Instructions Right. The knee-jerk reaction is the way of society, right now, eh? “In my opinion…” Have you learned to consider, to look deeper into things, to research — to do some philosophy?? […]
Discipline: Philosophy
Philosophy Research Paper: Situations in which lawyers and physicians may wish to withhold their servicesPhilosophy Research Paper: Situations in which lawyers and physicians may wish to withhold their services
Critically compare situations in which lawyers and physicians may wish to withhold their services. Do you believe that physicians and lawyers are professionally and morally obligated to provide their services to those in need? In what way are these professions/professionals similar and different in this regard? Research your topic in the broader philosophical literature, and […]
Critically evaluate Singer’s argument for the claim that we have a duty to contribute to famine relief.Critically evaluate Singer’s argument for the claim that we have a duty to contribute to famine relief.
Critically evaluate Singer’s argument for the claim that we have a duty to contribute to famine relief. Singer, a utilitarian, argues that we ought to do that which maximizes happiness and reduces suffering. Kant has a much different concept of our duty to others, as expressed in the Categorical Imperative. Whose concept of duty is […]
Analyzing Euler’s Refutation of the Particle Theory of Light…Patterns of EpistemologyAnalyzing Euler’s Refutation of the Particle Theory of Light…Patterns of Epistemology
In Leonhard Euler’s Letters to a German Princess, the Swiss mathematician and scientist Leonhard Euler gives several arguments against the particle (“emanation”) theory of light: exhaustion, collision, transparency, etc. Pick just one of these arguments, and in your own words (not simply quoting Euler) explain how the argument goes. In particular, explain how his argument fits into […]
Are we justified in incarcerating the mentally ill before they have done anything wrong? Is your reasoning deontological or utilitarian?Are we justified in incarcerating the mentally ill before they have done anything wrong? Is your reasoning deontological or utilitarian?
Answer the following question in a short essay of 500 – 600 words. The ideal paper will clearly and accurately state the view of the philosophers in question, and state your own opinion of these views. Informal footnotes, if you use any, will be enough. Are we justified in incarcerating the mentally ill before they […]
Identifying the Ethical Question and Using a Theory to Justify A Course of ActionIdentifying the Ethical Question and Using a Theory to Justify A Course of Action
Instructions: Consider the case below. Then, in about one page do three things: 1) Clearly state the ethical question that you think arises in the case; 2) Propose an ethically reasonable course of action; 3) Using some ethical theory (or value-based set of ethical tools) that we’ve studied this semester, justify the course of action that […]
Navigating the Labyrinth of History: Nietzsche’s Call to Action in ‘On the Uses and Disadvantages of History for LifeNavigating the Labyrinth of History: Nietzsche’s Call to Action in ‘On the Uses and Disadvantages of History for Life
The best essay will proceed through a close reading of the source text and offer a careful and critical interpretation of the main conclusions and inferences of that analysis. A good critical interpretation is not necessarily one that finds fault with the original text but is always one that makes that text clearer and more […]
Consequence argument for Incompatibilism and classical compatibilist response to the argumentConsequence argument for Incompatibilism and classical compatibilist response to the argument
Your paper should have three parts. (1) Explain the Consequence Argument for incompatiblism, then(2) explain the classical compatiblist response to the argument, and (3) evaluate this response. The evaluation section of your paper should not merely consist in saying you agree or disagree with anargument or position, nor should it consist merely in repeating things the author […]
Hobbes vs. Locke: The State of Nature and the Social Contract in Western Political PhilosophyHobbes vs. Locke: The State of Nature and the Social Contract in Western Political Philosophy
The detailed instructions are within the attached documents. Topic: “Hobbes vs. Locke: The State of Nature and the Social Contract in Western PoliticalPhilosophy – minimum of 28-30 intext citations (minimum quotes)– minimum 6 peer-reviewed academic articles need to be used
Watch one of the following episodes of Black Mirror on Netflix and analyze it philosophicallyWatch one of the following episodes of Black Mirror on Netflix and analyze it philosophically
Watch one of the following episodes of Black Mirror on Netflix and analyze it philosophically. Write a short paper, responding to the questions below. Please don’t retell the plot. I’m looking for a thoughtful, philosophical response to the episode you watched. “Fifteen Million Merits” (Season 1, episode 2) “The Entire History of You” (Season 1, episode 3) […]