Basic of Problems of Philosophy

Code : Basic Problems of Philosophy Page 1 1 . Aristotle : He argued for the existence of a divine being , described as the Prime Mover , who is responsible for the unity and purposefulness of nature . God is perfect and therefore the aspiration of all things in the world , because all things desire to share perfection . Other movers exist as well - the intelligent movers of the planets and stars (Aristotle suggested that the number of these is either 55 or 47 . The Prime Mover , or God , described by Aristotle is not very suitable for religious

purposes , as many later philosophers and theologians have observed . Aristotle limited his theology ' however , to what he believed science requires and can establish ' Source : Brumbaugh , Robert S . Aristotle ' Microsoft Encarta 206 (DVD . Redmond , WA : Microsoft Corporation , 2005

This falls under problem number one ' What is the ultimate nature of reality , existence or being ' It is not the perfect one for me . Because it just recognizes that there is a God , who is the Prime Mover Everything starts from him , the ultimate nature of reality , and existence . But it does not answer the relationship of God with Man or to each and everyone of us

Other Movers are also recognized , and it confuses the proposal Aristotle mentions the existence of a divine being , and also other intelligent movers . It did not answer how they relate to each other Just a mere mentioning of their existence , may not be enough . Somehow there must be a way in determining their existence and most especially to Man . It must be considered that the existence of Man has never reached a Harmonious level . But instead we are always in trouble , such as anger and hunger are everywhere

Code ' Basic Problems of Philosophy Page 2 2 . According to Socrates , the principal speaker in The Republic , an ideal state would consist of three classes . The Philosopher-Kings would exercise political power in the service of justice and wisdom the soldiers would protect the state as a means of acquiring honor and the civilian population would provide for the material needs of society . A large part of The Republic is devoted to a detailed presentation of the rigorous intellectual training of future rulers .This section also contains a fundamental analysis of metaphysical and scientific thought The government of the state acts to enforce the virtue , and consequently the true happiness , of the individual citizen , and an ordrerly and productive public life is the result . Criticizing the doctrines of atheism and materialism , Plato reaffirmed his idealistic position and asserted this belief in the moral government of the universe and the immortality of the soul . Source : Republic (literature ' Microsoft Encarta 2006 (DVD . Redmond , WA : Microsoft Corporation , 2005

This is about problem number 2 and three (3 ) Ethics , answering such questions as : How do we determine the basis for making moral judgments such as , this action was right and that wrong (4 ) Logic , answers questions as : How should society be organized ? What should be the relationship between the Government and...