Summarize Anselm’s ontological argument. Do you agree with it? why, or why not? Anselm claims that it’s impossible to be an atheist. Explain his reasoning. Do you agree, or not?
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Do these definitions have any practical relevance? explain using examples from the dialogues and or your own experience.
In the Euthyphro Socrates insists on the importance of definition. If one doesn’t know a things definition then one can’t know a thing. This requirement has led to the charge of the Socratic fallacy; one can use word properly (be a competent language user) without actually knowing the definition of a word. This issue is […]
What is the overall topic of the Meno? and how is it relevant to the Athenians or to us for that matter?
At the end of the Meno (around 100b) Socrates says that if Meno can convince Anytus of the things they have concluded in the dialogue he will provide a benefit to the Athenians. Given the background of the Apology what do you think Socrates means by this. What is the overall topic of the Meno? […]
What are scientific reasoning and the scientific method and what is the role of experiment and observation?
Logical and Critical Reasoning Some sample ideas to consider incorporating in your theme. use these as inspiration remember, the aim is to explore a topic of your choosing – these are suggestions to help you choose a topic, but remember not to answer these questions. Come up with your own original theme/topic: What is the […]
Do you personally think this theory is credible-What do you think is the social impact of the theory?
Conspiracy theories The objective of this assignment is for you to demonstrate understanding of the criteria for evaluation of conspiracy theories by applying them to a theory of your choice. 1. Study class notes on conspiracy A theories to get acquainted with the criteria for their evaluation. 2. Choose one conspiracy theory and explain it […]
Do you agree with it? why, why not? Anselm claims that it’s important to be an atheist-Explain his reasoning.
1. Summarize Anselm’s ontological argument. Do you agree with it? why, why not? Anselm claims that it’s important to be an atheist. Explain his reasoning. Do you agree, or not?
Summarize Anselm’s ontological argument-Do you agree with it? why, why not? Anselm claims that it’s important to be an atheist.
1. Summarize Anselm’s ontological argument. Do you agree with it? why, why not? Anselm claims that it’s important to be an atheist. Explain his reasoning. Do you agree, or not?
What would it mean to persuade the laws as it is described in the Crito?
Write a 2-4 page essay (in Word or rich text format, double spaced, size 12 font) on one of the following topics. 1. In the Euthyphro the third definition of piety is what all the gods love. What are some objections to this definition that are offered by Socrates. 2. In the Apology the two […]
What is Life like after death-What was life like before birth?
Final Paper The paper must reflect on what was learned about What is Life like after death?, What was life like before birth? and What is life? The paper must analyze the student’s learning experience in the course, discuss the value of what has been learned for the student’s own live and/or interaction with others, […]
What do you say to get them to take an interest in the subject and help them see that it’s possible to know that God is real?
Write a short DIALOGUE (1250-1500 words) that builds on ONE of the following scenarios and develops some associated philosophical themes (this exercise could also be useful as a way to prepare for some of the final exam questions). You find yourself in a discussion with some classmates that don’t think it’s possible to know whether […]
