This week’s discussion activity involves learning about another country’s support for its senior citizens and how it compares to the services available here in the United States. This issue is relevant for this chapter because a large element of retirement involves some kind of government-provided financial support for older adults. What are the similarities and […]
Category Archives: Philosophy
Explain one criticism of both Mill and Kant. Afterward, argue for which ethical approach, on your view is superior.
What Would You Do? Read the following thought experiment from Philippa Foot and then write an essay that answers the questions that follow: . In the first Rescue story we are hurrying in our jeep to save some people let there be five of them who are imminently threatened by the ocean tide. We have […]
Examines eating disorders from a psychological, sociological, and medical perspective
Dying to be Thin” (Insight Media, 60 minutes): Examines eating disorders from a psychological, sociological, and medical perspective; discusses why these disorders are so prevalent in women and girls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QHL6IwY0HA
What feminist conceptual framework liberal, radical, or reclamation is embodied in the idea that feminists should be sexually active?
QUESTION 1: pick TWO themes and discuss them. How would you explain what Coates is talking about to someone unfamiliar with these ideas? Briefly quote the text to make clear which parts you are referring to when discussing each theme. (1 PAGE) QUESTION 2: What feminist conceptual framework liberal, radical, or reclamation is embodied in […]
What kind of conversation would Machiavelli have with one of the philosophers we studied previously (Plato, Xenophon, Augustine, Al-Kindi)?
What kind of conversation would Machiavelli have with one of the philosophers we studied previously (Plato, Xenophon, Augustine, Al-Kindi)? How would they question or criticize Machiavelli, or vice-versa
Explain and critique Descartes’ argument for why we can be certain we exist.
Explain and critique Descartes’ argument for why we can be certain we exist. As part of your critique, you can examine what the or the self is, if Descartes’ argument succeeds. In other words, what does Descartes’ argument entail regarding the nature of the self? Does it entail a plausible account of the self?
Are there better alternatives for satisfying it?
Glory it is! Write a focused, argumentative essay in response to ONE of these prompts. Make reference to the reading in your essay. 1 ) Let’s assume humans need glory, and that war satisfies that need. Are there better alternatives for satisfying it?
How does colonial American philosophy mean for identity to be constructed?
How does colonial American philosophy mean for identity to be constructed? How in your opinion does this contribute to there being contradictory expectations about identity for certain American communities? Then, how does American Transcendentalism mean for identity to be constructed? How in your opinion is this supposed to be a response to colonial American philosophy […]
Do you believe she willingly involved herself in the activities of her captors or was she truly a victim?
Download Ayer, Freedom and Necessity.pdf. How can Hearst’s case be used to illustrate the connection between moral responsibility and freedom? Should she not have been held accountable for her participation in the bank robbery? Are there any specific details outlined in the articles which reduce the credibility of Hearst’s defense? Do you believe she willingly […]
Where should climate change action begin, what should we do to mitigate and adapt to climate change?
Assignment/Paper Artificial Intelligence: Do the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the risks? Minimum Wage: Should the minimum wage be raised? Student Debt Forgiveness: Should the federal government forgive student loan debt? Religion and Science: Are religion and science compatible or are they opposite one another? Mental Health: Does society’s view of mental health issues prevent […]
