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DISCUSSION FORUM UNIT 1 Give a personal example of where you’ve seen or experienced each of the basic schools of thoughts for Philosophy. This week, we have studied pragmatism, positivism, and realism as the three main schools of philosophy. A philosophical approach to objects that emphasizes the logical reaction is known as pragmatism. Pragmatists believe that only things that can be seen or experienced are genuine. They thought that rather than judging philosophical concepts based on abstractions, they should evaluate them based on their "practical uses and successes" (Cline, 2020, Para. 1). I can give you a personal example from my time spent seeking for housing. I had a lot of options when it came to the city I could live in, but I ended up choosing my current residence not because it was superior to other options, but rather because I was unable to pay for the more desirable ones. Positive thinking, on the other hand, is a state of certainty or confidence in oneself. I can offer my own example: I think there is a God. Finally, realists hold that reality is an independent construct of the human mind. The body is the main subject (Lebow, 2008). Realistically speaking, I don't believe what other people say until I independently confirm it. For example, I disagree with a friend of mine who believes that bad things always happen someone hits his toes against a stone. Which of the three basic schools of Philosophy is most in line with your decision processes on a day-to-day basis? Why? The fundamental school of thinking that aligns with my decision-making is realism. I don't merely follow people's opinions in life; it also relies on the circumstances. However, the majority of the time I deal with things practically and perceive them as they are. I take things at face value—that is, as they are, not merely concepts. For realism entails both sincerity and reasoned thought. Include a bullet or two about the ‘value’ of these schools of thought in everyday The three fundamental philosophical systems are immensely helpful in day-to-day living. They support us in thinking critically, resolving personal issues, and making wiser choices in daily life. Reference Cline, A. (2017, October 5). What Is Pragmatism? Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-pragmatism-250583 Lebow, R. N. (June 9, 2008). The Ancient Greeks and Modern Realism: Ethics,
Persuasion, and Power. In Bell, D. (Ed.), Political Thought and International Relations (26-40). Verlag: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://www.dartmouth.edu/~nedlebow/anc_gree_mod_real.pdf
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