Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Philosophical Egocentrism: An Overview. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of philosophical egocentrism. The works of Camus are cited as an example thereof. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Page Count:
3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: K 60_KFphi006.doc
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
that one cant perceive some object, such as an apple, through any frame of perception but ones own - ones perception of the apple is necessarily colored by ones own
experiences and biases. This raises the question: "how then can we know whether our perception of [objects or events] changes them?". Certainly, ones perception of things is colored by ones
culture and experiences, and are also maintained over time by the cultural adoption of "social structures that act as guidelines for relating to others, clear-cut value systems... codes [of] behavior,
language, legends", and so on (Christian, 2008). Unfortuantely, while it may be simple to reach consensus on the properties of an apple, egocentrism becomes problematic when perceiving objects and issues
of greater complexity. In such cases, it can lead to extreme intellectual and psychological troubles such as "alienation from reality," the "distortion of our perception of others", and most significantly,
the "unwarranted creation of... aristocentric claims" (Christian, 2008). Aristocentism occurs when one makes some claim as to the nature of reality that is actually the result of the illusory
assumptions of egocentrism. For instance, one might make the claim that ones "existence has special meaning" or that one is "endowed with special grace or powers" (Christian, 2008). It is
easy to understand how such claims are perpetuated and reinforced: when a society makes them in the plural sense (i.e. - "we are special"), the society can "reinforce one anothers
claims so that it is believable" (Christian, 2008). For instance, a religion claiming to be the "one true religion" or a people claiming to be "gods people" qualify as aristocentric
claims (stemming from egocentric views of the universe). In another example, individuals who believe that their race or culture is superior to other races or cultures (racism) are operating from
...