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Tolstoy uses the test of infectiousness, not only as a descriptive measure for what should count as art, but also as a standard for good art (#28-32). What does he mean by this standard? How does he suggest we apply this test to evaluate art? Is this a useful proposal for evaluating the quality ofContinue reading “Tolstoy and Art”

Blog Prompt 6 (Due after the movie) How does Existenz, the film, fit into Plato’s hierarchical scheme of reality? How does the game, Trancendenz fit? (Due Saturday after class) The film itself is an image of the real world. Since it’s a movie, an art form, we can say that Plato would not like the idea ofContinue reading “Plato’s Reality: eXistenZ Movie”

Blog Prompt 5: What is the difference between “beds in the world” and “the idea of a bed?” Where does “art” fit into his hierarchical scheme of reality? Plato criticizes art for being “deceptive.” How does art deceive us, according to Plato? Do you agree with this criticism? In this conversation the “beds in theContinue reading “Art vs Reality: The Republic”

1 If you believe in something that can impact many people you must support it with sufficient evidence. 2 All beliefs are always able to influence actions in someway. 3 Actions done by believing in something with insufficient evidence will lead to negative impact to others and on society. C So it’s always wrong toContinue reading “Ethics of Belief by Clifford”

Begging the Question : Japanese animation is better than american animation because it’s made in Japan. Ad Hominem: Human: You don’t know anything since your just a duck. Duck: Why don’t you question why I’m talking first? Equivocation: Bleach is healthy. It’s mostly water,and Humans are mostly water therefore we are bleach. Slippery Slope: IfContinue reading “Examples of Fallacies”

Valid Argument with false Conclusion: 1. Humans can breath in water. 2. Fish can also breath in water. C. Therefore, humans are fish. Sound Argument: 1 Carnivorous animals eat primarily flesh of other animals. 2 Wolfs eat the flesh of animals they hunt. C. Wolfs are carnivores. Weak Inductive Argument: 1 I don’t follow theContinue reading “Understanding Arguments”

Lack of empathy creates unnecessary discomfort and/or problems. Power imbalance gives benefits to those who do not deserve it. Power imbalance and lack of empathy are an injustice that cause unnecessary problems for those who don’t benefit from them. This was back in high school. My story involves an individual, who we will address asContinue reading “Lack of Empathy and Power Imbalance: Roots of Injustice”