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Guru · 05-03-2006, 10:25 AM

How are you doing guys. I am just starting to get involved with Philosophy. I wanted to write a paper on philosophy for my english class in college but I wanted to be more direct and I wanted something on more than just what is philosphy. So I went and spoke with a Philosophy Prof. and he gave me a few ideas. I was wondering if you guys could help me break down what these mean?

He said I should Explain Kant's view on the subject of marriage. Is there anyway you guys can tell me what was new and distinctive about it? I need some help evaluating it. I dont really understand this and I can use help.

One othe option he said I should think about writing on was do I agree or disagree with Rouseau's assessment of the consenquences of living in civilized society? I really am unsure and I need opinions. Again I love Philosophy and I am very new at it and I thought these questions would be a great place to start.

PS: as of now on my own I am reading Kant, Rousseau, Hume, and Descartes.

THANKYOU

BigDyl · 05-03-2006, 10:34 AM

Guru · 05-03-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

**Dale Mabry** · 05-03-2006, 11:31 AM

My thoughts on this subject are similar to Kant's in that being a part of academic misconduct is neither good for me nor you.

BigDyl · 05-03-2006, 11:55 AM

I "kant" help you with this one...

Decker · 05-03-2006, 12:17 PM

The empiricists v. continental rationalists, German Idealism, enlightenment, romanticism. One of my favorites is Hume b/c he is devastating in his criticism, the simple question, "how do you know?" just destroys any pretension to knowledge posited by Descartes and all the bs that flows from cogito ergo sum.

Rousseau's a romantic whose view of the natural man as inherently good--noble savage--is foremost. Society is an artificial construct that perverts man's natural inclination toward 'authentic' expression and living. Society corrupts through imitation, intimidation and fear. The social contract is really a creation of the powerful as a way of institutionalizing the corrupt features attendant to society. That's a start. Pick up some good commentary on Rousseau. This might be evident but try the Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

I don't recall shit about Kant and marriage. Except that Kant believed that in and through reason we grasp moral obligation or categorical imperative--something like a universal law of nature--always treat x as an end in itself and never a means. That's how we are moral. Marriage I'm guessing probably runs antithetical to that where the woman is subjugated to the will of the man as a servant. I don't know.

Decker · 05-03-2006, 12:21 PM

Pick a theme from which to operate. Look at the topic of freedom. For a twist play off of the existential notion of freedom for something instead of the hackneyed freedom from something. Freedom to become. The tension of being and becoming--arguably the oldest philosphical issue--in a society. Rousseau has shit to say about that.

Vieope · 05-03-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

I "kant" help you with this one...

"nietzsche" do I

Vieope · 05-03-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

"nietzsche" do I

Oh come on, that reply was awesome.

LMAO anyone? perhaps? Anyone, going one, going twice..

Crono1000 · 05-03-2006, 06:13 PM

I don't get it

Vieope · 05-03-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono1000

I don't get it

He said..
I "kant" help you with this one...

"Kant" is a german philosopher. So I said .. "nietzsche" do I meaning neither do I. Nietzsche is another german philosopher.

MyK · 05-03-2006, 07:04 PM

how about doing your own damn homework!

ps. why dont you check out monster.com to see what all the philosophy majors are making these days??

Crono1000 · 05-03-2006, 07:07 PM

Crono1000 · 05-03-2006, 07:07 PM

Vieope · 05-03-2006, 07:38 PM

fufu · 05-03-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDyl

I "kant" help you with this one...

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhlawl

BigDyl · 05-03-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono1000

ROFL!!!!

The african naked mole rat was shopped!!!!!!

alexvega · 05-05-2006, 10:48 AM

what kant said a bout the marriage,?
because remember that marriage is the base of family and family the base of society.
good look

aceshigh · 05-05-2006, 11:37 AM

as plato once said "kiss my ass and work out your own shit!"

05-03-2006, 10:25 AM	#1
Guru Psycho Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 324	Please Help How are you doing guys. I am just starting to get involved with Philosophy. I wanted to write a paper on philosophy for my english class in college but I wanted to be more direct and I wanted something on more than just what is philosphy. So I went and spoke with a Philosophy Prof. and he gave me a few ideas. I was wondering if you guys could help me break down what these mean? He said I should Explain Kant's view on the subject of marriage. Is there anyway you guys can tell me what was new and distinctive about it? I need some help evaluating it. I dont really understand this and I can use help. One othe option he said I should think about writing on was do I agree or disagree with Rouseau's assessment of the consenquences of living in civilized society? I really am unsure and I need opinions. Again I love Philosophy and I am very new at it and I thought these questions would be a great place to start. PS: as of now on my own I am reading Kant, Rousseau, Hume, and Descartes. THANKYOU Beginners Guide To Bodybuilding: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=59335 Favorite Home-Made Weight Gainer Recipes http://ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?t=61152 Do You Have A Problem With Your Stretch Marks? "Learn to Love them and Refer to them as Battle Scars"

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Decker % Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,051	The empiricists v. continental rationalists, German Idealism, enlightenment, romanticism. One of my favorites is Hume b/c he is devastating in his criticism, the simple question, "how do you know?" just destroys any pretension to knowledge posited by Descartes and all the bs that flows from cogito ergo sum. Rousseau's a romantic whose view of the natural man as inherently good--noble savage--is foremost. Society is an artificial construct that perverts man's natural inclination toward 'authentic' expression and living. Society corrupts through imitation, intimidation and fear. The social contract is really a creation of the powerful as a way of institutionalizing the corrupt features attendant to society. That's a start. Pick up some good commentary on Rousseau. This might be evident but try the Encyclopedia of Philosophy. I don't recall shit about Kant and marriage. Except that Kant believed that in and through reason we grasp moral obligation or categorical imperative--something like a universal law of nature--always treat x as an end in itself and never a means. That's how we are moral. Marriage I'm guessing probably runs antithetical to that where the woman is subjugated to the will of the man as a servant. I don't know.

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Decker % Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,051	Pick a theme from which to operate. Look at the topic of freedom. For a twist play off of the existential notion of freedom for something instead of the hackneyed freedom from something. Freedom to become. The tension of being and becoming--arguably the oldest philosphical issue--in a society. Rousseau has shit to say about that.

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MyK Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: consumerville! Posts: 10,201 Photos: 1	how about doing your own damn homework! ps. why dont you check out monster.com to see what all the philosophy majors are making these days??

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