PHILOS 241 Final: Philosophy FInal Exam Study GUide
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Benevolence and wisdom: must have benevolence to authenticate an action because you can understand right/wrong; however, you need a compassionate attitude to make the right decision. Benevolence and propriety: instrumentalist view propriety is a means for expression benevolence. Benevolence is the standard in which we judge customs/propriety: definitionalist view the benevolent person just has propriety. Benevolence is defined in terms of propriety (fundamental: confucius would say that neither view is right, both are separate entities. Explain the role of the sprouts in extension. Theory of four sprouts: these are emotional states that grow into virtues if cultivated correctly. Function of ritual: nurture life allocate resources property, nurture safety promotes a sense of respect in us and for us, nurture our character . Provides an expression for our emotions and desires [channel emotions into ritual, that is how other emotions get cultivated]
