Hello can someone help me? Philosophy is such a different language for me, I have been reading for hours and feel like I am from another planet...
I am supposed to write a pursuasive letter to a european philosopher...
Write a persuasive, formal letter to a specific European philosopher. In the letter, argue that this philosopher is incorrect in his or her view about a particular issue.
Provide support from your readings, examples from your experience, and your own analysis to prove the philosopher wrong.
I have been reading for hours and still cannot find a philosopher that I feel that I can argue with... I'm lost.. can someone give me a couple of philopher names and reasons why you disagree with them??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_More
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bacon
Either of those should give you some arguments.
thank you Bob I am just so stumped...philosophy is my weakness I can read and read for hours and feel like I have not learned a thing... it's just mumble and jumble to me..
If this is the for the same class I am in you have to concentrate on the Philosophers mentioned in Chapter 8, this is the period after day 1850.
Of course! I understand that philosophy can sometimes feel overwhelming due to its complex language and concepts. I'll provide you with a few well-known European philosophers and some common points of disagreement people have with them, to give you a starting point for your persuasive letter:
1. René Descartes:
Descartes is often critiqued for his mind-body dualism. He argued that the mind and body are separate entities, with the mind being immaterial and the body being material. However, many philosophers disagree with this view, arguing for a more unified perspective of the mind and body.
2. Friedrich Nietzsche:
Nietzsche's philosophy emphasizes the idea of the "will to power" and the idea that traditional moral values are constraints upon human potential. Some argue that his rejection of traditional values leads to nihilism and a lack of a moral compass.
3. Immanuel Kant:
Kant's philosophy centers around the idea of moral duty and his categorical imperative. Critics might argue that Kant's emphasis on duty can lead to a rigid moral framework that overlooks the importance of individual circumstances and personal inclinations in making ethical decisions.
Remember, these are just starting points, and it's essential to do your own research and engage with the philosopher's works to better understand their arguments and form your own objections. Good luck with your persuasive letter!