The different ways people are deceived by media and movies, in my opinion are distractions for people to know what is happening in the world around them. Most people use media as a source of knowledge. In this era there are many people who have become influences for others just by showing their lifestyle. InContinue reading “Allegory of the cave”
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William James, “The Will to Believe”
The characteristics of live, forced, and momentous; it is explained to be a option of choice. In William James writing he explains for a option to be live or dead. For a option to be live you must want to do that option with no forced intention. The dead option is you have no reasonContinue reading “William James, “The Will to Believe””
William Clifford’s The Ethics of Belief
William Clifford’s arguments 1.Believing something is true; it cant be accepted without factual evidence. 2.Its wrong to assume with no evidence in any situation. C:Not having the right evidence and continues to move forward, moves forward with uncertainty; also disregarding if the outcomes are wrong. I believe the argument is sound and valid. It isContinue reading “William Clifford’s The Ethics of Belief”
Fallacies
Begging the question 1.Absolutely apples lower your risk of cancer. The soluble fiber in apples lowers your risk of cancer. Ad hominem 1.How can you say your ball be round when clearly your ball is flat? Equivocation 1.If I call you a beast, then I call you a monster . 2.If I call you aContinue reading “Fallacies”
Arguments
Valid argument with false conclusion 1.Crows are black 2. Brewers are black C: All birds are black Sound Argument 1.Reptiles are cold blooded 2. Snakes are cold blooded C:Therefore, snakes are reptiles Weak Inductive Argument 1.To reduce back problems people buy a therapeutic mattress. 2. I want to reduce the chance of having back problems.Continue reading “Arguments”
Injustice
The perspective of injustice can be unfair and can lead to unfortunate events. Words and actions taken without thinking of consequences and impact of the other party. The perspective of words and actions taken without thinking of consequences can be unfair and lead to unfortunate events. One day I was going into the store. IContinue reading “Injustice”