What are our responsibilities toward non-human animals? Do non-humans have rights? Should we eat them? Only in certain circumstances? Why or why not? State your view in a clearly stated thesis and argue for this position throughout the essay. Be sure to engage counterarguments. Make reference to the utilitarian theory of Singer in “All Animals […]
Discipline: Philosophy
Write a 2-page reaction paper reflecting on the following question: What does Nietzsche mean when he says “God is dead?” Why importance could that potentially have in the field of ethics?Write a 2-page reaction paper reflecting on the following question: What does Nietzsche mean when he says “God is dead?” Why importance could that potentially have in the field of ethics?
Write a 2-page reaction paper reflecting on the following question: What does Nietzsche mean when he says “God is dead?” Why importance could that potentially have in the field of ethics? Papers should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman
Explain Aquinas’s reasons as given in Basic Issues, Topic 1.5.2, paragraphs 1-5, pg 40-41. (70 points)Explain Aquinas’s reasons as given in Basic Issues, Topic 1.5.2, paragraphs 1-5, pg 40-41. (70 points)
Write a short essay on the following topic. The essay must be submitted to mêskanâs by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 22nd. The essay has a maximum length of 1250 words (+/- 10% of the word count is OK). Late essays will lose 5% per day (not per class); exceptions require permission. Email submissions will not be accepted unless prior […]
descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this? What sorts of thing(s) might we know beyond all possible doubt? What sort of thing(s) might we know despite having doubts? Explain.descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this? What sorts of thing(s) might we know beyond all possible doubt? What sort of thing(s) might we know despite having doubts? Explain.
Topic: Descartes thinks that only propositions that are beyond all doubt can be considered knowledge. Do you agree with this? What sorts of thing(s) might we know beyond all possible doubt? What sort of thing(s) might we know despite having doubts? Explain. Thesis: Descartes’ views on knowledge is valid for certain areas like mathematics, but empirical research […]
Writing 2 separate 2 page papers about each given topic in the instructions given to create a 4 page paperWriting 2 separate 2 page papers about each given topic in the instructions given to create a 4 page paper
Explain what Marx is arguing and the reasons he gives for his position. Can something from your personal experience provide evidence for his argument? Can something from the news? (You may use an external source for this promt, if you’re drawing from the news.) Using Marx “Wage Labor and Capital” Pick one theme in Kafka’s […]
against judicial (the magistrate’s) interference in religious life in your paper, do you believe a principle against theocracy and one for ecclesiastic liberty has been secured by Locke based on his arguments?against judicial (the magistrate’s) interference in religious life in your paper, do you believe a principle against theocracy and one for ecclesiastic liberty has been secured by Locke based on his arguments?
Locke writes: “Things different in their own nature, once brought into the church and worship of God, are removed out of the reach of the magistrates’ jurisdiction, because when used in a religious context, they have no connection at all with civil affairs. The only business of the church is salvation of souls, and it […]
Philosophy of science: What is the difference between science and pseudoscience? Discuss criticallyPhilosophy of science: What is the difference between science and pseudoscience? Discuss critically
“What is the difference between science and pseudoscience? Discuss critically.” You have to go straight to the point without introduction or conclusion. Just directly do two paragraphs of 560 words each in which you include: Difference of science and pseudoscience arising from the theory of falsifiability. Difference of science and pseudoscience stemming from induction and […]
philosophyCan the unjust and powerful man really get away, and be happier with, his injustice? (i.e., especially Thrasymachus’s view in Book 1 and the “Ring of Gyges”philosophyCan the unjust and powerful man really get away, and be happier with, his injustice? (i.e., especially Thrasymachus’s view in Book 1 and the “Ring of Gyges”
E1. Exploratory Speech Project with Overhead Presentation (10 minutes): Here you will develop your own in-depth knowledge of an historically important and influential philosopher or issue. For this project you will be assigned to do one of the following: an Exploratory Speech or an Exploratory Debate Presentation. Choices are limited by a lottery in class. […]
Evaluating whether Chat GPT has a mind according to some philosophical theories.Evaluating whether Chat GPT has a mind according to some philosophical theories.
Log into any AI chatbot and enter the following question: “Do you have a mind?” Evaluate ChatGPT’s answer using the theories that follow 1. Cartesian Dualism 2. Identity Theory 3. Functionalism 4. Your own view In other words, you’re going to be arguing that ChatGPT is either correct or incorrect about whether it has a […]
How has the role of the artist changed throughout history? and related to MesoAmerican artHow has the role of the artist changed throughout history? and related to MesoAmerican art
How has the role of the artist changed throughout history? For this prompt you must dive deep into a civilization in order to explain what sort of societal or metaphysical role the artist played. Discusse what is culturally conditioned and what is not about the artist. Please do not just tell the story of how […]