For this week’s Journal, consider the following questions and capture your own brainstorming responses to them in a text Journal entry. • Progress: When is it appropriate to use in-depth interviews? • Problems: What are the features, problems, and pitfalls of interviewing? • Plans: o How will you organize your interview? o How will you […]
Category Archives: Philosophy
What is Afro-Caribbean philosophy according to the author Paget Henry?
1. What is Afro-Caribbean philosophy according to the author Paget Henry? 2. What does Caliban’s reason refer to according to Paget Henry? 2. While racial colonialism tends to involve the destruction of colonized peoples, the taking of their lands and natural resources, the exploitation of native labor and the management of their government and economy […]
Write a two to three-paged debate-style “opening statement” in which you provide reasons to believe that science alone cannot provide everything that necessary for living a good human life, and argue instead that religion (including mythology, art, ritual, etc.) is necessary even for those who do not believe in anything supernatural (e.g., God, the afterlife, miracles, etc.). Even if you disagree with this idea, imagine the perspective of someone who agrees and try to make your argument as convincing as possible. Be sure to explain the difference between science and religion, as you understand it.
This journal explores the importance of religion for modern life. Imagine you are debating an atheist who believes we must base our lives only on what can be proven scientifically. (Perhaps you believe this yourself! If so, take up the contrary position for the sake of argument.) Write a two to three-paged debate-style “opening statement” […]
Discuss hard determinism, libertarianism, and soft determinism/compatibilism, then take a position.
Here is the question you should investigate for your essay, using this hypothesis: What would the simulation hypothesis mean for free will? Discuss hard determinism, libertarianism, and soft determinism/compatibilism, then take a position. The determinism/indeterminism dilemma may also be important. Remember, your goal is to demonstrate your understanding of these theories by explaining them and investigating what it […]
Explain What are the central assumptions for each worldview/religion? How are they similar? How do they differ?
In light of your reading in Sire, write a 3 page paper comparing/contrasting Christianity and Islam. What are the central assumptions for each worldview/religion? How are they similar? How do they differ? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources. ONLY USE ATTACHED SOURCE: The Universe Next Door. James Sire.
Analyze Did you appreciate what this person did, in terms of social change work, or did you dislike or have major disagreements with what this person did, and why?
This assignment provides students with an opportunity to analyze the impact this person has had on their life. Key questions to consider before writing the letter: 1.) What did you learn from studying the life of this person? 2.) How was your own life impacted by studying the life of this person? 3.) Did you […]
Explain,When you’re high up on a mountain or at the top of a tall building, the people down below look small. How do you know that people aren’t actually tiny at this moment? What are the environmental cues that you use to judge size to be a matter of appearance and not reality?
1. Our perceptual experiences often lead us to have incorrect beliefs When you’re high up on a mountain or at the top of a tall building, the people down below look small. How do you know that people aren’t actually tiny at this moment? What are the environmental cues that you use to judge size […]
Discuss,Is the Aid Given to Africa helping it’s Growth?
Topic: Is the Aid Given to Africa helping it’s Growth? Paper details: 3,000 words Chat
Explain the term “High Caliphate.” Which period and which caliphates in the history of the Muslim World does this term refer to? Why? In your answers, make sure to discuss how far each of these caliphates represents a change in administrative, military, social, and economic traditions of the Middle East.
Explain the term “High Caliphate.” Which period and which caliphates in the history of the Muslim World does this term refer to? Why? In your answers, make sure to discuss how far each of these caliphates represents a change in administrative, military, social, and economic traditions of the Middle East. Provide specific examples for your […]
Explain Are there significant consequences resulting from the court’s decision in Citizens United? Do you think many people are not aware of the power this ruling has handed over to corporations?
Watch this video and answer the following questions: Are there significant consequences resulting from the court’s decision in Citizens United? Do you think many people are not aware of the power this ruling has handed over to corporations? Do you think Corporate donors who contribute to the election of their party’s candidate expect political favors […]
