The Topic That Influenced Me
The course's "what is mind" project was the unit that most substantially altered my way
of thinking. Even while this course as a whole has changed/influenced my way of thinking, it has
done so unexpectedly and has led me to start approaching philosophy from a different angle. The
correspondence theory and the external world theory are two instances of how philosophy has
changed the way I think, act, and see the world. Because of this assignment, the ideas have an
impact on my conduct. As a result of completing this class, my mind is buzzing with thoughts
and ideas about topics I find interesting. This has broadened my thinking and given me the
opportunity to challenge myself in ways I wasn't able to in the past.
What Issue Affected My Behavior?
The assignment from the ethical systems topic on "what is the right thing to do" had the
largest influence on my behavior. It affected me because it made me aware of the magnitude of
the effects and consequences of my choices. Being a Christian, I also added that Christian ethics
had a role in my choice and that moving ahead, all of my decisions will be based on how I
believe God would act in a particular situation. As a result, my understanding of God and his
attributes always shapes the decisions I make in life. I had to put myself in Corrie ten Boom's
shoes and consider her feelings at the moment in order to decide my response in a situation like
this assignment. In other words, I assisted in keeping Jews hidden in my home while deluding
the Nazis that I wasn't. This task taught me to always think about my options in a particular event
and how I will react to it before acting, which changed the way I behaved and made me aware
that my decisions have affects or ramifications. It also made me think about how my decision
would affect everyone else in the situation, presuming there are any other participants.
My View of The Meaning of Life
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