Philosophy Midterm Review Flashcards
What are the three parts of Plato’s version of the soul?
Rational (Our reasoning, ability to make decisions, our free will)
Spirited (The driving force behind our virtues, makes us strive for courage/justice)
Appetitive (Desires; the most unruly. It will point you to yourself, which is bad. It points us to things we need, like food, but also self-centredness)
HUM: What is a scarcity mindset?
- A scarcity mindset is the belief that resources (time, money, opportunities) are limited, leading to competition and fear.
- Example: It shows up when we hoard wealth or are unwilling to collaborate with others for fear of losing our position or advantage.
When we look at life in termsof survival, we are not living the lives gifted to us.
- Example: It shows up when we hoard wealth or are unwilling to collaborate with others for fear of losing our position or advantage.
How is art a gift, calling, obedience?
Who talks about the grand narrative of art?
Wolsterstorff
What 4 things gave rise to the concept of fine art?
- Emergence of a middle class with liesure time
- Patronage system -> Market system
- Industrial Revolution + Mass production
- Free time is not church anymore
What is hyperspecialization?
Fujimura argues that efficiency and hyperspecialization in art reduce creativity to technical skills.
This trend commodifies art, treating it as a product rather than a meaningful exploration.
He advocates for “slow art” practices that emphasize depth, community, and the artistic journey.
Who talks about an ecology of attention?
Matthew Crawford
What is an ecology of attention?
Submittng to the authority structures of the given world. It is when you learn to build on forms that are constructed by those who came before you. It includes when you use a community of rules to express yourself.
What is a eucatastrophe?
Meaning “Good + Sudden turn”, this is a massive turn in fortune where there is a seemingly unconquerable situation that ends in victory for the good guys. It is part of the consolation of a happy ending, even if ending is wrong (there is no end in fantasy)
Who talks about aesthetic christian obedience?
Cal Seerveld
“Hallows the quotidian” - who talks about this? What does it mean?
James K A Smith.
Means to make holy something that is average/everyday.
There is something about a biblically informed appreciation of the aesthetic that is drawn toward things that highlight the sacredness of everyday life.
