Evolution of Philosophical ideas

Question 1

Idealism

Answer 1

M: A world of the mind
E: Seeing with the mind’s eye - consistency of ideas
A: Reflection of the ideal
i. Ethics: The imitation of the absolute-self
ii. Aesthetics: Reflection

Question 2

Realism

Answer 2

M: A world of things
E: Spectator Theory - sensation and correspondence
A:
	i. Ethics: The law of nature
	ii. Aesthetics: Reflection of Nature

Question 3

Neo-Thomism

Answer 3

M: A world of reason & Being/God
E: Intuition, logical reasoning, & revelation
A:
i. Ethics: The rational act - What makes sense?
ii. Aesthetics: Creative intuitio

Question 4

Pragmatism

Answer 4

M: A world of thoughts in action
E: Mind, things, influences-grounds for theoretical thinking
A:
i. Ethics: The human experience
ii. Aesthetics: Coherence and creativity

Question 5

Experimentalism

Answer 5

M: A world of experience
E: Testing to see what works
A:
	i. Ethics: The public test
	ii. Aesthetics: The public taste

Question 6

Existentialism

Answer 6

M: A world of existing
E: Subjective choice, personal appropriation
A:
i. Ethics: The anguish of freedom
ii. Aesthetics: Revolt from the public norm