Exploring Philosophical Ideas: Analysis, Implementation, Reflection

This essay provides a detailed reflection on various philosophical ideas presented through audios and videos, focusing on their relevance to society and personal life. It begins by identifying the chosen materials, including discussions on Karl Marx's theories of capitalism and communism, Adam Smith's views on the wealth of nations, and societal issues related to apathy and educational disparities. The essay then critically analyzes these concepts, providing examples of how they manifest in society, such as wealth inequality and rigid educational systems. Furthermore, it explores the personal impact of these ideas, particularly concerning societal injustices and individual capabilities. The author suggests practical steps for implementing these philosophical concepts, such as promoting equality and tailoring education to individual talents, and reflects on how these ideas can be integrated into personal life through awareness and leading by example. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing individual differences and striving for a more equitable society.

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1. Clearly specify which audios and videos you have chosen to write about.
The first audio is from Dennis Dalton that talks about the theory of Karl Marx of
capitalism and communism, the second audio is of Michael that talks about Adam’s
Smith concern on wealth of the nations. However, the first video is concerned with a man
explaining a specific situation where the citizens are not acting while there is a severe
issue in the nation. The second video explains a case in education, students are forced to
learn the hard way without recognizing their difference in capability.
2. In your own words, discuss and critically analyze the significant points in each of the
audio and video.
Dennis Dalton video narrates the life of Karl Marx and his push for revolution. Karl Marx
lived a life full of poverty. He tried to follow the footstep of his father which was nto at
least to excel academically. After he was sent away in many countries, Karl Marx settled
in London according to Tucker, (2017). He married Jenny despite both families opposing
the marriage. Three of their children died in London due to lack of treatment. In his quest
for revolution, Karl Marx fights for communism because capitalism has made people
mean. Many people want to access the property to fulfill their needs. Communism will
allow everyone to progress in society. The second video of Adam’s Smith Wealth of
Nations, it addresses the division of labor. It says that for a community to be industrious
it must implement the division of labor in reference to Evensky, (2015). Both men and
women in society are empowered with the implementation of employment. However, the
consequence of the division of labor is that it makes work stupid. The community must
check the size of the market before engaging in the division of labor.

On the other hand, the first audio insists that people must speak in case there is an issue
in the society instead of locking themselves in the houses. There is nothing that a
community can achieve when the expected people are quiet. The second video of
education insists that children have different capabilities and teachers should consider
making the syllabus flexible to accommodate the diversity of children in school. Student
strain to achieve what teachers and parents have insisted on them without precisely
knowing what they need in life.
3. In your own words, give at least two detailed examples accompanied with detailed
explanations as to how they relate to society.
The first example is a society full of mean people. The educated people tend to exploit
the poor to accommodate more wealth as illustrated in Karl Marx story. The organization
assumes that the more wealth you have, the more superior you are in the community. The
perspective is not proper and it is important to engage everyone in social development
according to Hampshire, (2016).
The second example is a situation where a parent in the society force their children to
excel in school without knowing that everyone has a different capability. The behavior of
comparing the performance of one student to another is typical in society, and it is
essential to do away with it. The education system should recognize the talents in every
student.
4. In your own words, give at least two detailed examples accompanied with detailed
explanations as to how they relate to your personal life.
On personal life, the situations in the videos and audios relate to where things or policies
in the society have direct effect to one’s life, but no one is coming to speak about them

everyone is suffering at their own. It is challenging to find few people like Karl Marx
who comes out to condemn capitalism. However, it becomes challenging that Marx dies a
feeble man in London even after fighting for revolution. It applies in personal life that
even after fighting for the society one may not be assured of useful life.
5. How, in your opinion, can the ideas discussed in the audios and videos be
pragmatically and realistically implemented in society?
Yes, the ideas can be implemented in society. For example, the concept of division of
labor illustrated in the video of Adam’s Smith Wealth of the Nation. When the
organization implements the division of labor, everybody gets an opportunity to work in
the available industries. The result of the situation is that men and women will experience
a sense of equality among themselves. Apart from that, there is an issue of speaking on
behalf of the society which is practical in the community. The few people that know the
truth should come out strongly like Karl Marx. The revolutionist had published a book to
express dissatisfaction with capitalism according to Hegel, (2015). The idea has changed
many people in the way they view the society in general.
6. What steps are necessary and how do you create or make those steps available so that
those ideas can in an efficient way be implemented in society. Make sure you map out the
steps in order.
The necessary steps in implementing the ideas are numerous. The first step is creating
awareness of the society that being greedy for one’s selfish interest, not the way to go. It
is essential to address the benefit of everyone for the community to move on. The second
step is to identify ways to spearhead and mobilize people. For instance, in the division of
labor, it is good to expand the market before implementing the division of labor. The

reason is that the industries produce more products as compared to the past. Apart from
that, it is essential to treat men and women, poor and rich as equal, instead of different
classes. It would assist in empowering everyone as similar.
7. How, in your opinion, can the ideas discussed in the audios and videos be
pragmatically and realistically implemented in your own life? Make sure you map out the
steps in order.
Considering personal life there are some ideas which are practical while others may not
be applicable. For instance, creating awareness through reading and analyzing the sources
of information is practical. However, the part of implementation needs assistance. For
example, the video that requires people to get out of their houses and get mad to the
situation, one person may not manage.
8. What steps are necessary and how do you create or make those steps available so that
those ideas can in a convenient way be implemented in your own life. Make sure you
map out the steps in order.
The first step is knowing the importance of the ideas in personal life. Secondly is living
as an example. If I assume a senior position, I do not need to grab people’s property
because wealth is everything. It is good to recognize others space in developing the
society. If it comes on the education, I should realize that every student has different
capability and when organizing syllabus, it is good to recognize talents.

References
Evensky, J. (2015). Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. Cambridge University Press.
Hampshire, S. (2016). 3. Thought and Action.
Hegel, G. W. F. (2015). The philosophy of right. Hackett Publishing.
Tucker, R. C. (2017). Philosophy and myth in Karl Marx. Routledge.