Philosophy Reflection Paper: Society, Personal Life and Ideas

This philosophy reflection paper analyzes various audios and videos, including discussions on Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and Carl Marx's theories, as well as societal and educational issues. The paper critically examines the major points of each source, exploring concepts like the division of labor, the shortcomings of the education system, and the impact of capitalism. It provides detailed examples of how these ideas relate to society, such as the rise of street children and social mistreatment, and connects them to the author's personal experiences. The essay further explores how the discussed ideas can be pragmatically implemented in both society and the author's personal life, outlining necessary steps and strategies for creating awareness and promoting change, such as educating others on wealth distribution and embracing community values. Finally, it provides references to support the analysis.

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1. Clearly specify which audios and videos you have chosen to write about.
The first video is from Michael Surgus talking about Adam’s Smith Wealth of Nations. The
second video is what the student experiences in school and what the society expects them to
perform. However, the first audio is about society problem which people do not want to speak
about, the second audio is from Denis Dalton speaking on theory of Carl Mark.
2. In your own words, discuss and critically analyze the major points in each of the audio and
video.
The first video from Michael concerning Wealth of Nations express ways in which nations can
accumulate a lot of wealth. It suggests that, division of labor the is the best way to make a
country wealthy. The video elaborates that after revolution, the idea of division of labor was the
best way people could work. The revolution brought the idea of technology and use of machines,
however, when dividing labor, the country should consider the market because they may produce
excess goods according to Hegel, (2015). The second video shows that the way schools come up
with the curriculum is not effective. They do not consider that student have different talents and
capability. Teachers continue comparing the students with other top performers.
On the other hand, the audio on Carl Marx elaborates how Marx suffered in poverty despite
being knowledgeable. Marx had three children, and the three children died because he did not
have money to take them to the hospital. Carl Marx was fighting for the world revolution
according to Pound & DeRosa, (2017). He argued that society is mean people fight for wealth
but do not consider different people’s situation. The idea of capitalism is what makes people
mean, and Mark wanted the nations to change to communism. The last audio shows how
community experiences challenges but people who are expected to speak do not speak. They

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lock themselves in their houses. However, a man elaborates that its time for people to talk, they e
mad to the situation.
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 in the society is the rise of street children. People are not willing to health the
children. In the audio of Carl Marx, he explains that capitalism have made people to fight for
their wealth but ignore the welfare of the whole society. The second example is the rise of
mistreatment in society. For instance, where rich people oppress the poor. Nobody is ready to
speak on the matter according to Robinson, (2017). Everyone fears victimization the way the
audio has elaborated.
4. In your own words, give at least two detailed examples accompanied with detailed
explanations as to how they relate to your personal life.
The video on academics relates to my life in that the school does not consider much the talent I
have in life. The teachers tell me of the list of people who have passed in academic matters
ignoring other several talented people who are making millions with their talents. Secondly, is
the situation I am facing the issue of mistreatment, but nobody in the society can assist in the
case. For example, I can meet corrupt people, but when I talk about it, no one is ready to support
my point because he or she fears victimization.
5. How, in your opinion, can the ideas discussed in the audios and videos be pragmatically and
realistically implemented in society?

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The society can implement the ideas in the videos and the audios through educating others on the
matters. For example, fight for wealth is something that the social experiences every day,
however, the few educated people can come out and inform people that it is good to consider
others too in their quest for wealth.
6. What steps are necessary and how do you create or make those steps available so that those
ideas can in a very practical way be implemented in society. Make sure you map out the steps in
order.
The first step is to find people who are educated on the matter and can assist in creating
awareness to other members of society in reference to Noddings, (2018). After that, the second
step is to find the best way of educating people on the matter, for instance using billboards. From
there, the educating process can begin and the people can continuously check the society have
mastered the concept.
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.
In implementing the ideas in my life, the first step is to accept that there is a mistake. From the, I
should check at resources or people that can assist me to eliminate the problem. For example, the
video of Carl Marx teaches that we should not promote selfishness but also consider other
members of society.
8. What steps are necessary and how do you create or make those steps available so that those
ideas can in a very practical way be implemented in your own life. Make sure you map out the
steps in order.

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In making the above steps available, the first I can do is to surround myself with those people
who know the ideas such as fighting capitalism and embracing communism. If there are no
people, then I can take personal responsibility to teach others. I can live as an example to ensure
that I practice the ideas. Personally, I can also create reminders about the steps.

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References
Hegel, G. W. F. (2015). The philosophy of right. Hackett Publishing.
Noddings, N. (2018). Philosophy of education. Routledge.
Pound, R., & DeRosa, M. L. (2017). An introduction to the philosophy of law. Routledge.
Robinson, J. (2017). Economic philosophy. Routledge.