You may also use the online Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (https://plato.stanford.edu/). Give reasons for why the author thinks what they do, and explain why you agree or disagree with them. Do not simply give your opinions. Make sure to cite the proper sources for any ideas that are not your own.
Discipline: Philosophy
Discussions Forum 5: Agnosticism and Faith (Al-Ghazzali, Pascal, Hume, Kant, Schelling, Hölderlin, Hegel, and Kierkegaard)Discussions Forum 5: Agnosticism and Faith (Al-Ghazzali, Pascal, Hume, Kant, Schelling, Hölderlin, Hegel, and Kierkegaard)
For your first paragraph, read Charlesworth’s “Philosophy as Making Room for Faith” and discuss the issues of agnosticism vs. faith, and agnosticism as a path to faith, in any two of the thinkers he covers in more detail (esp. Al-Ghazzali, Pascal, Hume, Kant, and Kierkegaard). For the second paragraph, check-out the lecture notes on Hegel, […]
n class, you studied Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory and what Plato thinks it proves about human nature. Next, you will apply this to the modern-day issue of internet anonymitn class, you studied Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory and what Plato thinks it proves about human nature. Next, you will apply this to the modern-day issue of internet anonymit
PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy (San Jacinto)Professor Joshua Ellery, J.D., M.A.Term Paper AssignmentPaper Topic: In class, you studied Plato’s Ring of Gyges allegory and what Plato thinks it provesabout human nature. Next, you will apply this to the modern–day issue of internet anonymity.In this paper you will (1) introduce your topic and (2) give […]
A university education should not be free for all students who complete high school.A university education should not be free for all students who complete high school.
Description: This handout contains information concerning the short paper that is due on the date indicated in the syllabus. The purpose of this assignment is to help you to develop your critical thinking skills and to improve the quality of your argumentative writing. This is not a research paper but an argumentative essay like those […]
Both Timothy O’Connor and Robert Kane are incompatibilists, but they have very different views about how we are free. Compare and contrast their views. Is one view more plausible than the other? Explain your answer.Both Timothy O’Connor and Robert Kane are incompatibilists, but they have very different views about how we are free. Compare and contrast their views. Is one view more plausible than the other? Explain your answer.
Both Timothy O’Connor and Robert Kane are incompatibilists, but they have very different views about how we are free. Compare and contrast their views. Is one view more plausible than the other? Explain your answer. Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Make your references precise. This is to avoid plagiarism!; Strive for clarity and perspicuity: […]
Connect Cornel West’s discussion of Western standards of beauty and how they have been used to oppress Black people with Iris Marion Young’s description of cultural imperialismConnect Cornel West’s discussion of Western standards of beauty and how they have been used to oppress Black people with Iris Marion Young’s description of cultural imperialism
Connect Cornel West’s discussion of Western standards of beauty and how they have been used to oppress Black people with Iris Marion Young’s description of cultural imperialism. Use this as the foundation to discuss media depictions of people with disabilities. In particular, you must provide two examples of media depictions of persons with disabilities. Articulate […]
Choose one of the following two prompts and write a short essay – 4000-5000 characters (without spaces) – in response. In your essay, make sure to clearly explain the philosophical concepts you are using, as well as the example you are focusing on.Choose one of the following two prompts and write a short essay – 4000-5000 characters (without spaces) – in response. In your essay, make sure to clearly explain the philosophical concepts you are using, as well as the example you are focusing on.
Choose one of the following two prompts and write a short essay – 4000-5000 characters (without spaces) – in response. In your essay, make sure to clearly explain the philosophical concepts you are using, as well as the example you are focusing on. A. Find a question about meaning/interpretation, perhaps from your own discipline, and […]
Comparing Traditions Writing Assignment #1: Hindu, Jain, and South Asian Buddhist TraditionsComparing Traditions Writing Assignment #1: Hindu, Jain, and South Asian Buddhist Traditions
In this writing assignment, you will compare, contrast, and make connections between and among Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. You may only cite materials from the course–no outside research is permitted. The primary focus of the essay are the Hindu (Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, bhakti poetry), Jain, and Indian Buddhist traditions; you also have the option of […]
argument presentation social media is doing more harm than good in todays societyargument presentation social media is doing more harm than good in todays society
Instructions Course Objectives: CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate) CO5: Create an argument free from logical errors. (Create) Description: For this assignment, you will use MS PowerPoint to present your final argument utilizing one of the three forms covered in the class (Classic/Aristotelian, Toulmin, or […]
annotated bibliography (RQ: In what ways did the portrayal of the Persian Empire in history books change before and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and how was this influenced by the Iranian government propaganda?)annotated bibliography (RQ: In what ways did the portrayal of the Persian Empire in history books change before and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and how was this influenced by the Iranian government propaganda?)
RQ: In what ways did the portrayal of the Persian Empire in history books change before and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and how was this influenced by the Iranian government propaganda? An annotated bibliography is a comprehensive bibliography on a topic listing the citations to relevant books, articles, and other resources. Each citation is […]