No one wants to be so unlike everyone else. No one wants to not be liked or viewed differently. Everyone simply wants to fit in. In the American Scholar, Margaret Drabble expresses this thought in the quote,” Our desire to conform is greater than our respect for objective facts.” We are constantly affected by external factors that create a view of how we should be living, and, as a result change our internal opinions and mindset. This explains our society today because people are conforming to society from external factors, like our appearance, and by internal factors, like with our opinions.
Something important to consider when looking at the theory of relativism is that it is just a theory. I personally believe it to be a good theory in general, but it should not be interpreted as a foundation for a belief structure. Nor should it be applied to every set of circumstances encountered throughout life. It is purely illogical to assume that one single theory will provide us with the proper guidance required to successfully negotiate every “right or wrong” decision. Relativism allows people to understand that individuals develop belief structures
One of the glaring statements that has often been made is the possibility of generalizing human rights without taking into consideration the difference in culture, tradition, religion more importantly human nature itself which vary from each one to another. Is it likely that we can achieve human rights which are universal without the existence of a universal culture? Firstly, the idea of human nature indicates both their nature and their source: they are rights that one has simply because one is human and that a right is a special entitlement that one has to something. They are held by all human beings, irrespective of any rights or duties one may or may not have as citizens, workers or members of families, private organizations and so forth. In the language of the 1948, they are universal rights.
Over over, they are always fighting with the dilemma, which cannot be defined but cannot clearly be denied. I wish, not only within the United States, the whole world without having any racial prejudice or discrimination to other people, which people can establish the identity of the self and also live with joy of descovering something new about
Perception as a way of knowing: Vision Perception is hardly a fail-safe way of knowing yet it is also mostly commonly referred to as the first sense through which we know about the world. This sounds counter intuitive but since I personally held the views stated above, I cannot contest importance of perception opposing the other ways of knowing. Instead I'll be analyzing the many problems associated with specifically vision as a form of perception, and how our dominant reliance on vision can create problems as its flaws will be pointed out. As a society, we rely on vision predominantly to inform us about the world around is. For example as I type this entry, I am relying on vision to correct any misspelt words and navigate the microsoft word interface.
The Definition of Independence People may say that the definition of independence is a complex word. In all truth independence is a difficult word to try to define. This is because everybody has their own assumption of what independence is. Very rarely are their two people that have the same perception of what the definition of independence is. What I believe that the definition of independence is the absolute freedom to do what you want, and to not be held back by any rules or laws of government or man, but by the rules and laws of nature and your own conscious.
In my opinion, one cannot gain any knowledge without sense and reasoning. In every situation, there is demonstration of knowledge. In terms of logic, believing what you see and the idea of empiricism makes sense. To gain knowledge in a given situation, we often experience it first time. At the same time, however, our personal set of opinions control how we see things around us.
Perceptual consistencies are important in allowing us to experience continuity. They are responsible for allowing us to perceive objects in a consistent manner, despite the fact that the angles and distance from which we see theses objects is constantly changing. Without perceptual consistencies, our world would be a very confusing place, and it would be hard for us to adapt to our environment. Scientifically put, visual constancy allows us to focus on the permanent features of objects, rather than the changing retinal images. For example, we are able to identify our friends and family members by their permanent features and markings.
Individuals define right and wrong through learnt behaviour we are not born with such values and beliefs. These believe and values are a constraint on the individual by extended influence. These constraints aren’t written in stone nor are they legally binding yet play a pivotal role in moulding our behaviour. The status we have in society is governed by the role
In relation to self-leadership, curiosity requires more than showing interest, is also requires challenging yourself to expand upon it to further develop yourself (Kashdan, 2004). Curiosity allows “us to be more open-minded, flexible, and non-assuming,” three factors which also impact our overall well-being. I choose to lead myself with an open-mind, to look at situations and other people’s actions without any preconceptions. I am curious about the feelings, inner workings, and drivers behind every action, choice, and invention. There is a reason behind everything and every choice.