The terms structure and direction can seem overwhelming and difficult to understand, but when trying to comprehend certain issues, events, or ideas, those terms can help in the distinguishing between right and wrong. Structure and direction can also help in understanding how some things are the way they are and how they got that way. Everyone can have their own ideas of how structure and direction apply to certain issues also, which sometimes allows for disagreement. Using my own interpretation of structure and direction, as well as some help from Albert M. Wolters, I am going to explain how they connect with Mark Charles' lecture through an analysis and evaluation of it.
One major concept that we have discussed thus far in philosophy is the idea of structure and direction. In order to interpret these terms, we have used Albert M. Wolters' book Creation Regained. The concept of structure and direction is something that can be interpreted in a multitude of different ways, but Wolters explains it in terms of Biblical principles and beliefs. After reading this book, I have been able to make sense of what I believe structure and direction are and what their relationship to one another is. I believe that "structure" is the actual being of something; something that has been created to serve a purpose. I believe that all things come from God, that he created …show more content…
Not only was it challenging, but it also helped in trying to apply the concepts of structure and direction to an issue firsthand. Becoming knowledgeable on the concepts of structure and direction can help in many areas of life, especially when it comes to analyzing and evaluating the ideas of others. Listening to Mark Charles' lecture and applying the ideas of structure and direction to it made me realize the importance of thinking from another point of view before forming
One major concept that we have discussed thus far in philosophy is the idea of structure and direction. In order to interpret these terms, we have used Albert M. Wolters' book Creation Regained. The concept of structure and direction is something that can be interpreted in a multitude of different ways, but Wolters explains it in terms of Biblical principles and beliefs. After reading this book, I have been able to make sense of what I believe structure and direction are and what their relationship to one another is. I believe that "structure" is the actual being of something; something that has been created to serve a purpose. I believe that all things come from God, that he created …show more content…
Not only was it challenging, but it also helped in trying to apply the concepts of structure and direction to an issue firsthand. Becoming knowledgeable on the concepts of structure and direction can help in many areas of life, especially when it comes to analyzing and evaluating the ideas of others. Listening to Mark Charles' lecture and applying the ideas of structure and direction to it made me realize the importance of thinking from another point of view before forming