Part 1 (300-word minimum) What is a “rational standard” (see PCT Ch. 1)? How and why does Socrates introduce it in his exchange with Euthyphro? In what way does it propel their conversation? What did you think of the dialogue once you understood it (cause, I’m sure, you read it multiple times until you did)? […]
Category Archives: Philosophy
What’s the form of the argument?,What’s the plan of attack?
PHIL 220• McDonald1. What is Singer’s thesis (hint: it’s on page 822, 1stcolumn)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Let’s get the picture of his argument:a)What’s the form of the argument? ________________________________________________b)What’s the plan of attack? _____________________________________________________3. Now, let’s fill in the argument in Standard Form:Assumption 1: _________________________________________________________________“Poverty” =def _______________________________________________________________________________Assumption 2: _________________________________________________________________Assumption 3: _________________________________________________________________Premise 1: IF________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________THEN_______________________________________________________________“Prevent something bad” =def_________________________________________________________________Premise 2: ____________________________________________________________________∴Conclusion:________________________________________________________________4. […]
Demonstrate how its principles would support a particular position on your ethical question.
In the Week 1 assignment, “Ethical Question,” you chose an ethical question, provided an introduction, a position statement and supporting reason, and an opposing position statement and supporting reason. In the Week 3 assignment, “Applying an Ethical Theory,” you explained utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics, including its core moral principle or ideal, and applied that […]
Do any of these arts arouse certain “emotions or activities that are able to facilitate or produce knowledge” by tapping into something that cannot be expressed in words? Do the arts give you knowledge? Or do you think they are not useful in producing knowledge? Explain your thinking, using several ideas from the article.
Epistemology is the study of what it means to know things, and how we know them. Philosophers generally define “knowledge” as “justified true belief.” To know something, it must be true, and you must believe it for good (well-justified) reasons. For this discussion, consider the controversies presented by Plato and Aristotle about whether the arts […]
What do you think the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution thought about the separation of church and state or about the separation of God from government?
Comparison Paper Instructions For this assignment, you will read the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Thomas Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists in 1802. Once you have read these founding documents and Jefferson’s letter, you will write a 2–3-page paper (double-spaced, 1-inch margins) adhering to the format specified in the Course Style Guidelines […]
Did everyone read the short essay by Moran I set on Beckett and philosophy? Was it helpful in contextualising the links between Beckett and Philosophy?
Beckett Lecture week 1: Beckett Philosophy and the Modern/Postmodern Debate Part one: Module Introduction 1. I would like to welcome you all to these series of lectures. For me it is my chance in the year to talk about a number of my favourite subjects, topics I find fascinating and I hope you find too. […]
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each piece of legislation discussed select a major piece of legislation and take a stance either in support or opposition of that legislation
analyze, compare and contrast various pieces of major legislation that relate to the global war on terror (i.e. the U.S.A. Patriot Act (USAPA), the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), etc.). discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each piece of legislation discussed select a major piece of legislation and take a stance either in support or […]
Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose?,Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in support of your point?
Did you address at least three aspects of the issue you chose? Does each aspect have relevant and authoritative evidence in support of your point? Have you included a view that is in opposition to your viewpoint, and have you answered that opposing view, pointing out its flaws in such a way as to […]
Compare and contrast the following political systems in global perspective: monarchy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and democracy.
Compare and contrast the following political systems in global perspective: monarchy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and democracy.
Does a business within a community have a responsibility to contribute to the overall health of that community? Why or why not?Discuss.
Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples from videos to reinforce your ideas. Choose the following TED talk to review and discuss below: Sahil Sethi: Can .7% of corporate profits fund the […]
