We cannot accept the last principle, simply because if there is no welfare then the whole point of going through the process of original position, under the veil of ignorance, would be pointless. Why do we want justice? So that we can start afresh from a fair point where somehow all of us are equal. Welfare is the next step after justice. This is my answer. Thank you for the video, you are an excellent educator. :)
Great work, thank you! I wonder why Bacon titles his work "novum organum", seems like his work is a derivative of Aristotle's work, as he complains in Book I Axiom 7. Does Bacon introduce anything new to induction?
I don't understand how 'greater good' theodicies can work with a normative construal of good and evil. Which is to say, what ought to be done and what ought not to be done, and we're understanding those terms to be coextensive with good and evil. I'm understanding the good as: what ought to be done. And evil as: what ought not to be done. If something is permitted because it makes possible a 'greater good' that could not have been brought about otherwise, then it ought to be done. And therefore, is not evil. Put differently, in virtue of what are they evils if they are permitted because they bring about a 'greater good'? Ought not they be done, then? In which case, aren't they good? Why are you calling them evils?
didnt Aristotle denounce theoretical wisom in "The Politics?" I learned that he favored practical wisdom over theoretical because its based in the real world and real experiences.
Examples like the pencil "illusion" demonstrate the reliability of perception, not the opposite. It is not the abstract mind that knows the pencil is straight. It is our perception of it out of the water. Such illusions demonstrate the fallibility of perception, but not its falsity.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, teaching the ancient Vedic traditional knowledge with which perhaps A might have been acquainted, tells us that thought itself is the source of movement. Indeed there is nothing else but thought expressed as movement: it comprises the entire creation And the purpose of it all? The Samhita of Rishi, Devata, Chaandos. Pure awareness experiencing itself. Thus the duty of every living being is to become Yogi so as to involve self in this process.
the best ever lecture on plato's justice. searched for 2 months and never found a lecture which i can really understand . thank you so much. please continue your series
I do not agree with the second part of the difference principle, the example part because as per Rawls inequality is okay if the worst off are most benefitted but in your example, they are benefitted but not most, in fact barely any improvement from 15k to 25 where as the proportion of increase was much higher for rich and hence it does not justify the difference principle.
I can see your point there. Like if we know about someone who has been stabbed 20 times we will paint a picture of the suffering they had and in that case the message can be delivered. But the thing is if we knew about other terrible stories, say children born with AIDS, what’s point from that? What’s the take home message for ordinary people like me and you? They’ll be always examples of pointless/too much/unnecessary suffering in this world.
Really interesting insight!. I wrote about this topic as well. If time permits maybe show some support! Would love to hear some feedback as well. mitrakosministries.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/the-3-parts-of-the-soul-platos-republic/
We must think in practical terms. The. Reasons given are valid but ideas induced by emotions and feelings created by environment are not innate. It must come from within. But the problem is we have developed a herd mentality from birth and our mind is so conditioned by it . A good media or leader must lead the people and at the same time must have the capacity to prevent them from misleaded by others. They should not allow the public to lead them . But in practice they allow the public to lead them to come to power. Great examples in Sri Lankan politics for good leadership are Sir. John Kottalawela, and Mrs. Chandrika Kummaratunga but ultimately they failed to win the public confidence.
This confirms the bible in the person of Yahweh and Jesus. Yahweh is the unmoved mover and Jesus the son of God the image of God is able to move through the creation.
We cannot accept the last principle, simply because if there is no welfare then the whole point of going through the process of original position, under the veil of ignorance, would be pointless. Why do we want justice? So that we can start afresh from a fair point where somehow all of us are equal. Welfare is the next step after justice. This is my answer. Thank you for the video, you are an excellent educator. :)
This was perfect for some last minute studying for my ethics final! Thank you!
The first page of Plato's Republic has Socrates being "forced" by a majority. It's a clear jab at the potential for mob rule with democracy.
good stuff
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this one. thank you so much!
Fantastic work James!
Great work, thank you! I wonder why Bacon titles his work "novum organum", seems like his work is a derivative of Aristotle's work, as he complains in Book I Axiom 7. Does Bacon introduce anything new to induction?
Thank you for this!
There is no "objective" moral law. To be more precise, morality is not, and should not, be a function.
I don't understand how 'greater good' theodicies can work with a normative construal of good and evil. Which is to say, what ought to be done and what ought not to be done, and we're understanding those terms to be coextensive with good and evil. I'm understanding the good as: what ought to be done. And evil as: what ought not to be done. If something is permitted because it makes possible a 'greater good' that could not have been brought about otherwise, then it ought to be done. And therefore, is not evil. Put differently, in virtue of what are they evils if they are permitted because they bring about a 'greater good'? Ought not they be done, then? In which case, aren't they good? Why are you calling them evils?
Great lecture. Thank you very much
Very good explanation, tbh you helped me a lot in understanding Rawls thought, so I want to thank you. Please keep making videos like this.
The human body at every stage will fight to keep itself alive using all mechanisms from a cellular level. Therefore it prefers to live.
You cannot have practical wisdom without virtue, and you cannot have virtue without practical wisdom.
didnt Aristotle denounce theoretical wisom in "The Politics?" I learned that he favored practical wisdom over theoretical because its based in the real world and real experiences.
thank you so much, helped me through a essay
what ideas tho
It will be very nice, thanks a lot...
I am a Freshman, and was assigned to report this!Ughh this is very much helpful! Thank you so much!
Very well presented. Thank you
Thank you for this! Really a great help!
Examples like the pencil "illusion" demonstrate the reliability of perception, not the opposite. It is not the abstract mind that knows the pencil is straight. It is our perception of it out of the water. Such illusions demonstrate the fallibility of perception, but not its falsity.
Brilliant questions but disappointing answers. That’s the thing with Plato.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, teaching the ancient Vedic traditional knowledge with which perhaps A might have been acquainted, tells us that thought itself is the source of movement. Indeed there is nothing else but thought expressed as movement: it comprises the entire creation And the purpose of it all? The Samhita of Rishi, Devata, Chaandos. Pure awareness experiencing itself. Thus the duty of every living being is to become Yogi so as to involve self in this process.
i love the, "recorded with screencast-o-matic". but also extreamerly helpful, craming night before exam
Thanks awesome! Cheers from Mexico ! 👏❤️👍🏻
Thank you for this. I was lost with just the partial text that was provided and sought some clarity. This helped
the best ever lecture on plato's justice. searched for 2 months and never found a lecture which i can really understand . thank you so much. please continue your series
totally support
Thanks man, can I have a copy of your powerpoint presentation? I need it for my report sir.
Wall gnomes >:)
I have a question for you, this is about "theory of justice" or "political liberalism"?
Thanks James, very helpful!!
I just saw a very Epicurean movie called The Big Chill and recommend it.
The famous psychological study of Hitler said that he was an example of losing control over himself by attempting to control everything else.
Enlightened hedonism. Really very enlightened hedonism.
I do not agree with the second part of the difference principle, the example part because as per Rawls inequality is okay if the worst off are most benefitted but in your example, they are benefitted but not most, in fact barely any improvement from 15k to 25 where as the proportion of increase was much higher for rich and hence it does not justify the difference principle.
What if the theist just responds saying “if it happens behind closed doors, then how do you know it was pointless”?
I can see your point there. Like if we know about someone who has been stabbed 20 times we will paint a picture of the suffering they had and in that case the message can be delivered. But the thing is if we knew about other terrible stories, say children born with AIDS, what’s point from that? What’s the take home message for ordinary people like me and you? They’ll be always examples of pointless/too much/unnecessary suffering in this world.
That’s just Skeptical Theism Skeptical Theism entails Global Skepticism If you want to bite that bullet I’ll take that as a win for the argument
Can you describe the lack of assumptions as Occam’s razor
Honestly Needed This Broken Down
GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Thank you. This helps me a lot in my subject Ethics for my online class.
Hi, do you still have your powerpoint of this topic?
Really interesting insight!. I wrote about this topic as well. If time permits maybe show some support! Would love to hear some feedback as well. mitrakosministries.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/the-3-parts-of-the-soul-platos-republic/
We must think in practical terms. The. Reasons given are valid but ideas induced by emotions and feelings created by environment are not innate. It must come from within. But the problem is we have developed a herd mentality from birth and our mind is so conditioned by it . A good media or leader must lead the people and at the same time must have the capacity to prevent them from misleaded by others. They should not allow the public to lead them . But in practice they allow the public to lead them to come to power. Great examples in Sri Lankan politics for good leadership are Sir. John Kottalawela, and Mrs. Chandrika Kummaratunga but ultimately they failed to win the public confidence.
This confirms the bible in the person of Yahweh and Jesus. Yahweh is the unmoved mover and Jesus the son of God the image of God is able to move through the creation.
@Simpliciter you sound tilted..why?
@Simpliciter Jheeze… this life is crazy, but what you’re saying does make sense Separately, how old are you?
I so much love this,thank you
was that your neighbor's dog barking? did you set that thing free???
definitely how he came up with that example
😂😂😂😂 he probably didddd
Rawls principles of justice are similar to Ramose principles of justice?
Thanks. I saw all three back to back on Rawls.