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We speak not strictly and philosophically when we talk of the combat of passion and of reason. Reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions, and can never pretend to any other office than to serve and obey them
David Hume
J.J Rousseau
John Locke
The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.
David Hume
J.J Rousseau
John Locke
"Some ideas are true independent of experience" and justification is self-evident truths that can be found through reasoning
Empiricism
Rationalism
Normative ethics
Deontological
We are born knowing nothing and everything ultimately comes from self-evident claims justified by the senses
Empiricism
Rationalism
Normative ethics
Deontological
A truth that is known to be true or false based on experience
(a)
A truth that is gained just by thinking
(a)
Math, things that are true by definition and self -evident truths (I think therefore I am) are...
a priori
a posteriori
A truth that is only contingently true based on experience
a priori
a posteriori
Which Philosophers believed in Empiricism ?
J.J Rousseau
John Locke
David Hume
Aristotle
George Berkeley
Which Philosophers believed in Rationalism ?
J.J Rousseau
R. Descartes
David Hume
Plato
George Berkeley
Which of our three Philosophers worked as a Physician and advisor to Lord Ashley (Earl of Shaftesbury)
Hume
Rousseau
Locke
Which of our three Philosophers worked as a lackey, engraver, music teacher and secretary to the French ambassador
Hume
Rousseau
Locke
Which of our three Philosophers worked as Secretary to the British Ambassador in France for a time
Hume
Rousseau
Locke
Which of our three Philosophers was a skeptic and accused of atheism?
Hume
Rousseau
Locke
Which of our three Philosophers believed in God and thought personal connections to God were the most important aspect
Hume
Rousseau
Locke
Hume believed that (a) follows feelings
Hume believed that beliefs can be changed through
sympathy
encouragement
good examples
emotional appeal
logic
Which statements are true about Hume's ideas on Personal Identity?
the self is just a bundle of changing perceptions
identity is not fixed
experiences and logic can help change a persons 'self'
we have extensive knowledge about human understanding
the self is based on the mind and how it works
What kinds of beliefs did Hume argue are essential for daily life?
(a)
What did Hume think about beliefs and practicality?
What does Hume mean by: “In every system of morality I have met with I've noticed that the author proceeds for some time reasoning in the ordinary way to establish the existence of a God, or making points about human affairs, and then he suddenly surprises me by moving from propositions with the usual copula “is” or “is not” to ones that are connected by “ought” or art not.” This seems like a very small change, but it is highly important. for as this ought or ought not expresses some new relation or affirmation, it needs to be pointed out and explained; […]”
What does Hume mean in these quotes: Think about judgement
“[…] tis the object of feeling, not of reason. It lies in yourself, not in the object.”
“[…] when you pronounce any action or character to be vicious, you mean nothing, but that from the constitution of your nature you have a feeling or sentiment of blame from the contemplation of it.”
Who says: The Is-Ought Problem
Just because something IS doesn't mean that it is how it OUGHT to be.
Hume
J.J.R
Locke
Which historic events influenced Locke?
Glorious Revolution
English Civil War
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Exile in Holland
Which groups did Locke exclude in his 'Religious Tolerance?'
Jews
Catholics
Atheists
Puritans
Calvinists
Which statements are true about Locke's social contract theory?
Government (role of the state) exists to protect property and natural rights of man
Man must give up some of their liberties in order to be safe
Revolution is just when power is being misused
Kings do not have the divine right to rule but get their power from the consent of the people to be ruled
Popular sovereignty is the only way to ensure true freedom because everyone has a say in the voting
Which statements are true about Rousseau's social contract theory?
Government (role of the state) exists to protect property and natural rights of man
Man must give up some of their liberties in order to be safe however by adhering to the general will, this is not a problem
Revolution is just when power is being misused
Kings do not have the divine right to rule but get their power from the consent of the people to be ruled
Popular sovereignty is the only way to ensure true freedom because everyone has a say in the voting
What are the Lockean Provisions to Labour-Mixing Theory?
as long as they are not leaving others worse off
as long as they bought it through legitimate means
as long as they are not wasting it
as long as it is agreed that the land has no other use for the common good
What are Locke's ideas on property? What are the 3 criticisms to his theory?
Compare Rousseau and Locke on Education.
Locke believed in children having Tabula Rasa which means being born with a
(a)
Explain Rousseau's four stages of development as outlined in Emile
According to Rousseau, man is born equal and yet, he is corrupted by society. How?
agriculture
private property
wealth accumulation
institutions favour the powerful and exploit the weak
the general will
Does Rousseau believe in God?
Yes
No
Explain the four tenets of Rousseau's civil religion
What is Rousseau's social contract: include popular sovereignty, general will, equality, and role of the state
What was Rousseau's influence
Enlightenment
French Revolution
Immanuel Kant
Karl MArx
Romantic Naturalist Movement
Teleological vs. Deontological
