Epistemology: Empiricism- Locke, Berkeley, and Hume Detailed essay instructions and outline (must use) are attached. Only reference the authors'(Locke, Berkley, Hume) writings, the assigned textbook if possible (9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th edition is fine), and/or classroom presentations (word .doc files attached). As noted in the essay instructions, this is not a research assignment. It […]
Explain the difference between the person who lives in “infinite resignation” and the “knight of faith.” How does Kierkegaard apply this distinction to the case of Abraham?
PHIL-2255: Mid-Term Paper Topics and Guidelines Choose one of the two topics below and respond to all of the associated topic questions in formal academic writing. Use 1” margins on all sides, double-spaced pages, and 12-font. Use the MLA citation style. The paper should exactly five full pages times new roman size 12 font double-spaced […]
Identify philosophical questions and concepts that were addressed in the film and support your assertions with direct examples.
Final reflection – Blade Runner (1982) Identify philosophical questions and concepts that were addressed in the film and support your assertions with direct examples. Reflect on how the film’s approach to these questions relates to the ones we covered throughout the course. Philosophers allowed are: Plato, Immanuel Kant, siddhartha buddha, Nelson Mandela, Daniel Dennett. From […]
Briefly summarize the news article in 1-2 sentences and identify the theorist/theory and 2 concepts you will be applying in the paper
Sociological Theory Introduction Clearly tell where paper is going—briefly summarize the news article in 1-2 sentences and identify the theorist/theory and 2 concepts you will be applying in the paper (state that you thought those would be a good fit to the topic, etc.) Theorist’s/Theory’s Overall Model Show that you understand the overall model/orientation of […]
What rights do animals have? How are their rights (if any) similar or different from humans?
Discussion 14 Philosophy of Ethics Different views on the basis of dignity are included below: Descartes and Aquinas believe that it is the capacity to reason and make free choices. Kant believes that it is simply the ability to make free choices. Bentham believes that it is the ability to feel pain. Regan believes it […]
Write a 3-sentence template of your argument, in the following the format below.
Phase I This is an argumentative essay In this phase, you are to complete 2 tasks: 1)Write the Introduction (Section I-see essay outline below) 2)You are to write a 3-sentence template of your argument, in the following format: I say_________, because___________________.(This corresponds to II.A below) One might object that______, because_______. (This corresponds to II.B below) […]
In your essay paper, use this reading as an argument if the others don’t work well.
Essay Assignment Article Link: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=nlebk&AN=88038&site=ehost-live&custid=ircc&ebv=EK&ppid=Page-__-81 Article Link: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=a9h&AN=7314303&site=ehost-live&custid=ircc You can also use this reading as an argument if the others don’t work well. The Originals: Classic Readings in Western Philosophy, Only pages 262-272. Can not cite sources from outside of our reading material. Pick one of the following articles.
Do you agree with the statement below – why or why not? If you agree with it, be sure to give at least one example to support your views, and, if you disagree with it, give at least one example to support your views.
Ethics Critical thinking Pages 253-254 of our text Ethical Choices describes two different perspectives: the justice perspective and the care perspective. Using Ethical Choices, explain these two different perspectives in your own words. Last, our text says that according to Carol Gilligan, men tend to focus more on the justice perspective while women focus more […]
Write at least five full pages discussing what critical thinking skills and concepts you think are the most important for living together in a democratic society.
The value of truth in a democratic society. For this paper, write at least five full pages discussing what critical thinking skills and concepts you think are the most important for living together in a democratic society. Specifically your paper should do the following: Identify several (7-10) critical thinking skills and concepts that you’ve learned […]
Reflect on Stoicism a bit. Describe a situation in your life (or your past, or the life of someone close to you) in which you’ve been trying to control circumstances or people that you really don’t have control over, and wish you hadn’t knocked yourself out trying to control it all.
PHIL1301 journal response When you answer, write a serious paragraph or two in response. If your answer is only a few lines or sentences, you’re not thinking deeply enough. Include at least ONE properly cited source to help strengthen your answer. Use the TRAAP guidelines here to test the appropriateness of your source(s). Be sure […]