From the text Twelve Theories of Human Nature by L. Stevenson, D. Haberman, and P. Matthews I have learned about the twelve different theories; Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Plato, Aristotle, The Bible, Islam, Kant, Marx, Freud, Sartre, and Darwinian. I have chosen to elaborate on the similarities and differences between Plato and Kant. I chose Plato because he is known as the father of idealism and one of the forefathers of philosophy; which is the love of wisdom. Whereas, Kant is known as the father of modern moral philosophy; and also, his ideas and theories are thought-provoking and complex.
In comparing and contrasting Plato and Kant, I find that they have many similar viewpoints; yet they have totally different observations. One of the differences they have …show more content…
It is these ethical Forms that position definite principles for us. While Kant believed that there is an unseen moral law or force that governs us. It is this moral law or force that we must abide by no matter what the circumstance or situation; thus we ought to do what is right, despite the outcome. When it comes to reason, they both have a systematic view on it; that reason should interest those who are competent enough to execute logical decision. They both also believed that things such as mathematics are what Kant calls a priori and Plato states come from the soul having a previous history of them. I believe that God is, in Plato’s terms, the Forms and in Kant’s terms that unseen moral law that governs us. Although Plato and Kant ultimately came to have a completely different conclusion, they had one similarity that continues to live on and challenge us even now; that is that they compel us to think beyond what is seen and obvious. I am in complete agreement with both of these amazing philosophers when it comes to reason and how those who are able to do so should
In comparing and contrasting Plato and Kant, I find that they have many similar viewpoints; yet they have totally different observations. One of the differences they have …show more content…
It is these ethical Forms that position definite principles for us. While Kant believed that there is an unseen moral law or force that governs us. It is this moral law or force that we must abide by no matter what the circumstance or situation; thus we ought to do what is right, despite the outcome. When it comes to reason, they both have a systematic view on it; that reason should interest those who are competent enough to execute logical decision. They both also believed that things such as mathematics are what Kant calls a priori and Plato states come from the soul having a previous history of them. I believe that God is, in Plato’s terms, the Forms and in Kant’s terms that unseen moral law that governs us. Although Plato and Kant ultimately came to have a completely different conclusion, they had one similarity that continues to live on and challenge us even now; that is that they compel us to think beyond what is seen and obvious. I am in complete agreement with both of these amazing philosophers when it comes to reason and how those who are able to do so should