I do feel that I have learned quite a lot though, after extensive thought and going through the texts again, the pieces began falling into place. After the lecture and seminar the picture seems a lot clearer. Kant was discussing our way of viewing the world in the most fundamental way, giving us categories to define everything that is and has been - both empirically or a priori. The concepts of space and time felt like a large influence in his writing.
On the seminar, we discussed about our different ways of understanding the messages relayed by these philosophers of a bygone time. Discussing the mind and soul that Plato refers to following an exciting argumentation for our perception dealing with cloning, teleportation and siamese twins. It was really interesting to discuss what happens to the presence of the mind with the coming of new technology. Later on in the general discussion we drifted into the definition of art and a truly objective world view (Which we agreed on was implausible). Furthermore we had a conversation with the subject of “using old knowledge to gain new knowledge” and how it applies to newborn babies, how we as humans slowly build up a structure within the brain that allows us to understand and experience that which happens in front of us.
Unfortunately we didn't have the time to discuss the Plato text in our seminar, so it was interesting to read more about what you discussed about, referring to new technologies and our perception. We also discussed the God's point of view, and how this is an impossible thing to achieve and the question how objectivity can exist under these circumstances. Overall, great posts!
SvaraRaderaUnfortunately we didn't have the time to discuss the Plato text in our seminar, so it was interesting to read more about what you discussed about, referring to new technologies and our perception. We also discussed the God's point of view, and how this is an impossible thing to achieve and the question how objectivity can exist under these circumstances. Overall, great posts!
SvaraRaderaI feel the same way about the Kant text, it kind of went in circles and became really abstract and hard to understand. Good that the seminar cleared it up, sounds like you had quite interesting discussions! I also like that you draw parallells to future technology, it really feels like what we learn in this course is applicable to our field, even though it might seem abstract in the beginning. Great analysis!
SvaraRaderaHi, in my seminar we didn’t talk so much about Plato. I am glad that you pointed out. It is interesting that you related the mind and soul, according to Plato, with cloning, teleportation, and Siamese twins. I would be happy if you could share more about this conversation.
SvaraRaderaWe also talk a bit about perception in technology, and an example is about Microsoft Office, and how they have changed the user interface through the years.
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I enjoyed the discussion we had about cloning, the siamese twins might have been stretching it but it was interesting to say the least. Unfortunately I didn't dare talking TOO much that day with my voice being in shambles.
SvaraRaderaI think a lot of us agree that especially Kant was hard to grasp when first reading it, but that it slowly sank in over the week after the lecture and seminar.
I enjoyed the discussion we had about cloning, the siamese twins might have been stretching it but it was interesting to say the least. Unfortunately I didn't dare talking TOO much that day with my voice being in shambles.
SvaraRaderaI think a lot of us agree that especially Kant was hard to grasp when first reading it, but that it slowly sank in over the week after the lecture and seminar.
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SvaraRaderaThank you for a short and concise presentation of the first theme. You appeared to have had an interesting discussions during your seminar regarding Plato and the mind and soul. I agree with you that it was tough to start with such a heavy and complicated essays but feel that it can only get easier from now.
/Paul
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SvaraRaderaThanks for sharing. I also find it hard for me to read Kant's. But I see you have grasp the thought of Kant, you mention that Kant was discussing our way of viewing the world in the most fundamental way, giving us categories to define everything that is and has been - both empirically or a priori. The concepts of space and time felt like a large influence in his writing. This really lead to understand Kant's. Good job!