Reid wrote that, It is absurd to conceive that there can be any opposition between reason and common sense. Compare this to the relevant views of one of the following authors: Stanley Rosen, Karl Popper, Marcus G. Singer, or Antonio Gramsci. Use The Philosophy and Common Sense Reader.
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For this chapter’s homework, compose a three paragraph long essay in which you defend one of the following three theories against its competitors: Virtue Ethics, Deontology, or Utilitarianism. Paragraph one: briefly summarize the theory you chose, and g
For this chapter’s homework, compose a three paragraph long essay in which you defend one of the following three theories against its competitors: Virtue Ethics, Deontology, or Utilitarianism. Paragraph one: briefly summarize the theory you chose, and give an example that helps illustrate one of the key features of the theory. Paragraph two: provide arguments […]
Philosophy
Explain and evaluate Kierkegaards view that only subjective thinking can know the truth about God, and Tillichs view that God cannot be proved but only experienced as ones ultimate concern.Explicate and evaluate the feminist claim that traditional religious concepts of God are sexist.Describe some of the central claims of Hinduism and Buddhism and how these […]
Schools of Buddhism
Select a philosopher or school of philosophyAPPROXIMATELY 1 page: Summarize the contribution of this philosopher and the importance to the study of philosophyAPPROXIMATELY 1 page: Discuss pros and cons, including major criticisms, critiquesAPPROXIMATELY 1 page: Discuss what has been learned in philosophy since this contribution startedEnd with conclusions and what you learned from doing the […]
Business Ethics
Philosophical Ethical Theories: Use Utilitarianism as the main Ethical theory Environmental Ethical Theories:You can use these theories how you please, doesn’t need to be all of them. Here mainly for ideas. ConservationismNon-anthropocentrismBiocentric EthicsHolismThe Land EthicDeep EcologyEcofeminism
Abortion Wrong or Right?
Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete, thoughtful answer is more important than word count. What is the conservative argument against abortion? What is the liberal argument for a woman’s right to an abortion? Why is personhood such an […]
Philosophy Questions
Essay Questions (Choose one essays)1. How does the Logic of Aristotle undermine the kind of Relativism taught by the Sophists? 2. Please explain Plato theory of the reality of intelligible Forms. Why or why not are the Forms helpful for understanding life and reality? 3. What sort of defense could you mount against the attacks […]
Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill
Immanuel Kant argues that autonomy, or the ability to self-govern or self-determine oneself, is the basis for morality and justice. In your paper, describe how Kant understands autonomy and why it is necessary for his concept of morality, personal responsibility, and justice. Next, explain how John Stuart Mill provides a philosophy, based on utility, that […]
Any topic (writer’s choice)
Imagine someone subscribes to a conspiracy theory that it is not safe to vaccinate children. Does that person make some kind of epistemic and moral error in holding that belief? Aim to work out your own ideas by responding to one argument in each of the two readings you select. Be sure to consider and […]
Rousseau social contract
reflect upon the social contract. Outline in detail how Rousseau describes the state of nature and what must be transformed in order for the social contract to come into being. What does his account of the state of nature show about Rousseau’s beliefs about human nature? What do people gain and lose by entering into […]