Constructivist epistemology

Plato: His Metaphysical Perspective on Ultimate Reality Plato is known in western culture as one of the greats when it comes to philosophy, he is most notably recognized in the field of metaphysics. He was born as an Athenian Greek around 428-348 B.C.E and was the disciple of the great Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Plato wrote many books discussing philosophy through dialect and in fact, Plato was the one to record all of Socrates teachings. The works most known today are the Republic…

LOCKE Locke explains the difference between simple and complex ideas from his findings. First Locke believes it is not practical for someone to think the idea of colors is innate in a creature to whom God has given eyesight. Locke will challenge the truth of innate doctrine and willing to admit if it is a mistake by those who believe the truth derives from some other notion. Locke believes that the common principles speculative (having to do with what is the case) and practical (having to…

Epistemology is the nature of knowledge and how we know what we know to be true. We acquire knowledge through our experiences and everyday life. For example, if we had no memories we would not be able to think for ourselves, and we would have nothing to rely on. However, if a woman did lose her memory she would have to base her knowledge off of facts such as photos and family member’s experiences to prove to herself what has happened in her life. Also, everyone acquires their knowledge…

The question expressed in this discussion is why, and to understand the answer to this we have to delve further into the conversation. In an effort to get to the root of Firestein’s point we should look into some key aspects. The points include ignorance, science, and dangers. Ignorance First, we see that ignorance is a prevalent issue with regards to the chapter. The theme is arguably seen as a way to identify how society perceives knowledge based on the question and answer paradigm. If that…

“Knowledge is based on innate ideas,” famous philosopher John Locke once said (Palmer, p76). Knowledge is the key to understanding, using, and creating material objects. Many philosophers thought of material objects in different ways. John Locke categorized material objects into simple ideas and complex ideas. Similarly, Plato categorized material objects into the Simile of the Line. These two philosophers had ideas that cross over, making a clear understanding of the knowledge of matter. Using…

Bernard Williams’ critique of utilitarianism is rooted in the theory’s absent consideration of the “moral agent”. His argument beings with two scenarios, the first being whether George should accept a job due to his conflicting views but necessity for it, and the second being whether Jim should kill one Indian to save nineteen others. According to the utilitarian George should take the job and Jim should kill the Indian, being as Williams states “obviously the right answers,” (Williams 97).…

Being scientifically literate and being able to communicate is an important aspect for the general public and for scientists. The general public needs to construct a scientific foundation that allows them to comprehend information that is provided to them from scientists. While at the same time, the scientists need to conduct a comprehensive communication tactic that allows the public to be able to understand what is being informed to them. Without any scientific literacy, the general public is…

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision” (Helen Keller). In order for an individual to truly understand and effectively interpret the meaning of their life one must have precise vision. Author, Bernard Roth wrote a handbook on focusing one to have tunnel vision targeting the life in which they desire to achieve. The Achievement Habit allows one to understand being an achiever can be learned, by using the principles of design thinking to walk through several stories…

Our understanding of what is reality and what is altered, lead us to believe that the world we see is far from the truth. “The Allegory of The Cave”, written by Plato is based upon the reality the prisoners believe they live in, which in truth, is far from the actual world itself. The shadows portrayed to the prisoners by the puppeteers, reconstruct their minds making them distort their sense on what is ethical. This correlates to society today, based on how people see what they want to see,…

In The Value of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell, a once influential professor at Cambridge University, aims to answer the question of “why study philosophy?” Russell states there are many misconceptions about the ends philosophy aims to achieve. In this text, Russell aims to address the misconceptions and explain what it truly is philosophy provides for an individual. Typically, the study of philosophy is viewed as trifling and confusing and studies the controversies of subject matter in which…