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    Philosophy of Economics

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    Philosophy of Economics The philosophy of economics concerns itself with conceptual‚ methodological‚ and ethical issues that arise within the scientific discipline of economics.1 The primary focus is on issues of methodology and epistemology—the methods‚ concepts‚ and theories through which economists attempt to arrive at knowledge about economic processes. Philosophy of economics is also concerned with the ways in which ethical values are involved in economic reasoning—the values of human welfare

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    Philosophy of Feminism Final Exam The philosophy of feminism involves attempting to use the methods of philosophy to further the cause of feminist movements. Bell hooks is a feminist who successfully does exactly that. I will discuss how Kimberlé Crenshaw’s literature Traffic at the Crossroads: Multiple Oppressions has a very similar underlying vision shared with bell hooks about what it takes to effectively liberate women in society. I will also discuss how Judith Butler’s postmodern theories

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    Philosophy Midterm

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    etymological definition of philosophy. Philo = love Sophia = Wisdom Philo+Sophia = love of wisdom Be able to explain the basic subdivisions of philosophy and list some questions that arise in each subdivision. 517207517462500331470015494000195262514605000METAPHISICSEPISTEMOLOGYVALUE THEORY THE STUDY OF ULTIMATE REALITY THE STUDY OF KNOWLEDGETHE STUDY OF VALUE OR—What’s really real!Moral Theory of Ethics--Aesthetics Individual Ethics—Political Philosophy State the Rationalist Credo

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    Nature of Philosophy

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    Nature of Philosophy Philosophy * Comes from the 2 Greek words « philos -love » and « sophia -wisdom » * tasks that requires a deliberate effort to seek the truth. * The act of questioning or wanting to know initiates philosophy‚ and most of the time we relate philosophy to thinking. * Knowledge of all things‚ through this ultimate causes‚ aquired through the use of reasoning * Is the intense and critical examination of beliefs and assumptions Philosopher * Lover of

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    Sheet of Philosophy

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    Sheet of Philosophy PI121 Walter J. Ong ­­­ Peter Ramus (1515­1572) Anthony Giddesn → Idea of Time­space Compression Philosopher Origin 1. Wilhelm Von Humboldt (GER): describes the development of liberalism and the role of liberty in individual development and in the pursuit of excellence. Humboldt insisted on a minimal state dedicated strictly to the preservation of security. 2. Robert K. Merton: developed notable concepts such as unintended consequences‚ reference group and role strain. A central element of modern sociological

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    Philosophy and Socrates

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    world. His teachings‚ famous arguments‚ and ideas began the outgrowth of all later western philosophies. Born in 469 BC just outside of Athens‚ Socrates was brought up properly‚ and thoroughly educated. He was raised as most Athenians; developing both physical and mental strengths. Socrates then went on to learn from Archelaus the philosopher. Here he studied astronomy‚ mathematics‚ and was introduced to philosophy‚ which was a new concept at the time. Archelaus taught of explanations for the world with

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    paper I review the problematic relationship between science and philosophy; in particular‚ I will address the question of whether science needs philosophy‚ and I will offer some positive (if incomplete) perspectives that should be helpful in developing a synergetic relationship between the two. I will review three lines of reasoning often employed in arguing that philosophy is useless for science: a) philosophy’s death diagnosis (‘philosophy is dead’) and what follows from it; b) the historic-agnostic

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    Life Philosophy

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    Life Philosophy The meaning of life is to give life meaning Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. Life Philosophy of John Wooden Even a fool knows you can’t reach the stars‚ but that doesn’t stop a wise man from trying. "You can’t make someone Else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours." Life Philosophy of Gen. Colin Powell Man is not the creature of circumstances‚ circumstances are the creatures of men. We are free agents‚ and man is more powerful

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    innovation‚ and social transformation. Its ideas were grounded in the claim that divine truth could be known intuitively. Based in New England and existing in various forms from the 1830s to the 1880s‚ transcendentalism is usually considered the principal expression of romanticism in America. Many prominent ministers‚ reformers‚ and writers of the era were associated with it‚ including Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)‚ Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)‚ Margaret Fuller (1810–1850)‚ Theodore Parker (1810–1860)

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    A Philosophy of Change

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    Many times‚ in response to my views on various contemporary issues‚ especially on this media‚ many worthy critics have questioned what I believe in. One has even branded me a rebel without cause. I must confess that some of these criticism have been perplexing. I have on some occasions wondered whether or not some of these people have been unfair to my innocent views. But be that as it may‚ I am happy that more often than not‚ criticisms - whether positive and negative - have provided me with

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