What philosophers did the arguments in the book remind you of?

The Subtle Art How did the book agree with and disagree with the conversations we had in PHI-101? What philosophers did the arguments in the book remind you of? How do your experiences align/contrast to the author’s? What were the strongest/weakest arguments in the book? What did you agree and disagree with? What stories/advice impacted […]

Discuss what empirical evidence is there for the psychological claims about human psychology that are made by philosophers?

In each of the following questions a topic that has been explored philosophically is paired with articles that ask the question: what empirical evidence is there for the psychological claims about human psychology that are made by philosophers? Here is the list I want you to discuss: 1 Character and Situationism 2 Egoism and Altruism […]

Discuss Using at least four of the philosophers studied in this course (Plato, Hesiod, Homer, The Sophists, Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Marx, Heidegger, Nietzsche, Locke, Berkeley, Hume) write a 3-5 page essay either supporting or rejecting the following statement: Nobody can have the consolations of religion or philosophy unless he has first experienced their desolations.

Using at least four of the philosophers studied in this course (Plato, Hesiod, Homer, The Sophists, Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Marx, Heidegger, Nietzsche, Locke, Berkeley, Hume) write a 3-5 page essay either supporting or rejecting the following statement: Nobody can have the consolations of religion or philosophy unless he has first experienced their […]

Compare and contrast of the state of nature, as discussed by Hobbes and Locke.consider how each defines the state of nature and how each develops a notion of social contract to reach a resolution.

A comparison and contrast of the state of nature, as discussed by Hobbes and Locke. In looking at these two philosophers, please consider how each defines the state of nature and how each develops a notion of social contract to reach a resolution. Please look also at how the ideas from these philosophers are seen […]

Demonstrate the similarities and dissimilarities of each thinker and the points on which they agree or disagree

This essay will be (5-6 pgs.) and you will compare the theoretical perspectives of two Africana philosophers. You will establish the argument of both thinkers and assess the central questions and problems that both thinkers address. Your essay will clearly articulate what you think is the thesis of each essay. Demonstrate the similarities and dissimilarities […]

Identify who is the decision-maker(s) in the scenario and who is impacted by the decision being made.Discuss.

Drop Box Essay 1 Choose ONE of the ethical dilemmas below and provide a THOUGHTFUL and COMPREHENSIVE essay response that addresses EACH of questions at the end of the scenario. Your response should include an analysis of the situation incorporating the following considerations: Identify and express the ethical dilemma represented by the scenario. Identify who […]

Challenged by the current event/piece of culture, explain how it is challenged and how this challenge can contribute to the construction of an anti-racist gaze.

Essay 1 Prompt: Choose one of the following philosophers: Vitoria, Bernier, Voltaire, Jefferson, Kant , Blumenbach, Hegel, Gobineau, Darwin, or Galton. Show how your chosen philosopher has contributed to at least one of the elements of what Cornel West calls the normative gaze of white supremacy (this will entail explaining what West means by this […]

Why do many ethicists and philosophers reject both individual moral relativism and cultural moral relativism?

In this discussion, you will converse about individual and cultural moral relativism, along with the objections to each. The purpose of this discussion is to practice thinking about ethics and philosophy. Use information from assigned texts from this Module to answer these discussion questions. Why do many ethicists and philosophers reject both individual moral relativism […]

Write a few paragraphs (see Additional Information) on your understanding of each of the learning objectives given in the telecourse guide

Read the lesson in the telecourse guide. 5. Write a few paragraphs (see Additional Information) on your understanding of each of the learning objectives given in the telecourse guide. For example, on p.1 of your telecourse guide the first learning objective is, “ the distinction philosophers draw between the examined life and the unexamined life.” […]