Post by Mario Isaic Ramirez on Sept 27, 2016 6:09:42 GMT
Week 3
1. Understanding physics and the general rule of the universe is extremely important. BY definition, philosophy is the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. In order for one to be taken seriously as a philosopher they would have to have more extensive knowledge than the average person in these particular subjects. Without this knowledge, a philosopher would not be able to fully comprehend and put forth ideas to challenge the norm. By challenging the norm, philosophers are able to use the scientific method to develop a more rational conclusion to occurrences of all kind. This in turn evolves our knowledge as humans and helps us get further in our quest to understanding the reasoning of how life works.
2. Eliminative materialism is when a phenomenon occurs and one goes down a line of subjects to explain the reason why it occurs. If the phenomenon cannot be explained by mathematics, then they slide to physics, then chemistry, biology, psychology and so on until one explains it. If none do, then some would just say that “God did it”. Some examples of eliminative materialism would be back when “Gods” ruled all such as Apollo the Sun God (the sun). Many people praised the sun as if had a mental state that listens to their prayers and the will of the people. This was disproven as the sun is a star, a very important star, but nevertheless a star. A second example is that many thought everything in our galaxy revolved around Earth. But, through more research, Copernicus was able to prove that our sun was actually the center of the universe. Professor Lane’s example was the belief that spirits were the cause of disease, when it was proven to actually be bacteria and viruses.
1. Understanding physics and the general rule of the universe is extremely important. BY definition, philosophy is the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. In order for one to be taken seriously as a philosopher they would have to have more extensive knowledge than the average person in these particular subjects. Without this knowledge, a philosopher would not be able to fully comprehend and put forth ideas to challenge the norm. By challenging the norm, philosophers are able to use the scientific method to develop a more rational conclusion to occurrences of all kind. This in turn evolves our knowledge as humans and helps us get further in our quest to understanding the reasoning of how life works.
2. Eliminative materialism is when a phenomenon occurs and one goes down a line of subjects to explain the reason why it occurs. If the phenomenon cannot be explained by mathematics, then they slide to physics, then chemistry, biology, psychology and so on until one explains it. If none do, then some would just say that “God did it”. Some examples of eliminative materialism would be back when “Gods” ruled all such as Apollo the Sun God (the sun). Many people praised the sun as if had a mental state that listens to their prayers and the will of the people. This was disproven as the sun is a star, a very important star, but nevertheless a star. A second example is that many thought everything in our galaxy revolved around Earth. But, through more research, Copernicus was able to prove that our sun was actually the center of the universe. Professor Lane’s example was the belief that spirits were the cause of disease, when it was proven to actually be bacteria and viruses.