Mark Reed Jr.
Mr. Morgan
British Literature - Enlightenment Period 3
March 10, 2016
Change Everyday The Philosophies of Locke, Hume, and Pope are heavily criticized by many individuals today. Locke is focused on discussing innate principles and ideas, while Hume is dedicated to the formation of man and Human instinct through experiences. Pope is also in the same category based on his discussions of morality and experiences. These philosophers have helped many people develop their own beliefs and challenge others with their point of view. The ideas used in expressing one person's view are similar to the philosophers already mentioned, but are perceived differently by others. These ideas have also helped develop what I believe in. I believe …show more content…
This is interpreted by the fact that change can affect us negatively, or have no adverse effect on individuals depending on the scenario or setting that individual is in. Hume also elaborates that “A ship, of which a considerable part has been changed by frequent reparations, is still considered as the same; nor does the difference of the materials hinder us from ascribing an identity to it.” (Hume 664), meaning that if one considerably big part of someone has changed, they are still the same. This can also be interpreted as making it easier to develop a better habit out of the changes in our lives. I disagree with the ideas or principles demonstrated by Hume and that individuals in any scenario are easily inclined to change as well. There cannot be any negative results from changing something in a positive …show more content…
Locke explains that our substance/personality is our change and that his position on this theory is: "I answer, that cannot be resolved but by those who know there can what kind of substances they are that do think; and whether the consciousness of past actions can be transferred from one thinking substance to another.” (Locke 839). Pope discusses personality and human nature are both key in our identity. Pope discusses how our passions and personality are "like elements, though born to fight, Yet, mixed and softened, in his work unite: These, ’tis enough to temper and employ; But what composes man, can man destroy? Suffice that Reason keep to Nature’s road, Subject, compound them, follow her and God. Love, hope, and joy, fair pleasure’s smiling train, Hate, fear, and grief, the family of pain, These mixed with art, and to due bounds
Mr. Morgan
British Literature - Enlightenment Period 3
March 10, 2016
Change Everyday The Philosophies of Locke, Hume, and Pope are heavily criticized by many individuals today. Locke is focused on discussing innate principles and ideas, while Hume is dedicated to the formation of man and Human instinct through experiences. Pope is also in the same category based on his discussions of morality and experiences. These philosophers have helped many people develop their own beliefs and challenge others with their point of view. The ideas used in expressing one person's view are similar to the philosophers already mentioned, but are perceived differently by others. These ideas have also helped develop what I believe in. I believe …show more content…
This is interpreted by the fact that change can affect us negatively, or have no adverse effect on individuals depending on the scenario or setting that individual is in. Hume also elaborates that “A ship, of which a considerable part has been changed by frequent reparations, is still considered as the same; nor does the difference of the materials hinder us from ascribing an identity to it.” (Hume 664), meaning that if one considerably big part of someone has changed, they are still the same. This can also be interpreted as making it easier to develop a better habit out of the changes in our lives. I disagree with the ideas or principles demonstrated by Hume and that individuals in any scenario are easily inclined to change as well. There cannot be any negative results from changing something in a positive …show more content…
Locke explains that our substance/personality is our change and that his position on this theory is: "I answer, that cannot be resolved but by those who know there can what kind of substances they are that do think; and whether the consciousness of past actions can be transferred from one thinking substance to another.” (Locke 839). Pope discusses personality and human nature are both key in our identity. Pope discusses how our passions and personality are "like elements, though born to fight, Yet, mixed and softened, in his work unite: These, ’tis enough to temper and employ; But what composes man, can man destroy? Suffice that Reason keep to Nature’s road, Subject, compound them, follow her and God. Love, hope, and joy, fair pleasure’s smiling train, Hate, fear, and grief, the family of pain, These mixed with art, and to due bounds