(Who I am) A Personal Reflection
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Who I am: A Personal Reflection
Kaia Larsen
Grand Canyon University
Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
Professor Mason
December 14
th
, 2022
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The Topic That Influenced Me
The course's "what is mind" project was the unit that most substantially altered my way
of thinking. Even while this course as a whole has changed/influenced my way of thinking, it has
done so unexpectedly and has led me to start approaching philosophy from a different angle. The
correspondence theory and the external world theory are two instances of how philosophy has
changed the way I think, act, and see the world. Because of this assignment, the ideas have an
impact on my conduct. As a result of completing this class, my mind is buzzing with thoughts
and ideas about topics I find interesting. This has broadened my thinking and given me the
opportunity to challenge myself in ways I wasn't able to in the past.
What Issue Affected My Behavior?
The assignment from the ethical systems topic on "what is the right thing to do" had the
largest influence on my behavior. It affected me because it made me aware of the magnitude of
the effects and consequences of my choices. Being a Christian, I also added that Christian ethics
had a role in my choice and that moving ahead, all of my decisions will be based on how I
believe God would act in a particular situation. As a result, my understanding of God and his
attributes always shapes the decisions I make in life. I had to put myself in Corrie ten Boom's
shoes and consider her feelings at the moment in order to decide my response in a situation like
this assignment. In other words, I assisted in keeping Jews hidden in my home while deluding
the Nazis that I wasn't. This task taught me to always think about my options in a particular event
and how I will react to it before acting, which changed the way I behaved and made me aware
that my decisions have affects or ramifications. It also made me think about how my decision
would affect everyone else in the situation, presuming there are any other participants.
My View of The Meaning of Life
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The line from Psalm 57:2 that reads, "I cry out to God Most High, to God who
accomplishes his purpose for me," sums up my perspective on what life is all about for me.
God
has already given each person a purpose, and I believe that finding that purpose entails both
creativity and discovery. It should be evident that my perspective is theistic and that I share the
supernaturalist view of life since God's presence and "appropriately reacting" to God are both
essential and sufficient for creating a meaningful life (Seachris, n.d.). The opposing alternative
approach, in my opinion, would base its interpretation of the meaning of life on objective
naturalism. Objective naturalism holds that even in the absence of God, the afterlife, or a
transcendent realm, existence can nevertheless have meaning (Seachris, n.d.).
Any Issue That Connects with My Major
The topic we covered in class, "the case for Theism/Problem of Evil," I believe will be
relevant to my major and future job. I'm going to be a detective or work for the FBI in the future,
so I'll be exposed to unsettling sights and sounds that will affect my religious beliefs. Because I
work in the legal field, I must deal with criminals, murderers, rapists, and many other wicked
individuals, therefore it is not a vocation for the faint of heart. And while I deal with that and
consider the crimes those people have committed; I know I will be wondering why God allows
such evil to exist in the world. One of the arguments Austin Dacey used to refute William Craig
in the assignment "argument for Theism/Problem of Evil" was that God allows needless
suffering. I know that throughout my career, I will be wondering why there is needless pain,
especially for innocent people, and I will be doubting my religion at the same time.
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References
Seachris, J. (n.d.).
The Meaning of Life: Contemporary Analytic Perspectives
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Internet encyclopedia of philosophy.
https://iep.utm.edu/mean-
ana/#SH3a
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (n.d.). Bible Gateway.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm
%2057%3A2&version=ESV
.
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