In this paperwork, I am going to respond to the following questions-the problem of change and how Aristotle come up with a solution, the differences between Aristotle’s conception of cause ad the modern one, the final causes according to Aristotle, the virtus dormitiva objection, and the reason why Epicurus think it does not matter to us when we die.
I am now going to state the differences between Aristotle’s conception of cause and the modern one.
Competent causation, whereby, he argues that causation has to be a relation among events, since the modern one argues that things can be recognized as causes. It is also important not to be deceived, whereby, we end up thinking that impact is the central kind of causing. To make it clearer, a cake is discussed, whereby, it is argued that efficient cause of the cake should not be credited on the baker alone, but the knowledge of the baker too Aristotle, slide 91). Aristotle conception of cause is, also, based on the knowhow of a person. Aristotle also makes it clear that if we had not evolved, which a process of change, then we would not have made these proper knowledge- that has helped persons to invent tools that make work easier. It is important to note that acorn will eventually change into an oak tree, hence depicting a good example of a material cause.
What are the final causes for Aristotle? Are they anti-Darwinian?
According to Aristotle, he argues that the end product is as a result of the final causes. For example, the end product of eating a cake is fulfilling the objective of enjoyment. Literature review has it that there are ultimate causes in natural history- they are in a way typical cases of final causation. According to Aristotle, he thinks that there is a purpose in nature, but not intention. Aristotle disagreements with Charles Darwin is said to be less vivid as compared to other philosophers. Through a literature review, it is depicted that Charles Darwin has adopted the use of this knowledge- the final causation. Charles Darwin argues that the eye evolves, so as to be able to se- which is the final cause of the result why the eye evolves. According to literature review, it would not be wise classifying the final causes for Aristotle as anti- Darwinian, since they both have adopted this concept. (Aristotle, slide 84).
What is the virtus dormitiva objective? Evaluate whether it is a good objection or not.
Virtus dormitiva objective is depicted to mean that the explanation of a cause does not explain anything, but it is the act that only replaces one inadequately implicit occurrence with another, hence leaving someone in a hard time of differentiating between the real and false justification. It, virtus dormitiva objective, suggests that all explanation are false. To make it clearer, one can tell alongside the thought that one might build up an agreeable justification of an object’s looking red, hence creating a quick judgmental of an object. It is, therefore, not a good objection of analyzing things, since, as depicted earlier, it is not wise to give all credit to the appearance and the taste of the cake, but we should also consider the baker of the cake.
Why does Epicurus think it does not matter to us when we die? Is he right?
According to Epicurus, the heart also is just a congregation of atoms; that congregation disperses once the body nibbles the dirt; that is ended and away; for that reason nothing to panic after passing away. Epicurus goes further explaining that we, those living, should not worry about death, since we shall be living as if we are dead. Epicurus, also, make it that even after we are dead, we should deal with it, death, either since we shall not be there to deal with it-death. According to my stand, Epicurus was trying to fight the spirit of fear about death- Epicurus is, therefore, right (Epicurus, slide 41).
Works cited
Aristotle: The Master of Those Who Know. 4. 131
Epicurus slide reading.
