact wording used by the philosopher Bishop George Berkeley‚ he was the inspiration behind this idea along with many others. Throughout his life‚ Berkeley developed theories that laid the foundation for the study of modern philosophy. His life experiences and travels assisted him in becoming
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Jina Kim ECD 101 September 24‚ 2012 Philosophy My personal philosophy is: to instill good morals and values in all children; respect all children and their families’ cultures‚ ethnicities‚ race‚ beliefs‚ and structure; and to treat each child fairly to ensure that all children feel equally special. Also to have families‚ communities‚ and educators work as one; remain a lifelong advocator of children; exhaust all resources before deciding to hold a child back a grade; and to maintain a constant
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Philosophical Essay EDUC 200 – Principles of Education Philosophy is a set of beliefs or ideas one has towards their discipline or line of work. Don Kauchak and Paul Eggen‚ authors of the textbook “Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional‚” define philosophy as “The study of theories of knowledge‚ truth‚ existence‚ and morality” [ (Kauchak & Eggen‚ 2011) ]. The philosophy of education is a very important aspect of teaching. It is meant to guide teachers in the classroom and offer insight
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ASSIGNMENT 1 5 star doctor. My personal view about my role‚ function and duty as a medical doctor is to be a good and better doctor. What is the meaning of a good doctor? This question is depend on the meaning of the word ’good’. In Oxford Dictionary susprisingly devotes a full page on this word. Thus ’good’ means; among other things are‚ having the right qualities‚ commendable‚ morally excellent‚ virtuous‚ kind and benevolent‚ agreeable‚ amiable‚ reliable‚ soundless of judgement and practical
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chapter 2 pg.14-25 Socrates: The First Moralist Socrates (c.470-399 B.C) he was 70 years old when he died‚ his father was Sophroniscus‚ a sculptor‚ his mother Phaenarete‚ was a midwife. Socrates was likely a stonemason and a sculptor before turning to philosophy. He was a soldier during the Peloponnesian War. He has walked barefoot across ice‚ meditated standing up for thirty-six hours. He had the ability to ignore physical discomfort in order to achieve some greater mental or spiritual objective.The oracle
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Introduction to Philosophy Finals Reflection Output A. Summary KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge is formed and acquired in the course of our life though cognition and it is not inborn and develops from our own ignorance. John Locke compared it with tabula rasa or some sort of a blank sheet upon which nothing is written. These are Data or images of the object which stimulated our sense-organs-sight‚ hearing‚ touch‚ taste and smell are‚ in a manner of speaking‚ raw-materials
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