Temple Watkins
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Kant’s Opinion of Thoughts, Content, Intuitions, and Concepts
Kant, unlike previous philosophers, he didn't believe that we had innate ideas; that is, we could not simply know something within our minds without having any sensibility. Kant also disagreed with empiricism because, according to him, there was no way to justify that any form of a posteriori knowledge could have any "universal and necessary validity" (Introduction, pgs. 2-3.) Kant did believe that while our ideas didn't derive from empiricism, in other words, our sense-experience, we haven't had any way of utilizing ideas without sensory experience. As he says in his writing, "But experience is the product both of external objects affecting our sensibility and of the operation of our cognitive faculties in response to this effect (AI, BI)" (pg. 6.) So, while we don't come across the ideas separate from experience-because even our conceptions of time and space require an inner sensibility-having experience without ideas would be void of a key component as well.
By Temple Watkinsabout a year ago in Education
Noumena vs Phenomena
Kant was a curious man in the sense that while he believed our truths only resided in the “land of pure understanding” (B294), he still found interest and necessity outside of it in the “stormy ocean” where uncertainty was the only certainty. The necessity he finds comes as a way of showing us how our knowledge is limited as well as uncovering the false truths we’ve been led to believe. Kant does this by explaining the differences between phenomena and noumena, where the former exists in the sensible and the latter exists—or possibly doesn’t—unbeknownst to us. While there’s only a single way Kant views phenomena, he separates noumena into two types: concepts of objects outside of the sensible and concepts of objects within other types of intellect. This distinction makes it clearer for us to understand how sensibility plays a primary role in the knowledge that humans are able to attain. As for myself, it sparked curiosity regarding several beliefs I have where the evidence is based more so on the ideas of divine intellects rather than my own knowledge and understanding.
By Temple Watkinsabout a year ago in Education
Emerging Visionary
At just 25 years old, Inez, the creative force behind Hause of Inez Art, is making significant waves in the art world. Known for their compelling blend of surrealism, Impressionism, and expressionism, Inez has established a unique voice that captivates and challenges the viewer. Their journey, which began under the pseudonym Trudging Roses, has been marked by a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity and innovation.
By Temple Watkinsabout a year ago in Art
To Mourn is to Acknowledge Our Existence. Content Warning.
While the majority experience grief or loss in some form, there is no set rule for how we experience it. In Butler’s essay, they claim that while we strive to be individuals, the existence of grief ties us together once again no matter how much we desire independence. We can do our best to distinguish ourselves from one another, but the case is this—when we lose something or someone, we lose part of ourselves (20.) From birth to death, we are exposed over and over and we become susceptible to the actions of those external. The actions committed by others, whether good or bad, leave a mark that transforms us. This essay aims to elaborate on Butler’s opinions on grief, mourning, embodiment, and how we distinguish our views of one another based on our ability to empathize through grief. I will do so by defining the following: ecstatic, embodiment, grief, and agency. To do so, I will draw from Butler’s essay Violence, Mourning, Politics (2004) in hopes of providing a sound explanation. It is also important to note that while I mention “we” throughout this paper, I am utilizing the tense spoken by Butler in their essay and am not speaking for the whole of humanity myself.
By Temple Watkinsabout a year ago in Education
The Joy in Other’s Misfortune . Content Warning.
Abstract The purpose of this essay is to explain how the influence of media has given the audience a new form of entertainment that thrives on the pain, drama, and lack of comfortability of others. While interacting online with others can be a thrilling and lighthearted experience, it’s as if there’s also another side to being online. By this other side, I’m referring to the lack of moral responsibility that allows users to dehumanize others, themselves to be dehumanized for attention, and even place themselves in the chairs of critics. The need for attention from online users has led to a sort of masochistic belief system where it’s okay to be mistreated so long as benefits arise from it. While it is possible to see this desire for fame and fortune face-to-face, the occurrence is grander online due to the immediate access to millions of people all over the world. It’s also easier to lose a moral conscience because the consequences are less worrisome due to online anonymity than if individuals had acted in person where their identity is known. There’s a difficulty in understanding how and who all are morally responsible because of the various factors involved, however, it is clear that multiple individuals are indeed at fault.
By Temple Watkinsabout a year ago in Education
