Introduction to modern philosophy Descartes argues that the idea of God is innate. Locke disagrees. Explain both philosophers positions, and then offer your own position in light of their views. Respond with 250 words https://iep.utm.edu/locke/#H2
Read any one of the following provided four articles. Then write what is the author’s main argument? How does he support his main argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)?
Reflection Paper Topics Your assignment is to read any ONE of the following four articles: Roads to Serfdom The Frivolity of Evil How and How Not to Love Mankind What We Have to Lose Then, FOR THE ARTICLE YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE ON, you will type a 1000-1500 word response in which you address EACH […]
Compare two of the following philosophers or philosophical schools and say why one is better than the other.
Application Essay Compare two of the following philosophers or philosophical schools and say why one is better than the other. Remember to use the definition of the Highest Good both in its general form and in each of the answers. In a well-developed, organized, and thoughtful essay answer the questions. Suppose that you had only […]
Reflect back to the contents of Chapter 2 section 2.7, “Moral Principles” (pp. 63-64). Share a story from your own life in which one of those moral principles was tested.
ASSIGNMENT Initial Post: Reflect back to the contents of Chapter 2 section 2.7, “Moral Principles” (pp. 63-64). Share a story from your own life in which one of those moral principles was tested. It might be an autobiographical story, or one which you have observed. In your post, reflect on these questions: What moral principle […]
Share your Module 3 SmartArt to help your peers visualize your decision-making process. Comment on your SmartArt: where was it helpful, and where was it limiting?
DISCUSSION Write a discussion post in which you answer the following questions in relation to the case study: What kind of dilemma was this? What did you decide to do? Share your Module 3 SmartArt to help your peers visualize your decision-making process. Comment on your SmartArt: where was it helpful, and where was it […]
Analyze the student’s learning experience in the course, discuss the value of what has been learned for the student’s own live and/or interaction with others, and demonstrate an enhancement of the student’s appreciation of the value of philosophy.
Final Paper The paper must reflect on what was learned about: What is Life like after death?, What was life like before birth? and What is life? The paper must analyze the student’s learning experience in the course, discuss the value of what has been learned for the student’s own live and/or interaction with others, […]
What kind of conversation would Machiavelli have with one of the philosophers we studied previously (Plato, Xenophon, Augustine, Al-Kindi)?
Machiavelli 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?
How does the era of the Middle Ages (app. 400-1400 CE) reflect the Culture Epoch Theory in which society goes from chaos to adjustment to balance?
The Culture Epoch Theory Reflection How does the era of the Middle Ages (app. 400-1400 CE) reflect the Culture Epoch Theory in which society goes from chaos to adjustment to balance? Give 3 specific examples of art, architecture, literature, and/or sculpture for each era starting with the Chaos that ensues after the fall of Rome […]
Chose to focus on and, perhaps, argue for the Millian view, the Fregean view or the Russellian view; but ideally, whichever you choose to focus on, you should use the other views to compare, contrast and examine.
Explain what the meaning of a name is. Justify your view as fully as you can. You should take it as a presumption of the essay that names are expressions in language whose role is to pick out a unique individual. Chose to focus on and, perhaps, argue for the Millian view, the Fregean view […]
Write a critical dialogue defending one of your opinion paper answers against the ruthless attacks of the philosophers.
Critical Dialogue The Goal: You will be defending one of your Opinion Paper answers against the ruthless attacks of the philosophers and their ideas you have covered in class and the original opinion paper question below. The Format: Choose either a 5-6 page essay (worth up to 10 points) or an 8-9 page essay (worth […]