On Gettier, “Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?” What does the Justified True Belief theory of knowledge say about what is necessary and sufficient for knowledge? Provide your own example of knowledge that meets these conditions. Does Gettier argue that these conditions are unnecessary, insufficient, or both? Why so? Provide your own Gettier-style counter-example that demonstrates […]
Category Archives: Philosophy
Why should we consider the philosophical ways of life that we explore in our units on the good life?
Prompt 2 Nietzsche’s account of nihilism and his philosophy of life affirmation can be regarded as a response to the following question, “Why should we consider the philosophical ways of life that we explore in our units on the good life?” In my lecture on Nietzsche,Each philosophical perspective provides an account of the good life […]
Do you believe overall provides a more compelling and practically useful approach to living a good life?
Prompt 3 Compare and contrast two of the following ways of life: Buddhism, Taoism, and Ancient Aztec Virtue Ethics. Your answer should include the following: A comparison of the goals of each way of life. An explanation of the similarities and/or differences between their understanding of reality and how this influences their view of how […]
Briefly explain how that philosopher would view his action-Would that philosopher approver or disapprove, and why?
A hidden life Franz Jägerstätter chose to defy the Third Reich by refusing to take an oath of allegiance to Hitler and his regime. Choose one of the philosopher’s that we have studied this semester and briefly explain how that philosopher would view his action. Would that philosopher approver or disapprove, and why? Briefly explain […]
What would you like to talk about in discussion? It may also be good to mention what you would find most helpful as you develop your case study.
Answer my professor’s question related to the paper. 1.For your case study, you’re going to write on a current business ethics topic. (By current, let’s say that the topic had to have been in the news after 8/1/2021.) What is your topic? Provide a link to the news story. 2.What is the question you are […]
How does Des Jardins see the interaction between ethics-culture? Do you agree with his characterization?
From Chapter 4, How does Des Jardins see the interaction between ethics and culture? Do you agree with his characterization? Give philosophically adequate arguments. Give an accurate analysis of the arguments presented and to give well-constructed arguments. Lastly, give an accurate account of the theories and terms presented in the reading.
How it is that Polus and Callicles initially seem to be unconcerned with either or both of these things.
Political Philosophy Explain how Plato’s Gorgias demonstrates the depth of the human love of, or attachment to, justice and nobility. In doing so be sure to address the following: • How does Gorgias underestimate the extent to which human beings love, or are otherwise attached, to justice? Why is this a problem for him? • […]
Describe how virtue ethics works, what rules does a person have to follow, how does a person practice virtue ethics.
Analysis of virtue ethics in healthcare. 1. Analyze the virtue ethic system, describe how it views right vs wrong 2. Provide a historical summary of where the system originated 3. Describe how virtue ethics works, what rules does a person have to follow, how does a person practice virtue ethics. 4. Finally, is this is […]
How does Plato’s allegory of the cave represent the education of the philosopher?
Interpretation of the Allegory of the Cave Be sure to set out clearly the thesis you mean to defend. Do not simply respond to the questions contained below, which are meant to stimulate ideas and suggest directions you may take in writing your essay. Rather, organize your ideas in a logical and coherent way. If […]
How does Simone Weil’s view of justice demonstrate a rooting in Greek philosophy?
In an essay of 400 to 800 words (with a typical font and spacing, this will be approximately 1-1/2 to 3 pages), respond to the following questions: What elements in the life and work of Simone Weil, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, and some of the characters portrayed in the movies Dr. Ambrosio mentions(Rick Blain […]
