tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post5087995953194890209..comments2023-05-02T08:16:59.322-07:00Comments on US History: Idealism vs. RealismFonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784396805697373886noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-26055250018658587782014-11-05T18:47:18.766-08:002014-11-05T18:47:18.766-08:00Very interesting story. I didn't find it borin...Very interesting story. I didn't find it boring to read. In fact, I really had a lot of fun reading your post. Thanks.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gofastek.com" rel="nofollow">Shella</a><br />www.gofastek.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708398102654526740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-34775857080928308312009-03-04T18:30:00.000-08:002009-03-04T18:30:00.000-08:00Diamond Brown Hr 3/4♦An idealist is a person who c...Diamond Brown Hr 3/4<BR/><BR/>♦An idealist is a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals. <BR/><BR/>♦Or a person who represents things as they might or should be rather than as they are.<BR/><BR/>♦ A Realist or Realism is the tendency to view or represent things as they really are.<BR/><BR/>When discussing the differences of realism and idealism it can be stated that Woodrow Wilson would fall under the category as being an idealism. He is a "PERSUADER" he speaks good and fills the heads of his fellow supporters to believe he was capable of doing what he says he was going to do.<BR/><BR/>For an example,points 6 to 13 were discussed with specific territorial problems, including claims made by Russia, France and Italy. Not only that but it showed the concerns of the claims for independence by the people living in areas controlled by the Central Powers.<BR/>So when its time for everything to come to an end and score a touchdown and the peace negotiations began in October, 1918. Wilson quickly insisted that his Fourteen Points should serve as a basis for the signing of the Armistice. I mean the man talked plenty of gratifying activities for example, in point 1 he renounced the re-establishments of the secret treaties. I mean some of which these things actually happened and were very successful, AFTER HIS PRESIDENCY.<BR/>He was a very smart guy but come on what shocked me and surprised was his opinion of, "FREE TRADE" ok Mr.Wilson and where would you be reimbursed at? Don't nobody love their country that much to even allow free trade to come out of their mouths.<BR/>To me, the man was just speaking out the side of his neck to make hiself look god in front of the ladies! All in all, he is a smart man but he still shows signs and symptons of that disesase whats it called......Uuummm!!! thats right AN IDEALIST?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-64244856747533370922008-11-25T20:54:00.001-08:002008-11-25T20:54:00.001-08:00Destiny Manuel hr.@ realism is a way of thinking t...Destiny Manuel hr.@ <BR/><BR/>realism is a way of thinking that Most things have to be practical.<BR/><BR/>Idealism the philosophy which maintains that the ultimate nature of reality is ideal, or based upon ideas, and values.<BR/><BR/>President Wilson was definitely an idealist. I say that because Wilson only focused on his ideas. This was expressed in "the fourteen points”. In the fourteen points it was all ideas that were very idealistic and Wilson knew that. Wilson felt that what he says shall go and just wanted to change things with his ideas because he had the power. Wilson also left he united states and began the league of nation aids followed by the idealistic Treaty of Versailles. Al of the things I listed proved exactly why President Woodrow Wilson was an idealist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-40238237272432203602008-11-25T20:54:00.000-08:002008-11-25T20:54:00.000-08:00Destiny Manuel hr.@ realism is a way of thinking t...Destiny Manuel hr.@ <BR/><BR/>realism is a way of thinking that Most things have to be practical.<BR/><BR/>Idealism the philosophy which maintains that the ultimate nature of reality is ideal, or based upon ideas, and values.<BR/><BR/>President Wilson was definitely an idealist. I say that because Wilson only focused on his ideas. This was expressed in "the fourteen points”. In the fourteen points it was all ideas that were very idealistic and Wilson knew that. Wilson felt that what he says shall go and just wanted to change things with his ideas because he had the power. Wilson also left he united states and began the league of nation aids followed by the idealistic Treaty of Versailles. Al of the things I listed proved exactly why President Woodrow Wilson was an idealist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-34528879647824304912008-11-24T15:28:00.000-08:002008-11-24T15:28:00.000-08:00Idealism is the cherishing or pursuitof high or no...Idealism is the cherishing or pursuitof high or noble principles. Realism is the tendency to view or representing things as they really are. Wilson was preceived as an idealistduring his time because of the things that he stated in his 14 points. Even though some of his goals within his 14 poins were achieved, i believe he is still an idealist. An example of his idealistic ways is free trade. Who is willing to risk loosing money? Will you be willing to take that risk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-53536234240878868982008-11-23T23:48:00.000-08:002008-11-23T23:48:00.000-08:00An Idealist is a person who is unrealistic and imp...An Idealist is a person who is unrealistic and impractical; a visionary so to say. They tend to sprout ideas based on philosophical and ethical concepts. They belief in achieving goals that are alomost next to impossible,they are basically a dreamer. They look at things with "wide open eyes" so to say like a child. A child thinks its possible to have spidey senses and fly lol; a child looks at the world with the mindset that anything is possible and anything can be achieved just as an idealist.<BR/><BR/>Realist is a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly.<BR/><BR/>Wilson was an idealist and it shows in the 14 points he developed which at the time and still are in many ways unattainable.At the time world powers really didn't care about peace in no land but their own, they wanted to expand and gain more power not become equal with one another and have tea parties and share cookies---for example of trade lol--- free of charge like Wilson wanted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-44117024950142455852008-11-20T19:08:00.000-08:002008-11-20T19:08:00.000-08:00Linda ThaoHr. 2-2Idealists are people who vision t...Linda Thao<BR/>Hr. 2-2<BR/><BR/>Idealists are people who vision the world through their own impractical thinking-their way of making the world a better place.<BR/><BR/>Realists are people who think productively on practical way to improve the world.<BR/><BR/>There are still many debates whether Wilson is an idealist or realist. Wilson is definitely a idealist. In his Fourteen Point speech, his ideology of "reduction of arm" obviously did not effect other countries to actually reduce their weapons. In fact, after WWI ended, people tried ways to advanced arm utilities. During WWII, atomic bombs, machine guns, and other invented weapons were being used and manufactured for war purposes.<BR/><BR/>Wilson "League of Nations" definitely demonstrate that he is an idealist. His ideas of the "League of Nations" is to prevent wars and keep world peace. Unfortunately, it only caused hate from Germany and Italy. The "League of Nations" wanted to stop Italy from taking over Ethiopia and Germany taking over Poland. The League of Nation had the thought of stopping them but did not attempt to do so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-74667895167918336522008-11-20T05:34:00.000-08:002008-11-20T05:34:00.000-08:00Idealism is the tendency to represent things in an...Idealism is the tendency to represent things in an ideal form, or as they might or should be rather than as they are, with emphasis on values.<BR/><BR/>Realism is the tendency to view or represent things as they really are.<BR/><BR/>Overall president Wilson shows charactertics of both idealism and realism but I believe he is more idealism. By forming the League of Nations I beleieve it was more of a realism idea to try to join and bond with other nations. Also with the fourteen points which was a idealist to try to run a nation with points they might not work at the end. He's using idealist ideas that are risky the United States such as free trade which could cause major danger and problems among those who trade....<BR/><BR/>~Donyae Scott hour: 9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-26552817941784000622008-11-17T14:48:00.000-08:002008-11-17T14:48:00.000-08:00idealism is the philosophy that reality is ideal, ...idealism is the philosophy that reality is ideal, based upon ideas, valuse and traditions that th world in never without consciousness, perception, mind, intellect and reason.<BR/><BR/>realism is the most pratical way of thinking.<BR/><BR/>i believe that wilson was for sure an idealist. coming up with the fourteen points proved it. he took a huge chance with the fourteen points and thats what idealism is all about. thats whyi think that wilson was a idealist. <BR/><BR/> -Jainessa Ware BurrellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-73476020069342804692008-11-17T14:37:00.000-08:002008-11-17T14:37:00.000-08:00Damien Tucker Hr: 3-4A realist is somebody whose s...Damien Tucker Hr: 3-4<BR/><BR/>A realist is somebody whose sees things for what they really are and doesn't really look pass that. <BR/><BR/>An idealist is somebody looks past the things they see. They look at things using more than their five senses. <BR/>Woodrow wilson is an idealist because he joined the league of nations not knowing what the future will brings. and he took control of the negotiations with germany.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270734955440972038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-89690237356447768042008-11-17T14:25:00.000-08:002008-11-17T14:25:00.000-08:00Idealism is being free in mind and not having a li...Idealism is being free in mind and not having a limit to the mind. all is capable in the eyes of an idealist. There are no impossibilities. they are not necessarily rebels however they do believe in change and achieving change.<BR/><BR/>realism is the idea of believing of there is a limit and every idea cannot be accomplished.Realists are more reserved.<BR/><BR/>Woodrow Wilson i believe is an idealist.He sent personal attacks on Huertia.President Wilson argued that he kept them out of war to win the election....then put them in war [-laughs]his 14 points proved to be very idealistic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-38812836576532990492008-11-15T08:18:00.000-08:002008-11-15T08:18:00.000-08:00Deneiria FletcherHour 3-4Realists accept condition...Deneiria Fletcher<BR/>Hour 3-4<BR/><BR/><BR/>Realists accept conditions as they are and to define the ends and means of policy by the measures of anticipated gains, costs, necessities, and chances of success. Idealists define goals in ideal, often visionary, forms, and presume that the means for their achievement lie less in measured policies, relying on diplomacy or force, than in the attractiveness of the goals themselves.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion Woodrow Wilson is anything but a realist, with his impractical and unrealistic goals, while he could be a different kind of realist who had a reasonable ambition to make the United States the world’s most dominant economic power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-3718051922408230102008-11-13T05:04:00.000-08:002008-11-13T05:04:00.000-08:00Brett Leaf hour 3 said....Idealism is the practice...Brett Leaf hour 3 said....<BR/><BR/>Idealism is the practice of forming ideas or living under their influence.<BR/><BR/>Realism is the concern for fact or realtiy.<BR/><BR/>I think that Wilson was an realist because of the fourteen points that he created.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-23892563303599606432008-11-11T14:40:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:40:00.000-08:00Realism is idea that the things or happenings that...Realism is idea that the things or happenings that are portrayed may actually exist and idealism is wanting some thing to be perfect when it might not actually be possible or if it is possible it would be hard to achieve.<BR/><BR/>Woodrow Wilson was an was the example of a idealist. He wanted this to be perfect for all the countries(like his League of Nations) but it wasn't actually possible. Utopia is impossible and in a way thats whet Wilson wanted to do with the world.<BR/><BR/>Lydia Gottinger Hr. 3-4Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980609470720619583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-47339313106213012092008-11-11T14:38:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:38:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980609470720619583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-72844639969237848232008-11-11T05:01:00.000-08:002008-11-11T05:01:00.000-08:00Idealism is a way of looking at issues and potenti...Idealism is a way of looking at issues and potential opportunities with no limits or bounds. Idealists almost look at things the way a child would. Children and idealists both attack the world with that mindset that anything is possible and anything can be achieved. Seemingly impossible things, like flying, are considered possible by these type of people.<BR/><BR/>Realism is a way of looking of things in a more thought out and planned way. Realists attack issues with attainable goals that are practical. While idealists see similar to a child, realists think in ways similar to parents and matured adults. They know that some things, like flying, are impractical and would most likely be unsuccessful if tried.<BR/><BR/>Wilson is an example of an idealist. In his 14 points, Wilson puts forth ideals that are impractical. He basically wanted the whole world to stop fighting, give everybody their land back and live together with no trade fees singing kum bay yah. Countries wanted to dominate, not become equal with each other, so Wilson's 14 points were at that time very idealistic and unattainable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-54036918923224013712008-11-10T19:06:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:06:00.000-08:00Carsyn McKenzie Hr. 2An idealist is a person is si...Carsyn McKenzie Hr. 2<BR/><BR/>An idealist is a person is simply a dreamer. They are often impratical because there thoughts are often seemed to be overwhelming. <BR/><BR/>An realist is a person who keeps the practical things in the world. They stick to what they know and what has already been proven. <BR/><BR/>Wilson was and will always be an idealist to me. He was a true dreamer for example his 14 Points. In those days many people only thought to the near future not the upcoming years. Who would ever think of free trade, and if they did what kind of business would it be if there was free trade. He also thought of disarmament, freedom of seas, and a league of Nation. I will never know how a man who had to deal with war would ever think of disarmament. Wilson is an idealist he showed this by just dreaming to see a peaceful world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-23978288317044757332008-11-10T17:15:00.000-08:002008-11-10T17:15:00.000-08:00Idealism is the thought that the that the world sh...Idealism is the thought that the that the world should function off of principals of good values, optomisum that everything is done in good faith and all actions will fall perfectly in to place how one thinks they should.<BR/><BR/>Realism is the idea of being practical.Realisim is based on the use of logic, that all things dont work out they way we want them to. ideas are plausable.<BR/><BR/>I feel that Willson was and idealist (given his 14 points)<BR/>The idea that we can have free trade, abolishment of secret treaties,and freedom of the seas is a fantasy inwhich parties or nations will not agree on. In the world evreyone is out to get what they want and do what is best for them.<BR/>Example:<BR/>No one wants to share trade because that loses profit and makes more compitition.<BR/>Wilsons idea that free trade would be agreed upon by all nations is an ideal which logicly would not happen.willson is only one man his ideas mean nothing without support.<BR/>in my oppinion wilson saw things as symple and sweet as fairy's with pixy dust making every thing Okay....sorry but life dosent work that way.Dirty M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17435988673053154497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-13542963724943824362008-11-10T15:53:00.000-08:002008-11-10T15:53:00.000-08:00Idealism is when a person acts on what they believ...Idealism is when a person acts on what they believe is right or their idea on the matter; Utopia <BR/><BR/>Realism is when a person acts on the reality of the situation; practicality<BR/><BR/>Wilson is an Idealist. He had many great ideas, such as isolation for the US and a peaceable end for most arguments. But this is an imperfect world and people prefer to kill each other rather than talk it over. His ideas portrayed a Utopian society, one that could not be achieved. While some of his ideas did become a reality, the things that he pushed most for did not become realities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-24908478920660373292008-11-09T11:51:00.000-08:002008-11-09T11:51:00.000-08:00Shyla Jackson hour 2I am still a little unclear ab...Shyla Jackson <BR/>hour 2<BR/>I am still a little unclear about what a realist is and an idealist is. <BR/>From what I understand, an idealist is a person who represents things as the should be not as they are right now.<BR/><BR/>A realist is a person who views things as they are.<BR/><BR/>Woodrow Wilson is a idealist. He comes up with these ideas that aren't crazy ,but are impossible to accomplish. For example he says lets have free trade in his 14 points. Trade is how most of the countries gain money. So why would they country who holds a great amount of diamonds just give it away, for some apples from the United States.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-79574715802466703382008-11-09T10:01:00.000-08:002008-11-09T10:01:00.000-08:00Idealism and Realism are both examples of outlooks...Idealism and Realism are both examples of outlooks on Life. An Idealist envisions a perfect, utopian world. A Realist sees the world how it really is, they are practical and sensible.<BR/><BR/>Wilson should be viewed as an Idealist. Although his ambitions became reality, his dreams were far-fetched at the time. Just like some people believed that we would never reach the moon, many others believed his "14 Points" could not be completed. As Wilson ran for presidenthe ran on a progressive platform he called the New Government.This New Government said that the Federal Government would be reduced in size. This is one example where his idealist freams were hust fantisies. His goal of creating a unifed Leauge of Nations also failed. He was unable to persuade his own country into approving the plan. Therefore America remained isolationalst, and nationalism blossomed.<BR/><BR/>Although he was an Idealist, he was also a Progressive. This meantthat he was willing to work hard for a better future. He passed The Underwood-Simmons Tarriff, The Glass-owen Federal Reserve Act, The Clayton Antitrust Act, The Federal Trade Commission Act, and was able to implement many of his "14 points." Although his dreams came true, he should still be observed as an Idealist because his vision was not yet a reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-62176686411667720132008-11-08T21:49:00.000-08:002008-11-08T21:49:00.000-08:00Gregory Brackinridge hour 2 said...Idealism is the...Gregory Brackinridge hour 2 said...<BR/><BR/>Idealism is the belief in achieving goals that are alomost next to impossible, a belief of high strong standards that seem different from how someone else views are.<BR/><BR/>Realism is to believe in only the factual and practical type of ideas, to believe in the cold hard truth.<BR/><BR/>When someone has ideas that can't be reached easily, we call them idealist. The former president, Woodrow Wilson was known as an idealist. One way he expressed hid idealistic attitude, he created the fourteen points. He delivered his fourteen point adress to the Congress. The first five of the fourteen points were: abolish secret treaties, freedom of the seas, removal of economic barries, reduction of arnament burdens, adjustment of colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and the colonizers. These points helped to delegitimize old empires and open the road to national independence for millionso of "subject people."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-18183705714501374792008-11-08T18:39:00.000-08:002008-11-08T18:39:00.000-08:00young rahkeem hr.9Realism is defined as: the repre...young rahkeem hr.9<BR/><BR/>Realism is defined as: the representation in art or literature of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are, without idealization or presentation in abstract form. While idealism is defined as: the act or practice of envisioning things in an ideal form; or the pursuit of one's ideals. As one can see the two are opposites of one another. Realism is viewing things as they actually are, while idealism is viewing things as being the way one wants them. People argue that one or the other is better, but I feel a balance of the two is best.<BR/><BR/>Woodrow Wilson is perceived as an idealist because of his lofty goals and his strive for greatness. His 14 Points Speech is a perfect example of idealism. In the speech Wilson talked about free trade, self-determination, disarmament, freedom of the seas, and possibly the most important part of the speech was the League of Nations. Each of these points, or goals, is long term, and for the most part Wilson did not present a way to achieve his goals. Congress did not pass the proposal to join the League of Nations because Wilson had not included Congress in the negotiations. This is a trait of many idealists. They want to imprint a lasting legacy and think that no one else is able enough to help them get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-50030663674690231792008-11-08T13:05:00.000-08:002008-11-08T13:05:00.000-08:00Idealism is a mind set on thinking in a philosphy ...Idealism is a mind set on thinking in a philosphy or beliefs.<BR/><BR/>Relalism is a mind set on thinking in a way that everyone else thinks and is practical.<BR/><BR/>Woodrow Wilson is a idealist. This is because of the fact that in most cases if it's a idealist idea or thought it won't happened, and realist ideas do. So knowing that his 14 points shows that and it was really far fetched.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18729359.post-91605603273788207372008-11-08T11:35:00.000-08:002008-11-08T11:35:00.000-08:00An idealist is a person or observer that views pro...An idealist is a person or observer that views problems as how they might or should be rather than as how they are. <BR/><BR/>A realist is a person or observer that views the problems or issues as they really are.<BR/><BR/>I believe that Wilson was an IDEALIST because he came up with the most horrifying ideas or views. At first he decided to be neutral (everything was good in his head back then) with the war but after the incidents he took everything to his head and decided to go to war. "The War To End All Wars" was he really serious does he have a brain he just went off and caused more trouble.<BR/><BR/>Were you can really see his idealist views is with the league of nations puting the U.S. in a most likely allienced position. An im not the only one who thinks he is crazy when he returned to the U.S. people where infuriated with him how could he make an allience when George Washington clearly adressed to be careful of foreign alliances in his "Farewell Letter."<BR/><BR/>So i think Wilson is an IDEALIST!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com