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Fundamental ideas in philosophy
Title: Fundamental ideas in philosophy
Category: Social Sciences / Philosophy
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Fundamental ideas in philosophy
1.) "By shaping our analytical skills, we can become more independent in our thinking and less susceptible to world views that foster narrow-mindedness"(pg. 37). The thinking process can be broken down into three levels; which are experience, interpretation, and analysis. The levels are not clear-cut; they overlap and interact with one another. Experience, the first level of thinking, goes beyond the five senses. We notice: specific events occurring, different feelings within ourselves, and views of the …showed first 75 words of 870 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 870 total…according to. John Stewart Mills' ideas influenced our Constitution. Human happiness is not just for the individual; it is concerned with benefit for the whole community. There are two types of utilitarianism:
1.) Rule Utilitarianism- Apply standards, rules of behavior, conduct. Concerned with classes of situations. More black and white (letter of the law). Greater net good.
Act Utilitarianism- Evaluate each situation and decide how you "ought" to act. Greater net good. Leaves room for exceptions.
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