Response to group A:

I find the experience of the group stepping out of the illusion and discovering new forms of ideas on the objects to be particularly in line with Plato metaphysics. In my findings, the Socrates stated that what were truly real were not the sensory experiences, as in groups perception of the world to be unchanging, but the ideas or forms. To understand the concept clearly, I find the Socrates explaining that the ideas are not in the head, but in a separate realm and are eternal, ageless and indivisible. Furthermore, the beauty of an object is in the form and is only circular in its circularity form (Roecklein, 2010).

Response to group B:

Much of what the group states is very interesting and Aristotle expands on the theme of happiness. From my research, I will like to add to the group observation that Aristotle explains the best way to live up to your nature is a rational creature directed by your soul. Apart from confidence, living successful will require guidance from virtues such as socializing, learning, exercise, eating healthy, helping others and financial planning. However, I find we should maintain balance over the life virtuous, to produce the most contemplation of god or to attain the “noble and good gentleman,” is what attributes to a successful life (Hoffmann, Müller, Perkams, 2013).

Response to group C:

I agree with the group and to add to their view, in my findings from the teaching of Noble Eightfold Path by the Buddhist focus on eliminating suffering and to achieve self-awakening by eradicating hatred, delusion and greed. Furthermore, when we pay attention to our mind, the Samma Vayama-(effort) and Samma sati-(mindful) combines to generate full mind, khanika Samadhi-(momentary concentration), resulting to wisdom (Harrington, 2009).

References

Harrington, L. (2009). Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of Bdsm and Beyond. Morville:

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Hoffmann, T., Müller, J., Perkams, M. (2013). Aquinas and the Nicomachean Ethics.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Roecklein, R.J. (2010). Plato versus Parmenides: The Debate over Coming-into-Being in Greek

Philosophy. Forbes Boulevard: Lexington Books