...knowledge. Socrates is explaining to his student, Glaucon, how he believes it’s our own ignorance of goodness and truth that will prevent a man from gaining this nature of education. What Socrates fails to mention in my own opinion is how this allegory supports a role in the nature of education. In my essay I want to go over what my interpretations are of this allegory and how it’s structured to represent our learning throughout our life. This will lead to my argument explaining how irrelevant this metaphor is simply because it is an allegory. For my second argument I will mention how I disagree with Socrates views on the nature of our education. For the last part of my argument, I want to go over what I believe is also involved with the nature of our education, not being just the “Good”. I want to briefly go over what exactly this allegory represents to me. By establishing my understanding towards what the allegory means, I can hopefully strengthen my future points that I am making. It is obvious that Plato structured this allegory to represent the divided line that separates what we know from our senses and our mind. The allegory isn’t just four stages of the divided line but also four stages we go though as being human. You can take one person from each stage of the divided line and ask them a question like, “What do you think love is?” and they would all have a different answer. This will create my first premise on what makes an allegory. Beginning with the prisoners only knowing...
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...Reality The similarities found between the three readings include claims that reality is not completely proofed by what our physical senses tell us. All of these perspectives view day to day living as a normal person would see it as bondage. For The Matrix, it was the Machines that were oppressing humans, for the prisoner it was the chains that kept him bound to the wall only able to see shadows, and for Descartes it was the constant struggle with his own opinions and ideas which left him with the option to only doubt everything. In both The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, Neo and the prisoner were handed the opportunity to see past their false sense of reality. Before this, they were living in a reality that they believed was real. Neo was living a regular life like everyone else, but a part of him felt like something was not right. Morpheus confronted Neo and gave him the option between two pills. In The Allegory of the Cave, the prisoner believed the shadows to be reality until forces outside his control released him to explore the real world. As observed in both stories they were motivated by outside factors which initiated them coming to terms with reality. For Descartes, he initiated his own doubt of what his senses were telling him about reality. Descartes and Plato both question reality, but never find a solution to the truth, while The Matrix creates a fictitious story in which reality is questioned and truth is found. In association with Socrates implying...
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...As far as Metaphysics goes, I have a lot more going on in my mind about that. I wonder what really exists, and if all that I see really exists or if I am simply dreaming and I am in my own dream and my own reality that simply intertwines with other people’s individual reality dreams. If that is true, does that mean every person sees the world different from his or her own eyes? I know that is partially true since not everyone has the same opinions on the same things, but I wonder if people really SEE the world different, through their own eyes. If it’s true we are living our own reality is everything on earth real and that’s just the presence of our dream? Or have we created this earth in our minds? Which leads me to epistemology, which is the study of our method of acquiring knowledge. It is supposed to answer the question, “how do we know?” Well I think I’ve come up with an answer for anything that haven’t been proven by facts… “We don’t know”. I have gained a lot of information but I’m not sure I’ve turned it into knowledge. I have absorbed so many words from this class and different views and opinions, that I have began to look at the world and everyone and everything around me differently that I can’t observe it all and turn it into knowledge. I don’t believe we covered ethics very much, but it is an easy question of right and wrong. From the time we a born and start learning and crawling and talking we begin to learn what is right and what is wrong. We learn that...
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...What Really is Reality? Reality can be defined as many different things, “The state of things as they are or appear to be rather than as one might wish them to be, the quality or state of being actual or true, totality of all things possessing actuality, existence or essence”(thefreedictionary),“ A real event/entity or state of affairs, something that is neither derivative nor dependent but exists necessarily” (Merriam-Webster), “The world or the state of things as they actually exist as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them”(Google) These definitons all have a common factor of the idea of something being true or real, but how can you tell if it is or is not? Everyone has a different perspective or view on life, some persepctives are clear and some are not. There are many theories on perspectives and reality, but ultimately the choice of what to believe is yours. There are many modern movies that challenge the idea of reality, one in specific is titled Inception. The basic plot of science fiction film Inception tells the story of Dom Cobb and his business partner Arthur who perform illegal corporate espionage by entering the subconscious mind of their targets by using a “dream within a dream” strategy including many “dream levels” to obtain valuable information on their subjects. This strategy of entering minds can also change a person’s reality and perspecitve by enabeling Cobb to plant an idea into the person’s mind changing the outcome of what may or may...
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...difficulty scientists find with dealing with the mind-body question when discussing the conception of reality. The discussion will include Searle’s perception of the mind-body question and conclude with a personal perspective of the mind-body question and what it means to her. The conclusion of the essay after research is that this question is difficult to answer because of different views and perspectives. Mind-Body Questions Paper The mind-body question has been a source of examination for many years. This examination began in the seventeenth-century with the French philosopher Descartes. Many credit Descartes with beginning the mind-body problem. The mind-body question in essence deals with how the physical world interacts and relates to the mental aspects of the mind. Descartes considered that the mind existed only in the mental state with the body existing only in the physical state. He felt that the mind could not exist with the body (Schimmel, 2001). Many others have formed various opinions, including John Searle, which emphasizes consciousness when discussing the mind. This essay is a discussion of the difficulty poised by the mind-body question on philosophical and scientific inquiry. The essay will also include the perspective of Searle concerning the mind-body question and reality. It will also include a personal view of the mind-body question and the perception of reality. What is the mind-body question that has seemed so troublesome in philosophical and scientific...
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...Year 10 English - 2015 Alternate Realities – Task 2 Task: Create a narrative style response that delves into some of the big ideas you have encountered in the texts during our study of the Context ‘Alternate Realities’. You must draw on ideas from at least one text that was explored together in class. Possible forms: * a short story or reflection, * a series of diary entries or letters, * a personal article for a newspaper or magazine, * a memoir Prompts: You will need to respond to the concepts in one of the following prompts: 1. The world we see around us is shaped by our society. 2. Memories from our societal past can influence our reality 3. Relationships with others and our resulting emotions can shape our view of the world. 4. Conflict arises with different views of the world. 5. Reality can never be totally manipulated. 6. A new understanding of reality can change everything. Word limit: 600+ (not including the Statement of Intention) Statement of Intention: Before writing, you will need to complete a Statement of Intention. This will be submitted along with your final piece. **See mystpauls to access the template for the Statement of Intention. Assessment Criteria for Year 10 Context Task 2 Criteria | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Planning and drafting process. | Well planned with careful attention to structural features. Thoroughly proof-read. | Effectively planned with clear attention to...
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...12/6/14 Integrative Theory paper I have always hoped to be able to work with adults dealing with trauma, mental illness, and addictions. My personal opinion is that there is not enough counselors out there for adults. I welcome the idea of having my own practice and to being able to help someone make a positive change in his or her life. Though I must admit, that after working with aggressive, traumatized, abused kids I think I will work with families as well as single adults. At the beginning of this semester, I sated that self-awareness is something that grows over time and with exploration. I find myself reflecting on my thoughts and beliefs on a daily basis, a constant growth that can only lead to being a great counselor in the future. To further recap on my mindset, beliefs, and qualities, I see myself as having a gift for understanding and empathizing with others. Additionally, my personal qualities of patience, compassion, and good listening give me the character traits needed to be an exceptional counselor.It is because of my life experiences that I venture into the world of Clinical Mental Health utilizing theories such as, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality (choice) Theory, Sand Tray (for the kids), and Client-Centered Therapy. To touch on my view of the world, by no means is it a naïve view. The world can be harsh, vile, and unforgiving. On the other hand, the world is full of opportunity, grace, miracles, and forgiveness. As...
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...More Than One Reality By: Ethan Caldwell Reality is kind of like a memory. Everyone has their own different ideas of what it should be but none are necessarily the truth. For example two people who were both in the great depression could have totally different thoughts on the difficult times. While one could have lived on the streets struggling every day to find food and water, the other could have been among the few rich people and lived in luxury. Both of them would have very different memories about how times were back then. The same goes for reality. While we all might agree on what is real or not our thoughts on reality could be on different sides of the spectrum. The definition of reality is “the state or quality of having existence or substance.” If something is real to me then that’s my reality and same goes for someone else, so who’s to say that there isn’t more than one reality and why is humanity so interested in reality? I believe that humanity is so interested in reality because we are naturally curious. They say curiosity killed the cat and I believe that saying is very true. We as humans always want our questions answered be it a simple question like two plus two or a complex question like what is reality with no real answer yet. This curiosity is just part of our nature and it can lead to obsessions. Some people are so obsessed with finding the answer to questions that they devote their whole life to it and this obsession consumes them. Even if we...
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...What Freire Has to Say about Education and My Reflection on What He Says In debates of the author Paulo Freire, one controversial issue has been that the critique of the traditional education system should not be authenticated into being viewed as fundamental academic success. On one hand, Freire argues that the “banking concept” reinforces a lack of critical thinking and knowledge ownership of students which reinforces oppression. On the other hand, many teachers use this type of educational process to lead students to scholastic triumph. Numerous educators maintain this sort of concept, mainly because this is how they have achieved academic success. My own view is that the “banking concept” of education is detrimental to the reasoning of the pupil in study. This concept disallows the student to think freely, in turn adapting to the world instead of being a change in the world....
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...Personal worldview inventory Eric Atkinson Grand Canyon University: Spirituality in healthcare HLT-310V May 3, 2015 A Worldview is a unique intangible commitment to ideas that one has about the environment around them and a commitment or fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presupposition (James 2004). For a Christian, God and the Scriptures shape the foundation of, and thus having profound impact on the whole, worldview. To better understand the concept of world view seven basic questions need to be resolved, One: What is prime reality? Prime reality is the most important question and it needs to be answered first. This gives the other six questions boundaries by getting to the heart of how we view our reality or the ultimate reality. The answer to one simple question, do you believe in God? Defines and sets the tone for a worldview. Two: What is the nature of the world around us? This is the idea that we can know both God himself and the word around us as God has an active role in communicating with us allowing us to do so. Three: What is a human being? The Christian understanding is that humans were created in God’s image. Being created in Gods image means we need to look to him for meaning, direction and for purpose. God made humans in his image and gave man dominion/stewardship over all that resides here. Four: What happens at death? This is the point where mortal life ends and one transcends into the spirit kingdom...
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...or in accordance with fact or reality.” As seen here truth is easily defined in eleven words, but when faced with the task to do so as an individual, it proves to be quite daunting. To try to whittle down such a meaningful word to just eleven words to describe it seems ambiguous and takes away from the reality and just puts it into facts, stating itself, the truth. Understanding how truth plays a large role in war and compares to it, brings a larger perception of war to my mind and how truths can sway from one side to the other. Recognizing that truths can be viewed from different aspects makes me more apt to understanding the meaning of war. So how is truth defined? Of course, there’s always the simplified dictionary meaning, and then there is the more in depth one that I have deduced from readings of texts like All Quiet on the Western Front and a chapter excerpt from The Things They Carried gives much more insight into the reality of war and the effects of being told the truth, and telling it. One idea I have taken from both those documents is that truth can be defined as a statement about the way the world actually is, but the way it actually is can only be defined by more truths that...
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...Written texts often have the ability to remove a reader to a different world and escape their own reality. Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaids Tale presents the reader with specific ideas to present a dystopia in which the reader can migrate to. Atwood communicates multiple ideas to the reader, which cause recurring thought and a need to prevent our world from becoming one like Gilead. Atwood communicates the objectification of women as well as the power of language use. Atwood also employs the effect a loss of identity has on a person. Finally, Atwood conveys ideas of each gender having a certain role and being required to live up to this goal. These ideas have been successfully communicated through use of common written conventions such...
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...Penis” is about a guy who gets hammered in the city, and the next day he finds a penis in his pocket. At the same time a famous porn star wakes up, also after a heavy night a drinking, realizing that his penis is missing. We later find out that the penis wasn’t happy with the porn star and decided to get its own life, which is very absurd because in reality a penis can’t “jump” off the body and get its own life. The porn star realizes that he is nothing without his penis, and the adventure of finding the penis and getting it operated back on the body is clearly described in “The Penis”. The taboos Taboos are often used in comedy. Mainly because it is breaking some personal lines for the reader/participant, and many people reacts on taboos with laughter or smiling. In today’s society there are a lot of taboos. Many of them are based on sex. We don’t talk about sex, we don’t see sex in the street picture, we don’t hear about sex etc. The title alone in “The Penis” is breaking a taboo. Because of the sex taboo that is a reality in our society “The Penis” is making us laugh. If a student in a class would start talking about a penis or vagina, the student would most likely react my laughing, and the teacher would most likely try to kill the conversation. Even though “The Penis” is not based on taboos alone, it gives the reader a good reason to laugh. Absurdity The absurdity is also...
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...Through my experiences, I shape the world around me, developing a unique perspective from my worldview. When it comes to how I perceive reality I just summarize it in these six concepts: culture, meaning, self, self-fulfilling prophecy, and scripts, and self-serving bias. My culture defines me down to my very genetic core. It explains why I drive the way I do, how I talk, what is socially acceptable, why I react to things the way I do , why I attend LIU, etc. My culture gives me a set of ideas to live by. The influence of my culture is a major driving force of who I am. My culture gives me meaning and it represents how I interpret symbols throughout my life, for example when I see a Christmas tree I think of family, and opening up presents early in the morning. While others who see could be from a whole different culture and wouldn’t understand the context of why we do what we do. Our culture gives us a script in life based on our knowledge from the past. My script in life was my parents, they would guide me in the right direction by pushing me to aspire in whatever I did and they were supportive of me and of my choices, as they still are. They also held me accountable for my poor choices and disciplined me for unacceptable behavior. Lord knows I got a lot of beatings. They passed down their guidance to me to pass it on to future generations. This is how our culture thrives and lives on through us. My inner being is described by the concept of self, which consists of my personality...
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...discoveries made over 2000 years ago. According to my textbook the historical foundation laid were partially credited to the ancient Greeks. For it was the Grecians traders, that travelled the coastlands, who began to observe other cultures. It was the thoughts and the views and the opinions of the civilizations that caused the ancient Philosophers to want to know more about themselves and others. The desire to know and understan is the fuel needed to keep searching for answers. The Ancient Greek had one basic category of philosophy that I somewhat agreed with and that is Idealism. It suggested that their is a "true reality" under the apparent reality". The dictionary defines truth as the highest form of reality that could ever exist, But I like what Socrates quote "Know Thyself", he goes on to say ", I want to discover at present is the art which devotes its attention to precision, exactness and fullest truth. I feel thats the one thing everybody want to know is the truth behind whether it behaviors or action. So, what do we know today about ourselves? I think when begin to search within for truth, for answers that it becomes complicated. Self study or self analysis is a place where many are afraid to face. Then it becomes much easier to focus on other people behaviors and actions. Its much easier to analyze the mindset of others rather than ourselves. There will always be new studies, views and approaches to give meaning to the study if the...
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