Hello everyone! I suppose before we get into the nitty-gritty of the world of civil disobedience, it might be reasonable to introduce myself!
My name is Stephan and I currently attend Massachusetts College of Liberal arts and I am a double History and Philosophy major. I'm a bit of a nerd (well, I'm really nerdy) and I'm a serious Catholic. Some say that my faith blinds me to other opinions, especially while discussing philosophy. However, I think that especially in this class, I should be able to apply it in a positive way while still being open to the ideas of others.
I suppose by reading my future posts you'll come to know a bit more about me. What I chose to write about, the comments I make and everything else will most likely paint an accurate picture of who I am, what I believe, and the things that I struggle with. I hope you keep reading and I'm looking forward to reading and following your blogs!
Sláinte,
Stephan
I couldn't agree more with your philosophy on philosophy...as a fellow Christian Catholic, I can identity with take on the "blindness of faith," that can sometimes be equated with the mix of religion and philosophy.
ReplyDeleteI've found that in reading some philosophically based religious texts, the reasoning and conclusions drawn often draw parallels to other classic philosophical works, especially in the critical reasoning and logic of the writer. The important thing to realize is that theology and philosophy can often compliment each other, and can both contribute to the questions thinkers have debated for thousands of years, as well as in this class!