PHILOS 1B03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Susan Moller Okin, Sports Game, Grievous Bodily Harm
16 Dec 2016
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State of nature = fundamental idea in a lot of political philosophy. Sought philosophical basis of a lasting peace. Questio(cid:374) of the ti(cid:373)e = (cid:862)ho(cid:449) (cid:272)a(cid:374) (cid:449)e rise a(cid:271)o(cid:448)e this state? (cid:894)sta(cid:271)ility a(cid:374)d prosperity(cid:895) Interested in what the basis of a firm and stable society meant. Definition = view that everything that exists if matter (ie physical state) Things a materialist would rule out: god (immaterial being), immortal soul, etc) Opposite of materialist = idealist (believing how the external world is constituted, expressing the role of consciousness) Empiricism: the view that all knowledge is derived from the evidence of the senses. Relying on the evidence of our senses, rather than thinking deep thoughts abstractly or using the power of our mind. Argue that all knowledge, in some level is derived from the senses. Does not include thought / opinion / spirit. Everything we do is for our own advantage or out of self interest.
