Study Questions 1.2

The difference between deductive and inductive arguments is

Inductive arguments are never valid, but deductive arguments can be valid depending on how they are structured. So how is a deductive argument valid?

It is valid when the correct form is used while using true facts as your evidence and conclusion.

What is a sound deductive argument?

when a argument is valid and true, it is sound.

What makes a strong inductive argument. A strong inductive argument is an argument that is intended by the arguer to be strong enough that, if the premises were to be true, then it would be unlikely that the conclusion is false.

what is a cogent inductive argument

Study Questions 1.3

What is a thought experiment? A thought experiment is a experiment with the scientific method laid out but instead of testing it, you think out the consequences.

How are thought experiment possible? Your ability to think and reason.

On what ground can thought experiments be criticized? When your logic is flawed.

What is Warren's moral space traveler thought experiment? Warren proposes a thought experiment involving an imaginary space traveler having to decide if alien beings should be considered humans.

How does it attempt to undermine the claim that all human beings are persons? Humans are not the only ones with morals, therefore humans are not the only ones that are people.

On what grounds can philosophical theories be criticized? When any logic is flawed. t

What are the criteria of adequacy that good theories should meet? The criteria are testability, fruitfulness, scope, simplicity, and conservatism.

1.) The Truman Show opens with the following statement from Christof: "We’ve become bored with watching actors give us phony emotions. We’re tired of pyrotechnics and special effects. While the world he (Truman) inhabits is, in some respects, counterfeit, there is nothing fake about Truman himself. No scripts, no cue cards. It isn’t always Shakespeare, but it’s genuine. It’s a life." What does Christof mean when he states that “there is nothing fake about Truman himself”? he is scripted, he thinks what is around him is real, so he show real emotions.

2.) In what ways does Truman’s relationship with his perceived world differ from that of a normal human being?

He relies on what people tell him, he is constantly told lies

3.) When referring to the Fiji Islands, Truman says, “You can’t get any further away before you start coming back. You know that there are still islands there where no human being has ever set foot.” This shows a desire in Truman for something more that his ordinary day-to-day life. In Truman’s world, his influx of perceptions are heavily controlled and restricted. This adventurous side of Truman is potentially very dangerous to the interests of the television network, which is in complete control of Truman’s environment. How, then, did Truman acquire these ideas? he always wanted to explore but is forced to stay on the island. his adventurous desires grow while it is suppressed

4.) During an interview, Christof says, “We accept the reality with which we are presented. It is as simple as that.” In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, a few subjects are chained where all they can see are shadows of real objects on the wall in front of them. According to Plato, these subjects come to accept the shadows as ultimate reality. Plato saw the physical universe in this way, merely as a lacking representation of the Forms, the ultimate reality to be found in a higher realm. In what ways might Plato’s Allegory of the Cave relate to Christof’s above statement?

He believes what ever people told him without truth. The prisoners of the cave seemed to accept their view on the world, for most of Truman's life he just accept that the world around him is all real.

5.) During an interview, Christof states the following: "I have given Truman the chance to lead a normal life. The world, the place you live in, is the sick place. Seahaven is the way the world should be." Is Christof correct? What, if any, would be the benefits of living in Seahaven as opposed to the real world? he could do anything without consequences in sea haven, if he killed someone he would not go to jail, but in the real world he would go to jail.

6.) In what ways are Christof and the television network similar to God?

They control all of the surroundings in that reality. In what respects do they differ? Christof while a god could easily can.

7.) When speaking of Truman, Christof states: "He could leave at any time. If this were anything more than a vague ambition, if he was absolutely determined to discover the truth, there is no way we could prevent him." Truman eventually does discover the true nature of his reality despite the strong efforts of Christof and the network. What does Truman’s triumph have to say about the free-will/determinism debate? He feel like he does not have control over his life, and his world is to predictable. He tries to escape and eventually leaves.

8.) As Truman begins to piece together the falsity of the world that surrounds him, his view of Seahaven is radically altered. He starts to question and analyze all that he encounters. Can you think of a parallel in your own life that has changed the way you process the world?

9.) Some of the core concepts of Existentialism are a focus on the individual, the idea of existence preceding essence, facing absurdity, and the individual granting meaning to an otherwise meaningless life. Are some of these existentialist themes present in The Truman Show? Some what, but mostly no, I would not say his life in the show was not meaningful.

10.) The final scene of the film contains the following dialogue: “In case I don't see ya . . . good afternoon, good evening, and good night.”

Christof: Truman, you can speak. I can hear you.Truman: Who are you?Christof: I am the creator of a television show that gives hope, joy, and inspiration to millions.Truman: Then who am I? Christof: You’re the star.Truman: Was nothing real?Christof: You were real. That’s what made you so good to watch. Listen to me Truman. There is no more truth out there than there is in the world I created for you. Same lies. Same deceit. But in my world, you have nothing to fear.Is Christof on target when he says that there is no more truth in the real world than there is in Seahaven?What school of thought would Christof fall into with this statement? Behaviorism

11.) Consider yourself in Truman’s position.If presented with the choice to remain in Seahaven, a place where you have been promised that “you have nothing to fear,” or to enter into another world that you know little or nothing about, which would you choose? yes but I may come back to my old world trying to pin point the truth is all of this.

12.) When Truman finally exits Seahaven, what do you think it is that he expects to find on the other side of the door? God like being, or an anarchy world like 2b2t or the purge

13.) Christof says to Truman, "You were real; that's what made you so good to watch."Do you find Truman real?Please explain.

14.) What is strange about Seahaven at the beginning of the film?

the light fell at the beginning show

What makes Seahaven strange or surreal?

the ad time

15.) What features of SeaHaven compare to the cave in Plato's Allegory?

Everything is distorted behind a lends or shadow,

16.) What parallel is there in the film to the situation described by Plato in which the prisoners remain trapped in their ignorance? when he tell that he is living in a fake world everyone thinks he is crazy.

17.) Give examples to show that the characters of Seahaven are caricatures.For example, in what ways is the wife a stereotype? she buys at the store.

18.) How does Christof imprison Truman? by faking his reality and building a huge dome What does Truman's acceptance of his situation and then his questioning of his situation say about humans? he did accept most his reality for most of his life

19.) What are the most striking parallels between the world of the cave dwellers (in the Allegory) and Truman Burbank's world ? the sub and moon is like the shadows, always distorted, the women caring their diner always cross the hallway at the same time every day, like how the man caring flowers, and the dented beetle.

20.) Both The Truman Show and the Allegory of the Cave develop the idea that there are different levels of reality of which we have differing degrees of knowledge.For each of the following describe and discuss the differences of their perception, knowledge, and ignorance of reality: Truman, Kristof, Truman's wife, Truman's best friend, the actress who falls in love with Truman, the television audience, and the movie audience(you).

Truman's perception - what is play out before him

Truman's knowledge - increase knowledge further of the show

Truman's ignorance of reality - decreases further of the show

Kristof's perception -

Kristof's knowledge - his

Kristof's ignorance of reality - ignorance of Truman's life and feelings

Truman's wife perception - she thinks the show is a prison for Truman, she is all about the show

Truman's wife knowledge - they have some knowledge

Truman's wife ignorance of reality -

21.) The prisoners of the Allegory of the Caveare captive because of their chains.In what manner are the following kept prisoner: Truman, Kristof, Truman's wife, Truman's best friend, the actress who falls in love with Truman, the television audience, and the movie audience.

22.) Would you describe Kristof as evil for what he does? No

Please explain. How do others contribute to his evil (if, that is, you agree that he is doing evil)? All of them are not evil, they gave Truman life.

23.) Human ignorance is rooted in The Allegory of the Cavein our willingness to accept the testimony of our senses and in our unthinking social conformity.What are the root causes of ignorance in The Truman Show?Use different characters to explain your position.

27.) Give examples from The Truman Show to explain how the power of technology is used to create illusion. Does this seem to be a significant theme in the film? yes but just like the city of ember it slowly falls apart Using examples from our contemporary society, is the power of technology to create illusion an important concern for us? theNews controling the minds of the young, i will control how they see the world.

Dissolution Of The Future Is a Dystopian Future version of the Allegory of the Cave

Child in a Pond

Let's say you see a kid drowning in a pond. Would you save that kid? Would gender make a difference? In Society if it is a girl they would be more likely to be saved. What if we have kid that isn't drowning but is starving. You could give money to save the child. Would you do it. How much do you give? Would it make a difference if you are poor or rich? This thought experiment is called the Child in the Pond. Now let's ask about your morals and societal views.

You are a rich kid and you see a kid starving and the kid can barely move. How much of the money is morally required? How much is too much? Now if that kid is a girl and your a boy, society will frown upon that compared if you are a girl and the starving kid is a boy. Do you think that is morally correct? Do you think it is wrong to ask for money from girls when you are about to die from hunger? Do you think it is wrong for society to frown upon that? Now let's say you are poor and gave the starving girl all your money, but it is still not enough. Society thinks you didn't do enough despite now you have no money left. Would you think it that is morally incorrect?

Do seeing these situation make a difference or does it not affect your moral code?

Let's say you see a kid drowning in a pond. Would you save that kid? Yes Would gender make a difference? Yes, If it was a girl I would be more likely to save because of bad experience from boys In Society if it is a girl they would be more likely to be saved. What if we have kid that isn't drowning but is starving. You could give money to save the child. Would you do it. Yes How much do you give? About as much as necessary to start a better life, it would be as much as 1.5 million which would equal 400k after taxes in the United States as they have the worst tax. Would it make a difference if you are poor or rich?Yes Because i would try to help as much as I can. This thought experiment is called the Child in the Pond. Now let's ask about your morals and societal views.

You are a rich kid and you see a kid starving and the kid can barely move. How much of the money is morally required?About as much as necessary to start a better life, it would be as much as 1.5 million which would equal 400k after taxes in the United States as they have the worst tax, but I don't think society would view it very well. How much is too much?The amount that will put you in their situation but I don't care if I die if I helped another one survive. Now if that kid is a girl and your a boy, society will frown upon that compared if you are a girl and the starving kid is a boy. Do you think that is morally correct? Do you think it is wrong to ask for money from girls when you are about to die from hunger? Do you think it is wrong for society to frown upon that? Now let's say you are poor and gave the starving girl all your money, but it is still not enough. Society thinks you didn't do enough despite now you have no money left. Would you think it that is morally incorrect? Now let's say you are reading a news article on Reddit about a poor man didn't give enough to a starving girl and you see a bunch of angry comments. What would you do? Comment about he tried at least Do you think the man did the right thing?I'm Not Sure Do you think the man should have ignore the girl? Would it make the opinions worth more if that person had higher education? Would it make those comments worth more if they were famous or you just heard about them? Would how much income they make affect your emotion about those angry comments? Now let's say that you see another Reddit post but this time, a boy was starving and got enough money to eat from a rich girl and you still see angry comments not about the person who helped but instead about the boy getting enough to eat. Now what do you do? Would anything affect your emotions or moral code? Yes What if both genders were switched on both post would that make a difference? No

Do seeing these situation make a difference or does it not affect your moral code?No

Essential Questions - Child In The Pond