Insufficient Evidence Discussion
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Discussion 1: is it ever reasonable to believe something on insufficient evidence? Why or why not? Be sure to give specific reasons for your view. (400-600 words) (https://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/Clifford ethic…) (https://appearedtoblogly.files.wordpress.com/2011/…) (Links are to articles related to the discussion question) D
Discussion 2:
- Aristotle argues that people are not born either virtuous or vicious, but become one or the other by developing certain characteristics over time. Do you agree with his view? What evidence can you cite to support your position?
- Do you agree that virtue is a matter of balance and moderation? Can extreme actions/emotions ever be virtuous?
Discussion 3:
- Explain how the stoic ideal of complete acceptance and emotional detachment follows from their belief in providence. If Epictetus is correct about nature and providence, is his ethical ideal the only logical/rational approach to life? Explain why or why not.
- Have there been times in your life where you realized that you did not have control over what happens to you despite your efforts to control events? How did you respond to this realization and would you respond differently having read Epictetus?