Papers by Griffin Carlson
This article critically examines Hegel's concept of the personality principle and its implication... more This article critically examines Hegel's concept of the personality principle and its implications for the right to property, particularly in light of the subjective realities of animals. It elucidates Hegel's unique conception of freedom, which is intricately tied to the ability to satisfy desires and the expression of one's will in the external world. The discussion delves into Hegel's intricate arguments about the relationship between individuality, subjective reality, and the objective material world, highlighting the inherent contradictions and the role of property in reconciling them. The central contention is Hegel's assertion that humans, by virtue of their unique capacities, have an "absolute right to appropriation" over all things, including animals. This claim is challenged by drawing parallels between Hegel's justification for human dominion over animals and historical justifications for slavery. The article also contrasts Hegel's idealism with alternative realist accounts that recognize animals as self-complete beings. Despite these critiques, the internal consistency of Hegel's comprehensive theory of freedom is acknowledged, especially when viewed within the broader context of his Philosophy of Right. The article concludes by reflecting on the broader implications of Hegel's views on freedom, property, and the role of the state, suggesting that property serves as a medium for humans to achieve wholeness by participating in a larger, historical human endeavor.
s "proof of an external world" goes about refuting skepticism in a deceivingly simple manner. Moo... more s "proof of an external world" goes about refuting skepticism in a deceivingly simple manner. Moore's proof is a bold a posteriori proposal. He makes his argument in three planks: the proof itself, defining what conditions a proof must satisfy to be rigorous, and how his proof meets such requirements. The proof is as follows:
McLuhan's "medium is the message" argument dictates that technology is an extension of ourselves,... more McLuhan's "medium is the message" argument dictates that technology is an extension of ourselves, shaping the way we live. He contends that the "message" is the changing scale, pace, and pattern that it introduces into human affairs. McLuhan's argument explains innovations
In the novel The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald illustrates a society that only... more In the novel The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald illustrates a society that only values material goods, and he shows how the American Dream appeals to the disenfranchised as a way of gaining status in that divided society. However, he then exposes the American Dream as unachievable because it leads down a path of greed that never allows the dreamer to be content. Through this Fitzgerald provides a harsh critique of the society in the 1920’s for eliminating the possibility of satisfaction.
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Papers by Griffin Carlson