philosophy short essay
Reading the below conversation between Nick and Joey. Then, answer the following questions (2 paragraphs each):Joey: So, what happens when youre wrong? Nick: Well, Joey, Im never wrong. Joey: But you cant always be right. Nick: Well, if its your job to be right, then youre never wrong. Joey: But what if you are wrong? Nick: Okay, lets say that youre defending chocolate and Im defending vanilla. Now, if I were to say to you, Vanillas the best flavor ice cream, youd say ? Joey: No, chocolate is. Nick: Exactly. But you cant win that argument. So, Ill ask you: So you think chocolate is the end-all and be-all of ice cream, do you? Joey: Its the best ice cream; I wouldnt order any other. Nick: Oh. So its all chocolate for you, is it? Joey: Yes, chocolate is all I need. Nick: Well, I need more than chocolate. And for that matter, I need more than vanilla. I believe that we need freedom and choice when it comes to our ice cream, and that, Joey Naylor, that is the definition of liberty. Joey: But thats not what were talking about. Nick: Ah, but thats what Im talking about. Joey: But you didnt prove that vanillas the best. Nick: I didnt have to. I proved that youre wrong, and if youre wrong, Im right
