time used to study called "Study Hall". Because of its amazing results‚ preparation for college‚ and providing responsibility‚ Study Hall remains as one of the vital qualities Cushing Academy possess and give students an opportunity to lead in higher education. Study Hall was Mark’s first negative impression of Cushing Academy. He thought this was done in order to keep the students in silence and restrain them from having freedom. After he experienced Study Hall at Cushing for over two months
Premium
Being Human‚ Distinctively Mill’s perspective on the human condition is one that I favor immensely opposed to Schopenhauer‚ because it displays an appreciation for what it means to be a human in its truest form. The fact that we are able to innately enjoy pleasures and reflect on the experience is unique and should be valued. Furthermore‚ we also are capable of enduring mental suffering and advancing through the struggle as a better being on the other side. Both of these situations effectively
Premium Ethics Morality Utilitarianism
According to Mill‚ individuality is seen as essential to human progress and development‚ to the extent where he supposes that “it is only the cultivation of individuality which produces‚ or can produce‚ well-developed human beings”. We can infer from this quote that Mill has a strong preference on the freedom of action alongside that of thought and discussion‚ which constitutes a belief in the necessity of allowing different ‘experiments in living’ as the route towards creating the greatest happiness
Premium Liberty John Stuart Mill Political philosophy
I believe that Mill would definitely defend Wolff’s right to speak his mind freely in this way on this subject. Freedom of expression “being almost of as much importance as the liberty of thought itself and resting in great part on the same reasons” (71) is practically inseparable from freedom of thought. Mill argues for both together saying that we need to have the freedom to think as we please and form our own opinions whether they be right or wrong and to be able to have free discussion forums
Premium Freedom of speech John Stuart Mill Liberty
Mill’s understanding of freedom values the desires and goals of the each individual in a community. He states that "the only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good‚ in our own way." By this‚ Mill is saying that freedom should guarantee liberty of rights based on personal interests and desires; it is evident that he puts a significant emphasis on individuality. Mill demonstrates that people should be allowed to do whatever they want by stating that states do not have the
Premium Liberty John Stuart Mill Political philosophy
with this great addition‚ there would be more honor students‚ higher grades‚ and a better learning environment. Study hall should be available to students because they can have a quiet place to study and focus‚ they will have resources they can’t get outside of school‚ and students will have more time to complete homework. First of all‚ students should be allowed to have a study hall because they will have more time to complete homework. According to Mona Wang‚ Jenna Troccoli‚ and Sophie Lyle‚ a majority
Premium Education High school Teacher
interested in analyzing the balance between happiness and unhappiness – in this case‚ the balance between the conflicting feelings of those who would prefer censorship and those who would be censored. In his essay On Liberty‚ utilitarian philosopher John Stuart Mill settles this balance with the assertion that‚ no matter how unpopular a certain opinion is‚ censorship of any opinion is unjustified – indeed‚ “no more justified … than [one man] would be justified in silencing [all of] mankind.” My thesis
Premium Freedom of speech Epistemology John Stuart Mill
Philosophers often attempt to design a societal system that reflects their view of "what is good." However‚ before this can be established‚ it is crucial for them to set out‚ in their opinion‚ their respective present view of society. In this case‚ what is commonly held as "good" is freedom. Rousseau ’s explanation of social contracts affirms his belief in a common will that derives from his concept that if all individuals freely enter into a social contract based on the general will‚ this establishes
Premium Political philosophy Jean-Jacques Rousseau Sociology
Tour to Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Which place of interest in Singapore left an unforgettable impression on my mind? My answer is the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Although I just had a quick look in the memorial hall‚ the tour in the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall gave me a precious lesson in my life. Sun Yat Sen‚ the great pioneer of the Chinese democratic movement in modern times. Almost all Chinese have to refer to him when talking about the history of modern China. As the
Premium China Overseas Chinese Qing Dynasty
Thomas Benton’s piece titled City Activities with Dance Hall‚ one of three sections from American Today (America Regionalist artist‚ 1889-1975) represents the commemoration of true American values. This piece was made in the 1930s as a depiction of the ordinary lives of men and women in the United States during the Prohibition Era. It was purchased and restored in 1984 by AXA Equitable to hang in the lobby of AXA Equitable Tower in New York City‚ later to be donated to the Metropolitan Museum of
Premium Art Painting United States