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List presupps of science unpack them |
Laws of though - identity, non contradiction, excluded middle. Cannot be proven by science Sense perception- science requires it. How do we know we are perceiving it correctly Law of causality- Uniform nature- gravity, orbit, assume constant. Laws of nature tell how should work, but cannot explain them. Values- assumed, science can't progress without. Built on. Every body lieing. |
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If three metaphysical theories which do you like. Why |
Dualsism Material Immaterial Matthew 10:28 Jesus affirms Christian Life after death Soul Not easiest to believe Ockhams razor Interaction problem |
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Outline 3 arguements for dualism |
Subjectivity-something immaterial about us. Can't define others experience exactly. Fairly persuavsive. Qualia- exsperiences that we can't describe. Color taste smell. Not very persuavsive Intentionality-aboutness of things that purely physical things can't think of. Threw mind |
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Outline logical problem of evil, tell why not big deal |
God omni- benevolent potent and scient Potent strength to prevent evil Scient knowledge to stop evil Benevolent desire to prevent evil If God, no evil, Evil, No God. 2 problems. Just because desire, doesn't mean have to. Greater good. Also God can exist and evil can exist. Satan |
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2 naturalistic theories of moral objectivism. Key point. Positives. Weaknesses. Proponents |
Ethical egoism- Ayn rand, easy, human nature, morally right to look out for you. Doesn't acknowledge self sacrifice. Jesus. Utilitarianism- bentham and mill, also easy, best for society as whole. Bad, slavery. Also justice. Doing wrong things that no one sees. |
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Hobbes and locked differing views of social contract. Which is like US. Which is wisest. |
Hobbes- monarchy, man inherently evil, needs absolute ruler, society elects ruler they believe will be best. He has final say laws, judgments, war. Corruption lose societies best interest. Locke-ends with sorta democracy, liberal, people elect leader, leader must follow majority of people's wishs, if not get replaced. US uses locked. Locked is wisest. |
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Which distributive justice do you prefer. Why. What distinguishes the three approaches. |
Libertarianism- limit government Socialism-government runs everything. Welfare liberalism- anything in between. I follow libertarianism. Government for people. Not every aspect of our life. Gives you property rights. Determine own Success. |
