Write an argumentative essay to defend one main claim (your thesis), which can be stated in one simple sentence by completing the phrase “I will argue that…” Use evidence to support the claims you make in your essay. Evidence for your philosophy essay in this course will fall into one of the following three categories: […]
Discipline: Philosophy
What did Aquinas mean by ‘natural law’? What were the implications of his definition?What did Aquinas mean by ‘natural law’? What were the implications of his definition?
The Q above is what should be answered. The essay should be introduction, thesis with the argument and a personal opinion, conclusion. Those are references that should/ could be used. The essay should include footnotes, Harvard writing style. The 3000 include footnotes so please be careful with that. Thomas Aquinas, 2008. Political Writings. Edited and […]
critically engaging a work of secondary literature by a living Africana scholar/writer/thinker.critically engaging a work of secondary literature by a living Africana scholar/writer/thinker.
Critically engage a work of secondary literature (peer-reviewed journal article) by a living author who engages themes from our course. Find a text that is not on the syllabus. Concisely present the main points of the article, and then agree with, disagree with, or qualify the author’s argument. Your paper should include a strong thesis, […]
Regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and concludeRegarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and conclude
Essay #2: Regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and conclude A) what participants are legally liable; B) which parties are morally to blame and to what degree and, C) what things can be done to prevent such a catastrophe in the future? Label the parts of your essay 2A) […]
Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”.Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”.
Essay #1: Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”. In other words, you are the last person left on earth and can press a button connected to all nuclear bombs so as to destroy all life on earth, are you obliged Not to push […]
2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments? Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments? Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?
2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments? Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?
eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World. Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site.eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World. Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site.
eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World. Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site. link to video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RWOpQXTltA
Is the pious loved by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?Is the pious loved by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?
A Guide for Explicating a Philosophical Text Robert Burch © Purpose of the exercise: To encourage the student to read actively. In reading actively you will seek first of all to understand the text on its own terms and in its full and proper context. (Since this first requirement might plausibly entail reference to […]
Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believeIs it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe
Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn’s book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers have identified in his reasoning.
The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755: A Philosophical Exploration of Evil and Leibniz’s OptimismThe Lisbon Earthquake of 1755: A Philosophical Exploration of Evil and Leibniz’s Optimism
Your essay should integrate passages from the texts referred to, along with your own account of the meaning and significance of these passages. It might help to think of your task as explaining the texts to someone who hasn’t read them. Try to make your essay a coherent whole, with a clear, interesting thesis and […]