William K. Clifford‚ in his essay “The Ethics Of Belief” (1877)‚ asserts that beliefs must be held sacred; they must be extensively investigated with an open mind before a belief is formed. Clifford supports this assertion by telling two parallel stories about men who held beliefs without full investigation‚ concluding that beliefs not held to a high ethical standard are detrimental to society. His purpose is to instill in his readers a habit of questioning their beliefs to the full extent possible
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Nicomachean Ethics: Analysis and Belief What is Nicomachean Ethics? Aristotle thought it was important enough to write about the subject‚ but what is it? Aristotle believed that the “Highest Good” was the end to everything. By highest good he meant true happiness based on a virtuous life that required moral action. This is a system that is not standardized but is set up for everyone to decide what makes them happy. Nicomachean ethics is a fine balance between deficiency and excess. Nicomachean
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Summarising Clifford Geertz’ ‘Thick Description: Toward an Interpretive Theory of Culture’ Drishta Gopala‚ 3351‚ B.Sc.(H) Anthropology- II Year Geertz starts his article discussing the radical nature of the concept of ‘Culture’‚ one around which the entire field of Anthropology has arisen. He compares it to all other powerful scientific concepts and ideas that rose to fame and power‚ that due to resolving multiple fundamental problems‚ are thought to be the ultimate solution to all problems and
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It is often said that people are what they believe. Philosopher William Clifford would not only agree with this statement‚ but provides context to why he argues that it is wrong to believe something without sufficient evidence. In his perspective‚ the beliefs people hold have power over the people they are and the people that these beliefs are shared with. The consequences can be‚ or in his view‚ are always harmful. He uses the example of a shipowner allowing an unsafe ship to set sail‚ as he trusts
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Clifford Brown: Life and Music A musician’s life and works go hand in hand‚ with each one influencing and giving insight to the other. One of the greatest trumpet players in jazz‚ Clifford Brown‚ lived a short but successful life. Clifford Brown gained the respect and admiration of his peers‚ and his works continue to be appreciated by listeners today. His longtime friend and bandmate Max Roach pioneered modern jazz drumming and is featured on almost all of Clifford Brown’s classic recordings. Clifford
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Aristotle is known for his ideas and beliefs in Nichomachean Ethics. Aristotle sates the individual should be thought of and taking care of first. If we are to take care of the few individuals‚ then the whole society should be taking care of. Aristotle uses politics and ethics together to explain the good life. People generally disagree as to the nature and conditions of happiness. Some people believe that happiness is wealth‚ honor‚ pleasure‚ or virtue. Aristotle thinks that wealth is not happiness
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How does art convey a meaningful narrative through the use of symbolism? Art gives the capability for a person to communicate their opinions or tell stories. Artists use a variety of mediums to convey their beliefs‚ attitudes and values about the world. Art can vary in its level of subtlety when trying to depict what the artist would like to convey. All artistic movements are comprised of representations. Whether the artwork is conveying emotion or a physical object‚ it cannot do either without
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HOW DO MONOTHEISTIC BELIEFS IN MORALS AND ETHICS COMPARE WITH POLYTHEISTIC BELIEF? Monotheism and polytheism are two different religions. Monotheism is the belief in one god. Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. Morality plays a role in all religions. The idea behind morality can and does exist within both these belief systems. Without the idea of morality‚ the world could plunge into chaos and no ethics would exist. However‚ polytheistic religions tend to fall behind in the morality to
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will it be like in certain scenarios. Stories are written such as “Desertion” & “Second Variety” by Clifford Simak‚ “Slow Life” by Michael Swanwick and "Swarm" by Bruce Sterling to warn others of scientific evolution using the core science fiction concepts. These four cautionary short stories illustrate the future horror of scientific evolution for mankind. Firstly‚ the story Desertion by Clifford Simak is cautionary tale warning humans of superiority. Simak warns the readers about the way humans
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In The Ethics of Belief by W.K Clifford this philosopher states that it is wrong in every situation ever to believe anything based on insufficient evidence‚ as it is wrong for someone to simply believe something to be true based solely on the sincerity of their convictions or by stifling their doubts. He states that if the origin of the belief is not founded on proven fact then the believer is guilty of an untrue/false belief as a result of not taking the time or having the patience to investigate
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