Ah, even more good advice, though some of it is a bit late in coming. I submitted my paper based on Kant's theory like three hours ago. I guess we'll see how it turns out.
I had a fairly difficult time of it. I usually have an easy time writing things, but I had to struggle to find the words with this essay. Kant's philosophy is regarded more as a landmark in ethical philosophy than a practicable theory, even the text says so. As such, it was like the whole paper was a lie. I thought about posting it for review, but I'm almost ashamed of it. It is disjointed, self-contradictory, and generally rubbish. In a word, it is pure BS. I still think I have a problem with my mindset, and that is why this is so difficult for me.
I generally regard anything that is not an irreducible concept as being wrong, at least in this field. I may not know what is right, but I know logical dodgeball when I see it, as I have engaged in it a few times myself (I usually end up getting hit and learning a lesson), if that makes any sense. In this case, however, I feel like I have sacrificed my integrity for the promise of a reward. Ironic, considering this is an ethics course.
Anyhow, thanks for all the good advice, perspectives, occasional joke, and the cat. There are papers yet to come, and even if I screwed this one up I can still pass. I just hope it isn't like this for too much longer. I'd rather be proven wrong than simply told that I am wrong, and here, at least, I have been proven wrong......concerning protocol, of course.
I have only one more thing that I'd like to address..........
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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai
I think you like playing with, toying, and testing others to see how they measure up (and to stave off boredom).
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This worries me. There have been times when I've been told that I appear condescending, but I don't try to manipulate people like that. I fear that I may be doing it inadvertently. I tease people from time to time, and I enjoy a lively discussion, but it is not my wish to be manipulative or condescending. I try not to judge people too harshly. I've been the idiot enough times in my life to understand how people can get muddled up without having a personal fault. Heck, just look at this thread.
One thing I can say for sure is that I am not concerned with how others measure up, save for in the occasional friendly challenge. One can hardly be a proponent of an individualistic system without having faith in the individual, yes? I think most people are smarter than most people give them credit for, and I have detailed reasons for that belief, though I will not discuss them at length here.