Discipline: Philosophy

I would like you to write a philosophically argumentative final paper on a topic of your choosing.I would like you to write a philosophically argumentative final paper on a topic of your choosing.

When writing a philosophy paper, it is very important to focus on clarity and concision. Clearly express your thesis statement (the position you will be arguing for) and say no more and no less than you need to say. Naturally, grammatically correct and syntactically felicitous prose is necessary for the overall clarity of your paper. […]

What, according to Kant, is the legitimate domain of our knowledge claims? (See description for the complete question)What, according to Kant, is the legitimate domain of our knowledge claims? (See description for the complete question)

Essay Question: In the A Preface, Kant is largely concerned with setting the context for and presenting the central argument of the critique of Pure Reason. For example, Kant lays out the object of critique: Yet by this [critique of pure reason] I do not understand a critique of books and systems, but a critique […]

According to Harding, what is standpoint epistemology? How does standpoint epistemology lead to the maximizing of objectivity? Do you agree with Harding? Why or why not?According to Harding, what is standpoint epistemology? How does standpoint epistemology lead to the maximizing of objectivity? Do you agree with Harding? Why or why not?

Instructions: You will write a 900-word final paper on one of the topics listed below. Your paper should be structured around 4 major sections. 1) Explication of the topic Here you will provide a faithful and charitable account of the author(s) in question. Explain their view(s) on the issue, explain the problem they are addressing, […]

Find a relevant topic in the discussion on human nature that you are interested in exploring. It can be a podcast, video, academic article, book, ect. However, your source material must be a credible and serious authority on the issue.Find a relevant topic in the discussion on human nature that you are interested in exploring. It can be a podcast, video, academic article, book, ect. However, your source material must be a credible and serious authority on the issue.

This mini research paper is intended for you to independently explore a topic on humannature that you find interesting or meaningful. It can be a topic we covered in class thatyou’d like to investigate further, or it can be a topic that we did not cover but you areinterested in exploring. Find a relevant topic […]

Paths to Virtue: Newman, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas Dialogue on the Ethical LifePaths to Virtue: Newman, Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas Dialogue on the Ethical Life

My assignment is for my class Philosophy and the Ethical Life. It’s a term paper. Here are the instructions: Write a 1700-word dialogue between plato, aristotle, and newman. (you can include thomas aquinas if you like; he’s almost entirely on newman’s side.) the topic of dialogue is the relationship between philosphy and the ethical life. […]

Romance, AI, and Finding Connection in the 21st Century” presentation discussionRomance, AI, and Finding Connection in the 21st Century” presentation discussion

First off, before proceeding any further, be sure you have read the excerpt from Brian Christian’s The Most Human Human, which I linked to in the previous Canvas item in this module. BEFORE you watch my final presentation in the course (“Romance, Artificial intelligence, and finding connection in the 21st century”) you will need to […]

Exploring the ‘Ways of Knowing’: Rilke’s Poetics Through the Lens of the Six SensesExploring the ‘Ways of Knowing’: Rilke’s Poetics Through the Lens of the Six Senses

The purpose of the course paper is to provide you an opportunity to delve deeply into our core theme of ways of knowing. As we’ve seen, each author and each poet we’ve spent time with approaches the world in a singular manner. Each has a unique way of knowing whose contours we’ve been steadily teasing […]

Comparing Traditions Writing Assignment #2: (Theravada,) Chinese Traditions, and Japanese TraditionsComparing Traditions Writing Assignment #2: (Theravada,) Chinese Traditions, and Japanese Traditions

In this writing assignment, you will compare, contrast, and make connections between and among Chinese and Japanese traditions. You may optionally include Theravada traditions in Southeast Asia. You need only cite materials from the course–no outside research is permitted. Please cite your sources following a standard academic style (Chicago, MLA, or APA); if bibliographic information […]

Locke and the Paradox of Liberty: Reconciling Individual Freedom with Collective AuthorityLocke and the Paradox of Liberty: Reconciling Individual Freedom with Collective Authority

Please write a 15-page, MLA format philosophical paper with the Following thesis: Locke and the Paradox of Liberty: Reconciling Individual Freedom with Collective AuthorityUse quotations throughout the essay to support the main points and cite in text MLA style.I have curated a precise outline for the paper and will provide a link to the Text […]

Do you think the model of the prisoner’s dilemma is applicable in the framework of care described by Baier? If yes, make an example to illustrate your point. If not, explain why.Do you think the model of the prisoner’s dilemma is applicable in the framework of care described by Baier? If yes, make an example to illustrate your point. If not, explain why.

This assignment is meant to assess your critical understanding of the contents of the class, your capacity to reflect autonomously on them, and your capacity to formulate and defend a philosophical thesis in a written text. How? In a philosophy paper, you are expected to propose and defend a thesis (a major claim), offering good […]