Blog Prompt 15: Leonard relies upon scribbled notes to connect him to his past. He says that eyewitness testimony is worthless: “Memory can change the shape of a room…” Is he right? Do you think our memories are more reliable than his notes? Hume says identity is just a habit we have. Do you thinkContinue reading “Memento”
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Presentation
Blog Prompt 12: Show an example of something you consider to be art. It can be any kind of art. Provide links or images as needed. Explain whether or not your example matches Tolstoy’s definition and whether or not you agree. If you choose to do this blog you must also present it in class. MyContinue reading “Presentation”
Tolstoy “What Is Art?”
Blog Prompt 11: Tolstoy uses the test of infectiousness, not only as a descriptive measure for what should count as art, but also as a standard for good art (#28-32). What does he mean by this standard? How does he suggest we apply this test to evaluate art? Is this a useful proposal for evaluatingContinue reading “Tolstoy “What Is Art?””
The Republic: Book X
Blog Prompt 5: What is the difference between “beds in the world” and “the idea of a bed?” Where does “art” fit into his hierarchical scheme of reality? Plato criticizes art for being “deceptive.” How does art deceive us, according to Plato? Do you agree with this criticism? In The Republic: Book X, Plato impliesContinue reading “The Republic: Book X”
Allegory of the Cave
Blog Prompt 4: Is there a parallel between the status of the prisoners in Plato’s cave and the spectators in a cinema? In other words, how are we deceived by movies and other media? Do we mistake fiction for reality? Is it possible that this physical world isn’t reality? The parallel between the status ofContinue reading “Allegory of the Cave”
‘W.K Clifford, “The Ethics of Belief”‘
Blog Prompt : Reconstruct one of his arguments (not the examples) in standard form. Then evaluate that argument for soundness and validity. What practical significance does Clifford’s thesis have? Do you see any fallacies in Clifford’s reasoning? Premise 1: Never become overconfident in your beliefs. Premise 2: Overconfidence without supporting evidence leads to narrow mindedness.Continue reading “‘W.K Clifford, “The Ethics of Belief”‘”
“Fallacy Database”
Blog Prompt 3: ((This particular blog will not be 300 words or follow the general checklist) Give your own, original examples for the following ten fallacies, plus two additional fallacies of your own choice (for a total of 12): 1) Begging the Question – Ex. I am always right. Because I said it, I must be correct. 2)Continue reading ““Fallacy Database””
“What is an Argument”
Blog Prompt 2: (This particular blog will not be 300 words or follow the general checklist) Give your own, original example of a valid argument with a false conclusion. If I am enrolled at Sac State then I am a student. I am not enrolled at Sac State. Therefore, I am not a student. GiveContinue reading ““What is an Argument””
Injustice
Blog Prompt 1: If, and only if, you did the in-class justice exercise you may write it up as a blog. Just put your argument in standard form, with your conclusion saying something about justice. Then tell your own story and explain how it connects to the argument. Ignorance is a factor of unfair outcomes. InjusticeContinue reading “Injustice”
Mouakong’s Blog 