Fundamental ideas in philosophy

1.) "By shaping our analytical skills, we can become more independent in our thinking and less susceptible to world views that foster narrow-mindedness"(pg. 37). The thinking process can be broken down into three levels; which are experience, interpretation, and analysis. The levels are not clear-cut; they overlap and interact with one another. Experience, the first level of thinking, goes beyond the five senses. We notice: specific events occurring, different feelings within ourselves, and views of the …showed first 75 words of 844 total…

…showed last 75 words of 844 total…according to. John Stewart Mills' ideas influenced our Constitution. Human happiness is not just for the individual; it is concerned with benefit for the whole community. There are two types of utilitarianism: 1.) Rule Utilitarianism- Apply standards, rules of behavior, conduct. Concerned with classes of situations. More black and white (letter of the law). Greater net good. Act Utilitarianism- Evaluate each situation and decide how you "ought" to act. Greater net good. Leaves room for exceptions.