Discipline: Philosophy

Locke and Hensel Twins- Are the Hensel twins 1 person, 2 people, or something else?Locke and Hensel Twins- Are the Hensel twins 1 person, 2 people, or something else?

Paper on Locke & the Hensel Twins Write two full pages, double spaced typed, on Locke and the Hensel Twins.   We watched the movie Joined for Life on the Hensel Twins. You may watch other videos on them (there  are plenty on YouTube, including the long BBC documentary, and some TLC videos.) NOTE THAT THERE […]

Philosophy Paper on autonomy of surrogate decision-makers justifies deferring to their decisions for incompetent patientPhilosophy Paper on autonomy of surrogate decision-makers justifies deferring to their decisions for incompetent patient

Write an approximately 12-page double-spaced (about 3,000 words) response to one of the topics below:  Does respect for the autonomy of surrogate decision makers justify deferring to their decisions for incompetent patients even in some cases where they clearly conflict with the patients’ best interests? First, explain whether and to what extent you think surrogate decision […]

Write an analytical essay in which you summarize and critique the following paper: Daniel & Frances Howard-Snyder – “The Puzzle of Petitionary Prayer”Write an analytical essay in which you summarize and critique the following paper: Daniel & Frances Howard-Snyder – “The Puzzle of Petitionary Prayer”

How to Analyze a Philosophical Essay In many of your philosophy classes you will be asked to write a critical analysis of a philosophical essay. This assignment has a specific form which is common to most classes. This document contains the basic instructions for writing such an analysis, though the specifics may vary depending on […]

Is it morally permissible for a news network to openly endorse and amplify political candidates of certain political parties?Is it morally permissible for a news network to openly endorse and amplify political candidates of certain political parties?

Is it morally permissible for a news network to openly endorse and amplify political candidates of certain political parties? ○ Real Life Example: Tucker Carlson said recently that Fox news did its best to amplify the voices of conservative politicians running for election and did its best to undercut their opponents. He also said that […]

Reflection on the Role of Science in Shaping Our Understanding of the Historical Adam.Reflection on the Role of Science in Shaping Our Understanding of the Historical Adam.

Reflection paper on the Role of Science in Shaping our Undestanding of the Historical Adam. Consider using the following books as a reference.  The Genealogical Adam and Eve by Joshua Swamidass: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry  In Quest of the Historical Adam by  William Lane Craig: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration  Attached are some […]

What is the conventional moral distinction in medicine between killing and allowing to die? Does this moral distinction hold up in practice? Why or why not?What is the conventional moral distinction in medicine between killing and allowing to die? Does this moral distinction hold up in practice? Why or why not?

1) Explain the conventional distinction between killing and allowing to die after stating your thesis in an introductory paragraph. 2) Either defend the distinction or explain why it should be rejected. Make sure to use a specific case or case to illustrate your view.  3) Strongest objections against your position and responsibilities. 4) Responses to […]

Explain how Lorde’s argument for the value of difference supports Lugones’ argument for the coloniality of gender. How can combining these arguments help address structural oppression?Explain how Lorde’s argument for the value of difference supports Lugones’ argument for the coloniality of gender. How can combining these arguments help address structural oppression?

Question to be Answered: Explain how Lorde’s argument for the value of difference supports Lugones’ argument for the coloniality of gender. How can combining these arguments help address structural oppression? How can combining these arguments help address structural oppression? Sources/Readings to use to help answer question: Coloniality of Gender by Maria Lugones – https://globalstudies.trinity.duke.edu/sites/globalstudies.trinity.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/v2d2_Lugones.pdf Age, […]

This is another discussion post that requires viewing a full episode of Black Mirror on Netflix. The episode is S3 E1, titled “Nosedive” (63 minutes).This is another discussion post that requires viewing a full episode of Black Mirror on Netflix. The episode is S3 E1, titled “Nosedive” (63 minutes).

This is another discussion post that requires viewing a full episode of Black Mirror on Netflix. The episode is S3 E1, titled “Nosedive” (63 minutes). I don’t have a link to it, but you can access it via Netflix using the search tool fairly easily. As stated in the syllabus and previous announcements, if you […]

annotated bibliography / source evaluation-People under 18 should not be treated surgically with gender dysphoria because its irreversible will include freedom of choice, parental input, and mental well-beingannotated bibliography / source evaluation-People under 18 should not be treated surgically with gender dysphoria because its irreversible will include freedom of choice, parental input, and mental well-being

Thesis: People under 18 should not be treated surgically with gender dysphoria because its irreversible will include freedom of choice, parental input, and mental well-being. The opposing view is parents right to personal autonomy. Annotated Bibliography: These are sources that provide evidence to support that your claim should be accepted by the reader. Scholarly sources are […]

To what extent do capitalist institutions – private property, wage labour, markets, and corporations – enhance or undermine our freedom?To what extent do capitalist institutions – private property, wage labour, markets, and corporations – enhance or undermine our freedom?

To what extent do capitalist institutions – private property, wage labour, markets, and corporations – enhance or undermine our freedom? Focus your thesis on one or two of these institutions. Make sure you discuss one or both of the Anderson and Cohen papers in your essay. Some notes about paper format: 1) Your essay should […]