The Blank Slate Theory
The blank slate theory, introduced by John Locke, states that every person is born essentially the same. Of course, their environment as they are growing up molds them to be the person that they are, but, at birth, everyone is equal. They are all open to learning and comprehending anything brought to them, and each person is susceptible to develop or adopt any culture, language, or personality traits of their own and apply it to their lives.
In this, I believe that some people are raised to be more work oriented, focusing on their educational and career successes rather than where their alternative interests manifest, while other people invest more heavily in achieving personal or moral success, satisfying the spirit in lieu of the ego. Obviously, being preoccupied in one’s work does not necessarily equate to the lack of peace with oneself, but setting aside the desire to improve or build on one’s character, finding what their true bliss lies in and growing as a person, in order to attain extrinsic goals would result in a subliminal despondency. Though one may have knowledge and riches, unless they have acquired their life’s true euphoria, they may find themselves simply going through the motions: not necessarily unhappy, but not feeling as if they are living, either- just existing.
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John Wilson. Like Chillingworth, one of his resume virtues would be that he is a scholar, and additionally, he is also a pastor. His role in the community as a pastor, however, creates a few complex eulogy virtues for him. In work, he is strict and dispassionate, especially towards sinners, but on the other hand, he is also loving and caring towards Reverend Dimmesdale, whom he mentors and treats as a son. This contrast in eulogy virtues may be due to Wilson wanting to exhibit professionalism in his practice, though he is truly kind-hearted to a few select
In this, I believe that some people are raised to be more work oriented, focusing on their educational and career successes rather than where their alternative interests manifest, while other people invest more heavily in achieving personal or moral success, satisfying the spirit in lieu of the ego. Obviously, being preoccupied in one’s work does not necessarily equate to the lack of peace with oneself, but setting aside the desire to improve or build on one’s character, finding what their true bliss lies in and growing as a person, in order to attain extrinsic goals would result in a subliminal despondency. Though one may have knowledge and riches, unless they have acquired their life’s true euphoria, they may find themselves simply going through the motions: not necessarily unhappy, but not feeling as if they are living, either- just existing.
When people focus …show more content…
John Wilson. Like Chillingworth, one of his resume virtues would be that he is a scholar, and additionally, he is also a pastor. His role in the community as a pastor, however, creates a few complex eulogy virtues for him. In work, he is strict and dispassionate, especially towards sinners, but on the other hand, he is also loving and caring towards Reverend Dimmesdale, whom he mentors and treats as a son. This contrast in eulogy virtues may be due to Wilson wanting to exhibit professionalism in his practice, though he is truly kind-hearted to a few select