Discussion 5 Does Greek philosophy, e.g., Plato and Aristotle, really develop Christianity in the way Aquinas and Augustine seem to think? What are your thoughts on the synthesis of Christianity and Greek philosophy?
Discipline: Philosophy
A short reflection based on a scenario called “A Question About Lying” based on the philosopher Immanuel Kant famously argued that lying is always wrong.A short reflection based on a scenario called “A Question About Lying” based on the philosopher Immanuel Kant famously argued that lying is always wrong.
Immanual Kant famously argued that lying is always wrong. After reading his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Benjamin Constant challenged Kant’s argument. Although he understood the tests of the Categorical Imperative, such as Humanity and Universalism, and how they would ground this claim, there was something that seemed not right about it. It’s an […]
Topic 2: Challenging Singer’s Animal Ethics: A Critique of Utilitarianism in Animal WelfareTopic 2: Challenging Singer’s Animal Ethics: A Critique of Utilitarianism in Animal Welfare
Summarize Singer’s key points advocating for animal liberation and the reduction of animal suffering. Discuss the principle of equal consideration of interests and the implications for our treatment of animals. • Give your argument for why Singer’s view is problematic. (Don’t just say something like “it is impractical, and human beings won’t stop eating […]
give a brief overview of Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory. Then, using the modern-day issue of internet anonymitygive a brief overview of Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory. Then, using the modern-day issue of internet anonymity
In this paper you will (1) introduce your topic and (2) give a brief overview of Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory. Then, using the modern-day issue of internet anonymity, you will (3) explain why some authors argue that internet anonymity proves Plato is right and it must be eliminated. Next, you will (4) explain why […]
case study: Your task will be to explain how all those issues apply or not to that particular real-life scenario, demonstrating thus clear and systematic (not partial) knowledge of the chaptercase study: Your task will be to explain how all those issues apply or not to that particular real-life scenario, demonstrating thus clear and systematic (not partial) knowledge of the chapter
For these papers, you will be ahead of time provided with a real-life medical story that relates to the issues covered in one chapter we discussed in class. Your task will be to explain how all those issues apply or not to that particular real-life scenario, demonstrating thus clear and systematic (not partial) knowledge of […]
Descartes’ Rationalism and Hume’s Empiricism are two foundational conceptions of the ways in which knowledge is, or can be, obtained. Which of the two is more defensible, and why?Descartes’ Rationalism and Hume’s Empiricism are two foundational conceptions of the ways in which knowledge is, or can be, obtained. Which of the two is more defensible, and why?
I’m not the best writer so don’t be too fancy with your word choice, it has to include intext citations with the following book: https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/classicreadings/chapter/david-hume-on-empiricism/. It also includes Descarte’s work, if you can’t access it that’s ok just write the quote you used and type “(citation here) and I can do it myself. Here’s the full […]
Philosophy and FIlm: Analyzing the movie the Devil Wears Prada and Thorstein Veblen Theory of the Leisure Class – Economic Study of Institutions Ch. 7: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary CulturePhilosophy and FIlm: Analyzing the movie the Devil Wears Prada and Thorstein Veblen Theory of the Leisure Class – Economic Study of Institutions Ch. 7: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
ONLY. USE. Thorstein Veblen Theory of the Leisure Class – Economic Study of Institutions Ch. 7: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture AND THE MOVIE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. YOU HAVE TO: Identify and explain four (4) elements of your choice from the reading assignments. • Analyze the film from the point of view […]
On what grounds does Ian Maitland argue that international sweat-shops are not unethicalOn what grounds does Ian Maitland argue that international sweat-shops are not unethical
Length: 1,500–2,000 words, not including your references list On what grounds does Ian Maitland argue that international sweat-shops are not unethical? Critically evaluate Maitland’s argument. In your view, would a “good” business leader endorse international sweat-shop conditions? Convince your reader as to how a good business leader should act in this matter.
the reasons you believe ancient Greek philosophers detached themselves from polytheismthe reasons you believe ancient Greek philosophers detached themselves from polytheism
Write an essay in which to discuss in your own words the reasons you believe ancient Greek philosophers detached themselves from polytheism (see Eliade’s descriPtion of ancient Greek religion: Eliade) Hint: if you compare what the regular population of Ancient Greece believed (as described by Eliade) and what the ancients Greek philosophers thought about the same matters, […]
Descartes cogito argument and Augustine’s view of the self and the self-affirming nature of first-personal thinkingDescartes cogito argument and Augustine’s view of the self and the self-affirming nature of first-personal thinking
Assignment: You are asked to (1) pick a topic from the list of questions below, (2) write a philosophical essay in which you critically evaluate argument(s) related to the topic, and (3) develop your own argument or counterargument coming to some conclusion in answer to the question you are considering. As you raise objections to a […]