Discipline: Philosophy

Please use those references  “Summa Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas – Aquinas extensively discusses natural law and its relation to divine law and human conduct in this seminal work of Christian theology.  “On Law, Morality, and Politics” by Thomas Aquinas – This collection of Aquinas’ writings includes discussions on natural law theory and its […]

Consider this question: can we demonstrate the independent existence of an external world? That is, can we show that material objects exist apart from our experience of them?  First, explain Locke’s distinction between primary and secondary qualities and show how Locke uses this distinction to answer this question. Go into detail. Next, explore Berkeley’s criticisms of Locke’s […]

Throughout the canon of literature, the theme of spiritual crisis, despair, and renewal has been a recurring motif, often symbolized by the metaphorical journey through the “Dark Night of the Soul.” This concept, first articulated in the mystical poetry of St. John of the Cross, encapsulates a period of intense suffering and inner turmoil that […]

The paper is a persuasive essay of 8-10 double-spaced pages on an article or book chapter of your choice that is on the syllabus. You must defend or refute the author’s argument (not both) using examples of art from any medium.  The introduction should have exactly four sentences: an introductory sentence; an identification of the […]

The paper is a persuasive essay of 8-10 double-spaced pages on an article or book chapter of your choice that is on the syllabus. You must defend or refute the author’s argument (not both) using examples of art from any medium.  The introduction should have exactly four sentences: an introductory sentence; an identification of the […]

Please edit this bibliography in MLA format and elucidate any paragraphs related to the thesis in the annotated bibliography section. The abstract and thesis are below for reference. 12 font Times New Roman double-spaced.   Abstract In this dissertation, I examine how Black individuals have been historically represented and perceived through the medium of photography. I […]

Prompt: How does Aristotle’s understanding of happiness challenge current mainstream understandings of happiness? Explain how Aristotles understanding is helpful and why. I have attached the PDF you can use for reference if needed (ONLY BOOK 1 and 2 found from pages 1-29 are necessary if needed) Attached is also the rubric for the essay. The final […]

Write a prayer in which you give your mind to God by asking him to help you understand love.  Here is an example of Augustine seeking knowledge of time through prayer: Chapter 23. That Time is a Certain Extension. 29. I have heard from a learned man that the motions of the sun, moon, and […]

For the final essay in this course, I would like to leave your choice of essay topic fairly open and give you an opportunity to select a work of children’s literature that you would like to write about and explore more deeply for its philosophical or ethical significance in relation to the philosophical topics we’ve […]

Pedagogy – The student will analyze how Pedagogy influences a student’s ability to learn and apply knowledge in personal, academic, and/or professional ways by reviewing one or more assigned readings from the course and providing examples. The student will be evaluated in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of philosopher(s) 2) Ability to compare ideas 3) […]