Week 13 Homework- Transhumanism PART A- REACTION QUESTIONS Frankenstein initially reads like science fiction, though is more and more becoming a reality as we deal with intelligent machines in our everyday life. What sort of operations can a machine perform that make it indistinguishable from a human? Why would a machine never seem intelligent? What […]
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Analyze and discuss the key principles of Socratic philosophy that underlie this position.
Socrates In Plato’s Apology and Crito, Socrates argues for the importance of obeying the law and accepting the decisions of the state, even when they seem unjust. How does Socrates justify his decision to accept his death sentence, and how does this relate to his overall view of the role of the individual in relation […]
What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom-Do you know anyone that is intelligent but not wise?
Question Answer 3 of the following five questions. Each answer should be a minimum of 300 words. What is Kant’s definition of Enlightenment? According to Kant, why is it difficult for most people to achieve? Do you agree with Kant? Do all people have a moral duty to think for themselves? Why or why not?give […]
How did Plato’s view affect Augustine’s later religious view of marriage?
Socratic Project as described in the Apology. Socrates is pursuing the truth about the Good life. The Oracle said he is the wisest person. Be able to explain why Socrates did not accept this statement. Know the process of elenchus and the 5 steps. Why is it significant that Socrates finds the contradiction in someone’s […]
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 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 […]
Do you think Plato is radical or conservative in his views on women?
Choose any 1 of the topics below : 1. Thrasymachus maintains that justice is whatever is in the interest of the stronger, that is, those in power determine what is right and wrong according to what they perceive to be to their advantage. Socrates gets Thrasymachus to agree that ruling is an art, and that, […]
what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk?
Socrates warned the city that most citizens are at risking of sleepwalking through life. What does this mean? In what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk?
How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
The Conflicted Truth What philosophical meaning does ‘truth’ have for Nietzsche? How does this compare to Descartes’ understanding, and/or that of Socrates?
Does everyone have the right to kill themselves-Is there a correct way to die and how do we know it?
Formal analysis paper Answer the following prompt with a Formal Analysis: From Socrates to Kubler-Ross, Utilitarianism to Virtue Ethics, we have considered a number of themes throughout our semester. In the context of “Ethics of Living and Dying”, these topics are applied to the medical field. Many of the relevant questions that can be asked […]
