Assignment How does historical reflection on human relations to the natural world help our understanding of our current situation? You should find ways to make connections between the reading and the question. One way to do this is to draw out something the author says that you can then use a point of departure for […]
Write an argumentative essay that will about comparing and contrasting Oakshott and Skinner’s views on Thomas Hobbes.
Hobbes study What is the appropriate context to study Hobbes? Answer with reference to Oakshott’s arguments Write an argumentative essay that will about comparing and contrasting Oakshott and Skinner’s views on Thomas Hobbes.
Pick one of the main arguments of the piece, one of the main ideas that the writer is trying to convince you is correct; summarize that argument.
Philosophical argumentative essay from the paper "The Racial Contract" by CHARLES W. MILLS Pick one of the main arguments of the piece, one of the main ideas that the writer is trying to convince you is correct; summarize that argument; then express whether you agree or disagree with it, and give at least one reason […]
What is Plato’s underlying attitude towards the body in this dialogue as you see it? What essentially is the human being for Plato as you can gather from this dialogue?
ASSIGNMENT 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 […]
Explain what is Nagel’s characterization of consciousness? How does Nagel relate consciousness to points of view?
Thomas Nagel, Bats, and Subjectivity Critique of philosopher Thomas Nagel’s paper, “What Is It Like To Be A Bat?” use this paper as a source. Absolute minimum of 2000 words and be sure to answer all questions in the following prompt: Thomas Nagel argues that there is something especially difficult in characterizing and explaining consciousness. […]
After viewing the overall video, which rhetorical appeal—ethos, pathos, or logos—is the appeal used best by Lin? Explain how Lin references that appeal throughout the video.
ASSIGNMENT Watch the following Ted-Ed video Self-Driving Cars by Patrick Lin (2015) and answer the following questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIoDYVfKA0Links to an external site. 1.) At 1:19, Lin claims there’s a difference between an instinctual reaction and a conscious decision, and programmers of self-driving cars have a dilemma: they must choose what a self-driving car does when […]
Write a philosophy essay discussing on the assigned topic (Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows.)
Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows Write a philosophy essay discussing on the assigned topic (Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows.) Michel de Montaigne 3 quotes per paragraph at least
What is the role of propaganda in the city that Plato ends up presenting to us? Explain the distinction the true lie and the lie in words.
ASSIGNMENT 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 […]
What purpose does human life have, if any, that is not to be found in the life of a cow or an insect? What is the purpose of your life?
Philosophical Questions Opening Questions Is there anything you would willingly die for? What? If you had only a few minutes to live, what would you do with them? What if you had only a few days? Twenty years? A famous philosopher once said that human life is no more significant than the life of a […]
Do basic research on the different kinds of pedagogies and then write a paper that argues for which pedagogy is most effective and why.
Argumentative Paper on Pedagogy 2500 words MLA Format Write an argumentative paper on Education Pedagogy. Have at least two different pedagogical styles and then present both and argue in favor of one. Remember, strong argumentative papers take the oppositional position as seriously and meaningfully as your favorable position. Present both sides with thorough and careful […]