13 IMAGES OF REASON 13. Read the essay, “Images of Reason in Chinese Culture.” a. In one paragraph, describe the general characteristics of Chinese philosophy according to the Ames article. Paraphrase Ames and summarize the main features of Chinese philosophical discourse using the key technical terms that Ames uses in his description. In this description, […]
Category Archives: Philosophy
How does Mencius disagree with the philosopher, Gaozi (Kao-tzu), in this discussion?
Metaphor in our required reading In a short paragraph, identify at least one metaphor in our required reading from the Book of Mencius in which Mencius uses this metaphor to describe his concept of human nature. 1. How does Mencius disagree with the philosopher, Gaozi (Kao-tzu), in this discussion? 2. That is, what is the […]
How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
The Conflicted Truth What philosophical meaning does ‘truth’ have for Nietzsche? How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
Does everyone have the right to kill themselves-Is there a correct way to die and how do we know it?
Formal analysis paper Answer the following prompt with a Formal Analysis: From Socrates to Kubler-Ross, Utilitarianism to Virtue Ethics, we have considered a number of themes throughout our semester. In the context of “Ethics of Living and Dying”, these topics are applied to the medical field. Many of the relevant questions that can be asked […]
Discuss possible responses to the objections.
Discuss realism about universals. For your paper to be considered complete, you must explain the view and its various versions, present the argument(s) for the view, review the objections that might be raised against the view, and discuss possible responses to the objections. You must also define any technical terme.g. “universal,” “particular,” etc.before using it. […]
What is the fundamental idea that hes basing his argument on? how would you respond to the author?
What is the fundamental idea that hes basing his argument on? how would you respond to the author?
What is the key to politics, according to Plato? Why is this the key?
We hear a lot of talk in the United States about the importance of freedom. On this issue, Plato seems quite alien, for the concept of freedom does not seem to come up much in the Republic. Yet one could argue that Plato is not only concerned with “freedom” but strongly in favor of […]
Identify an article to make the focus of your paper (10 points).
Moral Rights The Topic is about Moral rights in the Philosophy of ethics and is supposed to be written about an article made past the year 2000. Write a paper about 2000 words in length that is a critical review of an academic article relevant to this course. Note that direct quotes, footnotes, and references […]
What events definitely happened, and which likely happened?
problem solving Scenario: A valuable piece of technology testing equipment went missing from your company after arriving in a shipment. The same day, a seemingly identical item was posted for sale on an internet auction site. Three employees were present within the 90-minute window that the item went missing. You are the director of Viewpoint, […]
Define and explain in at least three paragraphs, Charles Mills “The Racial Contract
Who is Epicurus, and what are his Philosophical theories? explain your response in four paragraphs. (Page 102) Logos: Pages: (39-45) Write a one-page report detailing the meaning and use of the word Logos.(250 words) III. Define and explain in at least three paragraphs, Charles Mills “The Racial Contract: (Page 149)
