Kerry Walters employs the terms bullshitting and brainstorming to distinguish the differences between two approaches to the study of philosophy. “Breaking through conventional models of explanation, methodological procedures and theoretical paradigms, even if the move proves ultimately fruitless, both entails and enriches the ability to see freshly” (Walters 31). This describes how the one of the terms, brainstorming, allow for the constant reconfigurations of ideals in search for a new perspective as the outcome. Walter also defines these words by stating the difference between the two terms. “The bullshitter, on the other hand, could not care less” (Walters 31).
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Enlightenment has to consider all different viewpoints and perspectives before enlightenment can occur. Wanting to partake in intellectual robotry and word artistry does allow for the full articulation of different viewpoints on an issue. Instead it prevents the creative articulation from occurring due to lack of practically viewed and personal concern for a well-rounded viewpoint on the issue. The brainstorming attitude proved essential in creatively and clearly understanding different viewpoints in Nagel’s What Is Wrong with Terrorism? Understanding how brainstorming allows for the consideration of all different possible viewpoints on the issue of terrorism allows one to cultivate a well-rounded articulation on the matter based off of the issues. One distinct feature of the article that this attitude of brainstorming allows one to view the different viewpoints is the discussion of World War II involving Hiroshima. Nagel proposes, “Hiroshima is the most famous example of terror bombing, but the Germans, the Japanese, and the British as well as the Americans deliberately slaughtered civilian non-combatants in large numbers” (Nagel 179). The bullshitting attitude would compel onself to just focus on why Hiroshima was the most famous
Brainstorming is best for a learning how to creatively articulate different …show more content…
Enlightenment has to consider all different viewpoints and perspectives before enlightenment can occur. Wanting to partake in intellectual robotry and word artistry does allow for the full articulation of different viewpoints on an issue. Instead it prevents the creative articulation from occurring due to lack of practically viewed and personal concern for a well-rounded viewpoint on the issue. The brainstorming attitude proved essential in creatively and clearly understanding different viewpoints in Nagel’s What Is Wrong with Terrorism? Understanding how brainstorming allows for the consideration of all different possible viewpoints on the issue of terrorism allows one to cultivate a well-rounded articulation on the matter based off of the issues. One distinct feature of the article that this attitude of brainstorming allows one to view the different viewpoints is the discussion of World War II involving Hiroshima. Nagel proposes, “Hiroshima is the most famous example of terror bombing, but the Germans, the Japanese, and the British as well as the Americans deliberately slaughtered civilian non-combatants in large numbers” (Nagel 179). The bullshitting attitude would compel onself to just focus on why Hiroshima was the most famous