Instructions: This essay should be a philosophy-type essay. The only source for this essay should be David Humes An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. The essay should be at least three total pages. The topic is: Explain and evaluate Humes treatment of cause and effect. (What is causation? How do we know about it? etc.)
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Explain and evaluate Humes treatment of cause and effect. (What is causation? How do we know about it? etc.)
Socrates, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Tocqueville
Review each of the following quotations. For each quote, choose one foundational thinker we have read, whose theory you think speaks best to the themes raised by the quotation, and discuss why in 2-3 paragraphs. Students should consider a different foundational thinker for each quotation.: Thinkers: Socrates, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Tocqueville Be sure […]
Phl Unit 6
Read ch. 5 on Kant and watch Sandels Episode 6 (both halves), on Kants Groundwork. (Optional: watch Sandels Episode 7, Part One (first half of episode 7); it’s on lying, but we can skip this part of Kant). In your short essay, answer the following. Also, respond to a peer post. Explain how Kants moral […]
The Ontological Argument for Gods Existence
Explain, reconstruct, and evaluate The Ontological Argument for Gods Existence. Your paper should minimally discuss (a) the distinction between a prior and a posteriori propositions;(b) the distinction between existence and essence; and the criticism discussed in the class. Finally, you need to assess the theory by arguing either that the criticism of the theory is […]
reflective assessment of your learning
Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 13LessonIntroductionIn this session, you have been considering moral-ethical dilemmas you yourself faced or that you know of that you either resolved or failed to resolve, but hopefully learned from. You may never have given much thought to ethical theory nor what ethical premises/paradigms you have […]
Workplace Ethics
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-menu-science-the-subtle-ways-restaurant-get-you-to-spend-more/ Analyze the following questions associated with the above article and discuss them.o What ideals, effects, and consequences are at stake?o Have any moral rights been violated?o What would a Utilitarian recommend?o What would a Kantian recommend? Explain your rationale for each of your answers for your chosen article, with supporting evidence.
Working with Animals and Human Subjects
Read Chapters 3 and 4 of the Steneck text. Prepare 2-3 paragraphs total that answer the following questions: 1. What was the most interesting thing you learned from the reading assignment? 2. Answer the questions that accompany the short case studies linked to the introduction pages of each chapter.
Answering Questions
Answer the questions bellow. Answer each question separately. 1)Institutes of Oratory Book 1: Chapter 1 What is important in education? (What are some important points in educating the orator ?) 2) Guide for the Perplexed What are 5 reasons one cannot begin learning with metaphysical topics? How can you translate that to the classroom?
Philosophy
a six-part exercise comprised of the following sections:1. Ethical Question2. Introduction3. Position Statement4. Reasons in Support of Your Position5. Opposing Position Statement6. Reasons in Support of the Opposing Position 500 words, written in essay form, with six clearly labeled sections as indicated below, and include a title page and reference page. Part 1: Ethical Question […]
Epistemology
Explain and evaluate The Naturalistic View. In the process, consider discussing Feldmans distinction between a priori knowledge, armchair knowledge, and scientific knowledge. At the end of the day, what do you think about The Naturalistic View. Is it true? And if not true, does it contain a kernel of truth? no sources are needed