PHIL 102 Lecture : Jan 7.pdf
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Rubrik for note taking will be up on connect today double entry note-taking: On the left column, write your normal notes. On the right column, write your uncensored reactions. Nal exam: questions based on classes and readings. Questions like say in one sentence what this concept is expressing". Rst, third, fth assignments, and rst draft should all be printed out. There"s no disputing matters of taste (de gustibus non distputandum est) Eg. can"t convince someone to favour vanilla ice cream. You can, eg. associating something with something unpleasant. Art; fancy and popular: writing, painting, movies, music etc. Author thinks taste is special because the reasons don"t have to be consistent. David hume wrote an essay the standard of taste" and argued that a true judgement is one made by an ideal observer. Ideal observer: good sense, delicate sentiment, improved by practice, perfected by comparison, cleared of all prejudice.
