Prompt II What is the Silicon Chip Replacement thought experiment? What, according to our text This is Philosophy of Mind, is the thought experiment supposed to show? Schneider also talks about the Chip Test. How is Schneiders test different from the original thought experiment? Why does Schneider think that we should really try to do […]
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Blaise Pascal’s Wager Existence of God
The questions about the existence of God has been an ongoing discussion since people were first able to think logically. The topic of Gods existence is a very important and interesting discussion to have with a class or with anyone really. It is interesting because there really isnt a solid one answer. There are […]
Research Design
Research Design Describe the qualitative design (for example grounded theory) and research model (for example Strauss and Corbin or Charmaz constructivist grounded theory) you propose to use, supported and referenced by primary sources. Describe in detail the method(s) will you use to collect the data, such as: structured, unstructured, and semi-structured interviews, journaling, letters, pictures, […]
Any topic (writer’s choice)
In the Republic, Thrasymachus declares that “the just is nothing other than the advantage of the stronger” (338c). What does he mean and what evidence do Thucydides (within his History of the Peloponnesian War and Melian Dialogues) and Plato (Republic Book 1-4, The Trial and Death of Socrates/Apology) provide against his view?
Paper 2 – Introduction to Philosophy
Papers must include required title page and bibliography, be written in Times New Roman 12-point pitch and double-spaced, and adhere consistently to a style-guideline (such as MLA or Chicago). A. Explain Platos argument for the nature of the soul (do not talk at all about the structure of the city as this prompt specifically does […]
philosphy
Read: Arne Naess, The Ecology of Wisdom, Sections 2 & 5. (70p) & survey our Sustainability textbook. Select one of the case studies or topics from our Sustainability textbook and discuss/apply what we have learned in the course so far, including the concept of Deep Ecology.
Ethics
Tradition and common-sense assume that ethics is about trying to determine what is objectively right or wrong, so that we can try to do what is right. please choose one : psychological egoism, cultural relativism, ethical subjectivism, error theory, and expressivism. Pick whichever of these theories you think provides the strongest challenge to traditional ethics, […]
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Answer two of the following three questions. There is no set length. Be sure to answer each question that you select as thoroughly as possible. Be sure that its clear from your answer how all of the factors you include fit in the complete answer. (Each question is worth 50 points.) 1.) a. Explain, as […]
Philosophy
Please select a question from the list below, and make sure to clearly state the question you are answering at the start of your essay. Questions:(1) What is utilitarianism? Critically assess the plausibility of this proposal. (2) What is euthanasia, and why is it considered to be morally different to murder or suicide? Is it?(3) […]
health and wellness
Personal Thesis, (final draft of 3 part series- revision of 500 word essay, includes aspects of family learning from autobiography and any new learning from units 1-5 you would like to include in your thesis. AUTOBIOGRAPHY : Videos to choose from:https://www.ted.com/talks/ramona_pierson_an_unexpected_place_of_healing https://www.ted.com/talks/kaitlyn_sadtler_how_we_could_teach_our_bodies_to_heal_faster https://www.ted.com/talks/nikki_webber_allen_don_t_suffer_from_your_depression_in_silence https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_walker_art_can_heal_ptsd_s_invisible_wounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlUI1_J8D68 Your choice to talk about this – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpPQDSWD0k