Before I entered this course I always followed by the principle of always treating others how you wish to be treated yourself and I still follow it now. This principle was something my mum always told me to stick by as she herself had learned that good things came to those who adhere to it. I had trouble with it as I got older because I couldn't understand how you could treat somebody who does horrible things to others nicely. However, I tried putting myself in their shoes and I'm sure they too don't expect people to be nasty to them. From following this principle I never feel bad when people do bad things against me because at the end of the day I know myself that I was the good person. The readings in class haven't so much changed or affected this principle but they have opened my eyes to new ways of living and I find it very interesting to see how other people live by certain principles. Out of the principles we've learned so far Aristotle's view is the one that I'm most drawn to. I like how he describes how he describes happiness as being self-sufficient and is final of any action. He also describes a good life as having some sort of human excellence so having a talent or passion for something. When his text is really analyzed and interpreted I think his theory is probably one of the easiest to live by.
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I feel like you and I definitely have similar views of the world! We seem to be drawn to the same ideas of Aristotle and have similar outlooks of morals and principles! :)
ReplyDeleteI find it really refreshing that we both were taught things as a child and managed to see keep using what we learn as adults. I didn't mention it in my blog but I agree with what you wrote, none of the principles have changed or impacted my life so far but it is interesting to learn about all the different ones.
ReplyDeleteYou are trying to say that your principle is treating others how you wish to be treated. I follow with this perspective I mean i wouldn't want someone treating me like scum so I have the tendency of not treating others that way. But what if someone treated you like crap, would you reciprocate? Or would you be the bigger person and follow through by treating them kindly? My blog is about the respect of elders, I mean, you can see the correlation between the two, you wouldn't disrespect an elder because they were grumpy and an asshole to you. This is where the Joe would say "so this is where we draw the line, with elderly people".
DeleteI think that you have a strong sense of who you are. And I like how you use such a simple approach to life in order to make sense of the crazy world we are in. I also liked that you havent been swayed by the concepts that we learn about in class. Good job.
ReplyDeletemy parents also taught me that i should always treat people how i would want to be treated and it is something that i still hold close to me. it helps to get through life knowing that other people also follow that rule.
ReplyDeleteI agree that what we read and went over in class didnt really change my principles either. I think that treating other the way you would want to be treated should never be disputed.
ReplyDeleteThe eternal human pursuit of happiness is one that all of us humans gladly adhere to. I myself find great meaning in it as well, for the joy of the day may just as well be enough to surpass all philosophical pondering.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think we have similar principles. Growing up, I was always taught that you should treat others how you'd like to be treated. Also, I agree with Ashanti when she said that you have a strong sense of who you are. It clearly shows here!
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