Quiz 6: Parfit, Korsgaard Flashcards
1
Q
what is punctualism?
A
the self is unchanging over time
2
Q
why would Buddha disagree with punctualism?
A
because there is no self in Buddhism
3
Q
why would Parfit disagree with punctualism?
A
believes in psychological continuity and connectedness
4
Q
why would Korsgaard disagree with punctualism?
A
says the self is not a fixed entity
5
Q
what is utilitarianism?
A
pleasure and happiness?
6
Q
what is Kantianism?
A
good will and rationality
7
Q
To Parfit, what is the logical relationship between reductionism and utilitarianism?
A
no separate entity ties into how we value pleasure and happiness.
8
Q
why does Korsgaard explain Kantianism for our decision making?
A
using practical and theoretical thinking (agents)
9
Q
do you agree with Aristotelian or cartesian?
A
cartesian, thinking and conscious mind
