Ignorance

because when making decisions the Golden Rule is used as a comparative. When you put certain situations into perspective, using yourself as the patient, it often will make it easier to decipher right from wrong. Exodus 21:22-23: Veil of ignorance: A veil of ignorance was first introduced by Rawls. This is part of a theory he developed in which individuals are behind this veil. Behind this veil, individuals have no knowledge of themselves; this includes sex, race, nationality, and taste. This…

piece, ‘Landscape with the Fall of Icarus’ c. 1560, emphasises the sustenance of work. Also, as W.H. Auden’s poem, ‘Musée des Beaux Arts’ is heavily influenced by these presented texts, he had yet presented a more suitable paradigm to his era of the ignorance one has for disasters that do not directly affect oneself. Unmistakably seen within ‘Metamorphosis’ by Ovid, is the clear standards of the male role, and the encouragement by the…

Connor Young 11/20/17 PHL-150-D080 Philosophy Test 3 Question 1: While Socrates and Cephalus discuss the merits of old age, the conversation quickly evolves into a discussion of what it means to be just. Cephalus argues that justice solely means always being honest and living up to your legal obligations . Socrates argues against this stating that it would be wrong to return a weapon to a mentally-ill man because while it indeed legally belongs to him it would be putting others lives at…

Golding’s book, The Lord of the Flies, the boys believe that there are beasts on the island with them. The fear of those beasts, causes the boys to go on a wild goose chase which inevitably leads to their downfall. The consequences of the boys’ ignorance to their fear, results in the misfortune of others. Jack chooses evil over peace with everyone and power corrupts him. Golding uses beasts that the stranded boys want to hunt down, however, the only true beasts on the island are themselves.…

The phrase “ignorance is bliss” is so widely used because of its universal applications. It implies that being unaware of something is preferential to being exposed to its harsh reality. However, this approach to the world only allows for superficial connections to surroundings and others, and even oneself. One may develop illusions of perfection about oneself that shields the world from insecurities and imperfections that they would rather remain hidden. Living with this illusion prevents…

Although it may seem that many ideas are better unknown, ignorance is not bliss. Written by Daniel Keyes, the short story Flowers for Algernon demonstrates exactly this through the web of thoughts that criss-cross the mind of Charlie Gordon, a 37-year-old man who has a learning disability. While Charlie believes in the beginning that he has friends, oblivious to the fact that they are continually bullying him for entertainment, what he desires most is a chance to have genuine friends and be…

always has been. This is the way it always will be. While it is certainly possible to have periods of individual happiness, adult society as a whole is unhappy. The youthful cravings of adulthood are quickly replaced with longings for the childhood ignorance we once all had. There…

Ignorance of Adolescents When an adolescent commits a serious crime that results in the killing of an individual, is it correct to take the adolescent’s life? Many teens had their lives taken away because of one “stupid mistake”, committing crimes because they could not keep their impulses, and emotions in check. These kids are acting under circumstances they could not control, circumstances that can influence them greatly. Some say that no crime should be left unpunished, but should these kids…

Chapter Five What is it that people mention from time to time about fear? That fear is the lengthened shadow of ignorance? Well, it seems that the statement fits perfectly like a glove when it comes to Anna. The fact that she didn't want to understand her wrongdoings, and more that it would eventually catch up with her. A ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Why hasn't she finally give up on holding onto to silly ideals? Why won't she try to learn that the world has more opportunities is she's…

Ignorance is bliss and sometimes knowing too much is a curse. The truth in that statement can be found throughout dystopian literature. Especially in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and George Orwell’s 1984. While Atwood writes Gilead as a society only three years in the making, Orwell’s Oceania has been in power for decades. Both are totalitarian governments with oppressive rules yet the people living in these societies have completely different thoughts and opinions on their situations.…