This is a great video. It immediately reminded me of a chapter, in one of my favorite books.
Carl Sagan had a chapter in The Demon-Haunted World that I enjoyed, which was called The Fine Art of Baloney Detection. Such a useful way to discern the truth of a matter in any situation. Thank you for this vid.
If we're going to discuss something that most people find dry we might as well use colorful examples. That, and philosophers such as Kant thought that kicking puppies was important enough to discuss. Who am I to argue?
Besides, violence in and of itself is not wrong. The situation surrounding it can make it wrong, but violence is not necessarily bad.
Yes, Kant said specifically that it is not unethical to kick puppies because they are not rational. Kicking puppies, he said, does lead to unethical behavior, though. I'd give you the exact citation but I'm home for Thanksgiving break so I don't have my books with me.
Things that you can thank violence for: Democracy, the decline of naziism, the legal system, social contracts and labor unions.
Straw man - I'm not promoting anything of the sort, although I did say in the video that I believe kicking puppies is evil. If I was promoting cruelty to animals, though, it would be unethical to censor me.
@nicolatwo It's just an example. He never gave a statement that said "I personally believe kicking puppies is good and you should do it too." And even if he did, one would hope that the viewers are smart enough to recognize right and wrong. If he thinks it's good, it's his opinion and he's entitled to free speech. He should not be kicked from YouTube because A) he's teaching us, and B) He did nothing wrong.
Ah, yes... if memory serves, ad parentum translates as "to parents," which is the fallacy that occurs when one threatens to tell somebody's mom on them.
Thanks :D This just helped me with my essay!!
HelloCaille 5 months ago
This is a great video. It immediately reminded me of a chapter, in one of my favorite books.
Carl Sagan had a chapter in The Demon-Haunted World that I enjoyed, which was called The Fine Art of Baloney Detection. Such a useful way to discern the truth of a matter in any situation. Thank you for this vid.
Rhonda9 3 years ago
Very useful information, bit dry perhaps, but that might be necessary due to time restrictions ...
maliniG 4 years ago
Why did you use this example? Why not take a neutral example, one without violence?
nicolatwo 4 years ago
If we're going to discuss something that most people find dry we might as well use colorful examples. That, and philosophers such as Kant thought that kicking puppies was important enough to discuss. Who am I to argue?
Besides, violence in and of itself is not wrong. The situation surrounding it can make it wrong, but violence is not necessarily bad.
bubblesort 4 years ago
What do you mean violence is in and of itself not wrong? I didn't know Kant has used this example.
nicolatwo 4 years ago
Yes, Kant said specifically that it is not unethical to kick puppies because they are not rational. Kicking puppies, he said, does lead to unethical behavior, though. I'd give you the exact citation but I'm home for Thanksgiving break so I don't have my books with me.
Things that you can thank violence for: Democracy, the decline of naziism, the legal system, social contracts and labor unions.
bubblesort 4 years ago
Your videos should be deleted by YouTube. You are promoting cruelty to animals.
nicolatwo 4 years ago
ROFLMAO!!!
Straw man - I'm not promoting anything of the sort, although I did say in the video that I believe kicking puppies is evil. If I was promoting cruelty to animals, though, it would be unethical to censor me.
Think before you type.
bubblesort 4 years ago
@nicolatwo It's just an example. He never gave a statement that said "I personally believe kicking puppies is good and you should do it too." And even if he did, one would hope that the viewers are smart enough to recognize right and wrong. If he thinks it's good, it's his opinion and he's entitled to free speech. He should not be kicked from YouTube because A) he's teaching us, and B) He did nothing wrong.
HelloCaille 5 months ago
This was one of the most informative videos I've seen in a LONG time. Five stars, my dear. Five stars and fav'd.
--Shan
thinkmorepink 4 years ago
thanks!
bubblesort 4 years ago
Ha! That Kant.
azrienoch 4 years ago
I dont think I've seen someone go through these explinations this fast - great job - kicking puppies must make for better explination time!
bubonicnate 4 years ago
Yes, faster explanation time is but one of the many benefits of kicking puppies, lol
bubblesort 4 years ago
Are you eventually going to get around to "ad parentum?"
randyhelzerman 4 years ago
Ah, yes... if memory serves, ad parentum translates as "to parents," which is the fallacy that occurs when one threatens to tell somebody's mom on them.
bubblesort 4 years ago