The worlds where there are characters that help readers examine the world of Altruism and Egoism. Altruism is the philosophy of finding principles in living for others or for society. Ayn Rand makes a list of different characters that surrounds a man’s ego creating The Fountainhead. Ayn Rand creates the individualistic power in a society and also creates another side that believes in selflessness. The character Peter Keating embodies altruism and only feels he shouldn’t exist for his own sake but the services that he receives from others reason for existing is for fame and approval for others.
Individualism is an important theme of the Transcendental movement. An individual needs to demonstrate original thoughts, develop his own moral values, and display independence in order to achieve inner growth and fulfillment in life. In Emerson and Thoreau’s philosophical writings, the authors agree that in the transition from childhood to adulthood, man loses his individuality which negatively affects his life, and that reclaiming individualism by avoiding societal conformity and living a person’s own experiences is critical to personal growth. Yet, both authors present contrasting thoughts on how this individualism may be achieved. Emerson and Thoreau agree that in the transition from childhood to adulthood, man restricts original thoughts and actions so that he may be accepted by others, which impedes his individual growth.
Even through the changes that society as a whole has experienced from Emerson’s time to our own, Emerson’s idea continues to hold merit; society continues to disapprove and put down those that are individuals only to protect its-self and hold on to what is known. Emerson writes using persuasive rhetoric to stress his ideas of the dangers of the conformity that faces mankind and the importance of being an individual. "Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immoral palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness." Emerson states that a man to become an individual must question every orthodox belief that he faces and must decide what he believes to be true, not what society thinks to be true.
Both of these men invite controversy in what they say, but confidently support the points they are trying to get across. After not only reading, but understanding the writing of each of them, it is more clear that a historian and a cartographer are not necessarily liars or fakes, but they also do not get every exact detail down because that would be a replica rather than a representation, which would be impossible to have considering they are completely inaccessible. For them, it is about selectivity and persuasion. They each must choose what they feel is most relevant and important, and persuade their viewers to believe it and agree. That is what makes a great historian and cartographer; not getting all of them, but getting the right facts, details, and features down for their proposed
Husserl vs. Bergson: Conception and Perception of Time Edmund Husserl holds the notion that time cannot be calculated without bias, meaning that the suggestion of ability to encapsulate time inside a collection of prearranged components such as minutes or seconds, is impractical. The concept of time isn’t intended to be detained, but is something that can’t be summarized in this approach. Despite the fact that Edmund Husserl does not objectify time by means of segmented measures, such as seconds or minutes, he has to classify it in some shape or form to bring the discussion to the table. In communication concerning the concept of time, we are then able to infer that each individual instant in time holds its own position, relative to all of the other previous instances, and also, to the current moment. If this was a false truth, we wouldn’t be aware of the variations between the years.
As well as this, his logical perspectives cause him to have disagreements with others which is depicted in his father’s colloquialism “keep your nose out of other people’s business,” which highlights Chris’ desire to understand and quantify everything, even if it isn’t related to him. Finally, the logical views of the protagonist causes him to have struggles within himself which is reinforced in his
In the interview, Tu Wei-Ming has mentioned about the notation of a good man in Confucian thought. A good man always learn to become better, is always in the process of self-perfection or self-transformation. It is to train oneself to become more sympathetic, more open to other possibilities. On the other hand, a good man is able to experience the suffering of others and the joy of others, to know that one is not a loner, one is always in connection, not only on connection with other human being, but with an ever-extending network of nature, with the ecosystem. On the class lecturer, we have learned the virtues of Confucius.
Esteem is needed for the typical human desire to feel accepted and valued by others. Self-actualization is what a man can be and must be . This question forms the basis of the perceived need we all have. Self-transcendence is a further dimension of needs, while criticizing our vision on self-actualization. The self only finds its actualization in giving itself to some higher goals outside
This is what King seeks to explain to the reader in his essay. King believes that both education and knowledge are important; however the procedure is integrated it into their lives makes a difference. Education must teach students the means of right and wrong as well as be able to distinguish between propaganda and reality. King warns us an individual with critical thinking and knowledge is not enough. Without morals and personality, the individual won’t have a purpose in life.
We do not know our soul’s potential, however, we do know that it is almost immeasurable. Finally, both men believe that the imagination can uplift and change our lives. Emerson speaks of Thoreau at his death saying, He knew the worth of the imagination for the uplifting and consolation of human life... (Emerson 226). These men realize that in order to have a comfortable and improved life they must put their imagination to