Appiah and Cosmopolitanism Argument
“Not because Socrates has said it, but because it is really in my nature, and perhaps a little more than it should be, I look upon all humans as my fellow-citizens, and would embrace a Pole as I would a Frenchman, subordinating this national tie to the common and universal one.”
(Montaigne, 1533–1592)
When reflecting on Appiah Cosmopolitanism Argument; I was embraced in the idea of how the world has evolved through centuries. Appiah has written two books on cosmopolitanism: Ethics in World of Strangers and The Ethic of Identity previous to this brief segment of what is shared in Examine Life: Excursions with Contemporary Thinkers, written by Astra Taylor. Appiah throughout this chapter explores the different meanings for globalization, cosmopolitanism, culture, religion, values, and old philosophies; and discusses his own personal experiences and background. When addressing globalization Appiah states “it is a word used to describe many processes.”1) is a process that took us from being humans who lived in the bands of people, to being global species.” (Appiah, 2009, pp.89). 2)It is also used to talk about economic processes, some that date back to the fiftenth and ninetenth century.” (Appiah, 2009, pp.89). “It is used most to talk about the fact that we live in a world that is connected by imformation.”(Appiah 2009, pp.89). When understanding the different meanings associated to the word “globalization” it is important to relize that all the growth that has occurred through the centuries has given us more connection with others all over the world. Appiah identifies two aspects of cosmopolitanism: “One is the idea that we have obligations to others, obligations that stretch beyond those to whom we are related to, also the ties of culture or of a shared citizenship” (Appiah 2009, pp 93-94), and “the other is that we take seriously the value not just of human life but of particular human lives, which means taking an interest in the practices and beliefs that lend them significance” (Appiah 2009, pp 93-94). According to Appiah, there is a difference between global citizenship-Universalist “first we are responsible collectively for each other as citizens, and everybody matters.”(Appiah, 2009, pp 92)Whereas cosmopolitans “think it is ok for people to be different; they care for everybody” (Appiah, 2009, pp 92) but in a way that embraces the similarities and differences of the people, which promotes freedom to be who they are. …show more content…
According to Appiah, cosmopolitanism “begins with the simple idea that in the human community, as in national communities, we need to develop habits of coexistence: conversation in its older meaning, of living together, association” (Appiah 2009, pp 93). Appiah then asks us to think about these things by answering common questions “How real are values? What do we talk about when we talk about difference? Is any …show more content…
To except other for who they are, where their at you need to have a open mind. You have to take the time to understand others no matter where they come from. The world has many different cultures and as a society, community, state; we all have a responsibility to embrace one another with respect. Who knows, we could learn something new. Our minds are like a blank canvas, and seeing the world through others eyes like anthropologist broadens our minds and paints our
“Not because Socrates has said it, but because it is really in my nature, and perhaps a little more than it should be, I look upon all humans as my fellow-citizens, and would embrace a Pole as I would a Frenchman, subordinating this national tie to the common and universal one.”
(Montaigne, 1533–1592)
When reflecting on Appiah Cosmopolitanism Argument; I was embraced in the idea of how the world has evolved through centuries. Appiah has written two books on cosmopolitanism: Ethics in World of Strangers and The Ethic of Identity previous to this brief segment of what is shared in Examine Life: Excursions with Contemporary Thinkers, written by Astra Taylor. Appiah throughout this chapter explores the different meanings for globalization, cosmopolitanism, culture, religion, values, and old philosophies; and discusses his own personal experiences and background. When addressing globalization Appiah states “it is a word used to describe many processes.”1) is a process that took us from being humans who lived in the bands of people, to being global species.” (Appiah, 2009, pp.89). 2)It is also used to talk about economic processes, some that date back to the fiftenth and ninetenth century.” (Appiah, 2009, pp.89). “It is used most to talk about the fact that we live in a world that is connected by imformation.”(Appiah 2009, pp.89). When understanding the different meanings associated to the word “globalization” it is important to relize that all the growth that has occurred through the centuries has given us more connection with others all over the world. Appiah identifies two aspects of cosmopolitanism: “One is the idea that we have obligations to others, obligations that stretch beyond those to whom we are related to, also the ties of culture or of a shared citizenship” (Appiah 2009, pp 93-94), and “the other is that we take seriously the value not just of human life but of particular human lives, which means taking an interest in the practices and beliefs that lend them significance” (Appiah 2009, pp 93-94). According to Appiah, there is a difference between global citizenship-Universalist “first we are responsible collectively for each other as citizens, and everybody matters.”(Appiah, 2009, pp 92)Whereas cosmopolitans “think it is ok for people to be different; they care for everybody” (Appiah, 2009, pp 92) but in a way that embraces the similarities and differences of the people, which promotes freedom to be who they are. …show more content…
According to Appiah, cosmopolitanism “begins with the simple idea that in the human community, as in national communities, we need to develop habits of coexistence: conversation in its older meaning, of living together, association” (Appiah 2009, pp 93). Appiah then asks us to think about these things by answering common questions “How real are values? What do we talk about when we talk about difference? Is any …show more content…
To except other for who they are, where their at you need to have a open mind. You have to take the time to understand others no matter where they come from. The world has many different cultures and as a society, community, state; we all have a responsibility to embrace one another with respect. Who knows, we could learn something new. Our minds are like a blank canvas, and seeing the world through others eyes like anthropologist broadens our minds and paints our