alison watkins

alison watkins

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Reply to Gay WHAT??? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I am upset because if this amendmant is passed, then it is the first one which takes rights away. I thought America was the land of the Free...Do you think the gay population is going to go buck wild or something? Gay or straight people are people.

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Music: The Soundtrack of our Lives? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

According to Twentieth Century Philosopher Suzanne Langer, Music is considered to be the "Purest of symbolic media". She goes on by questioning if music can be the universal language for everyday life. Being a musician, I wish it was true, but music is definitely NOT the universal language. One might argue who in the world does not know the first four cho

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Meno in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

The Meno is one of Plato's mid to early Socratic dialogues. The conversation between Meno and Socrates throughout the dialogue primarily focuses on the concept of "virtue" and whether or not it can be taught. I believe that Meno's primary definitions of virtue are rather vague and very worthy of Socrates' unclear answers. At one point, Meno states that one cannot lea

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Reply to Talkin' 'bout my Generation in Politics JoeUser Forums

And like i said...it was one statement, it was one occurance, however serveral have happened but unlike you, i do not have all day to sit here and post blogs.

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Reply to Talkin' 'bout my Generation in Politics JoeUser Forums

cs guy...you must be a republican...enough said. I said i just wanted to talk about one instance. It is my blog, you are not the author. quit trying to sound smart, because there's no use in your trying.

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Reply to Talkin' 'bout my Generation in Politics JoeUser Forums

I was just stating once instance....I have many more, but this my friend, is a journal for my philosophy class, not a political rant page. I just felt that i had to bring it up....and if you have a problem, then i suggest reading another journal.

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Talkin' 'bout my Generation in Politics JoeUser Forums

I am 23 years old and I am an American Citizen. Here in America I am blessed with many rights, which thus includes my right to vote. This should be a really liberating concept, right? Well, I think so, but I do not think that others in my age group realize the significance of voting. As everyone knows, the Democratic National Convention was held this week in MA.

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Choose your own adventure in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

In philosophy class, my teacher shared a very interesting story. His son is just learning how to ride a bike where the breaks are located on the handle bars, instead of pushing back on the pedals. Because he is not comfortable using the hand breaks, he keeps stopping by putting his foot down on the ground, and has been rather successful at doing so. One d

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Do you Believe in Fate? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Dictionary.com (the greatest site ever!) defines fate as, "The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events." In other words, inevitable daily tasks are predestined by this uncontrollable force. So according to this so-called principle of fate, the bowl of frosted flakes that you ate this morning might either make or break your whole entire day. <BR

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Hume's Fumes in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

David Hume believes that all human values and experiences derive from two different types of beliefs: Matters of fact and relations of ideas. Matters of fact beliefs claim to report the nature of existing things. Relations of mind can be defined as mind associations. Let’s think about some “matter of fact” examples; in fact, let’s take Hume’s favorite exa

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Picking Your Brain (Not Your Nose) in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Let’s talk about what is in our heads….here’s my running list I am at work and typing There’s a reflection of the computer screen I hear the clicking of the keys as I type words on the screen I also hear the buzzing of the air conditioner I feel excited because I am thinking about my busy weekend ahead Sunday is my Birthday I should n

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On corrupting your children..... in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

In my opinion, the comments in Plato’s essays pertaining to Greek culture in reference to the arts are absolutely sacrilegious. According to Plato, art is insidious because it has the power to bewitch the soul and compel strong and decadent emotions from those whom it affects. The thought of that is absolutely disgusting. Art, poetry, and music are all examples of

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We Don't Need No Education in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

The other night in Philosophy Class we were discussing Plato’s Apology and my professor asked if an education could hurt anyone. According to all of the propaganda on television pushing the No Child Left Act, an education for every child would be a terrible thing to waste. Has anyone ever taken a moment to stop and think that instead of feeding the minds of children

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Reply to "Things" and Such in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I guess I'm kind of a minimalist... I am doing fine. I'm actually doing this journal as part of a class..hehe Thanks for the post!! AW

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"Things" and Such in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

According to dictionary.com a “thing” is described as an idea, entity, or quality perceived, known, or thought to have its own existence. While this definition is very accurate, the term “thing” seems quite generic. Many objects and ideas can be described as things, but once one is consciously aware and educated about the actual object; wouldn’t one want to use its

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