In Plato’s Apology, Socrates famously observes that “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Plato 38a). Explain and evaluate how Socrates argues for this thesis. Your analysis should begin by looking at (i) Socrates’s discussion of the Oracle of Delphi and Socratic ignorance; (ii) his presentation of philosophy as a heroic quest; and (iii) his […]
Discipline: Philosophy
Any of these two arguments: Should We Prolong Life at All Cost? second option: Should Marijuana be Legal?Any of these two arguments: Should We Prolong Life at All Cost? second option: Should Marijuana be Legal?
Annotation Assignment: Persuasion through Evidence. Instruction: Question 1: Claim should be clearly stated with adequate support. Consider other perspectives when making your position, and clearly show why you believe your position is more logical, sensible, useful, or appealing than the opposition’s viewpoint. Instruction for annotation and summary Research, annotate an article and summarize a persuasive […]
Between rationalism (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz) and empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, Hume) which do you prefer and why? Use readings with quotes and citations.Between rationalism (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz) and empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, Hume) which do you prefer and why? Use readings with quotes and citations.
Modern Philosophy, The Rationalist Tradition: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz. The Empirical Tradition: Locke, Berkeley, Hume. Reading: https://iep.utm.edu/cont-rat/ Links to an external site. https://iep.utm.edu/locke/ Links to an external site. Supplemental https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1vedej (Links to an external site.) Spinoza : The Apostle of Reason Year: 1994 Written by Tariq Ali, Directed by Christopher Spencer, Henry Goodman as Spinoza. […]
To explore the nature of the latitude (the scope and limits) of the Kantian imperfect duty of beneficence (as presented in the Groundwork and in the Metaphysics of Morals).To explore the nature of the latitude (the scope and limits) of the Kantian imperfect duty of beneficence (as presented in the Groundwork and in the Metaphysics of Morals).
The paper should be 5-7 pages. The assignment for this paper is to explore the nature of the latitude (the scope and limits) of the Kantian imperfect duty of beneficence (as presented in the Groundwork and in the Metaphysics of Morals). Here is the problem. Kant argues that the happiness of others is an obligatory […]
Read Plato’s The Trial and Death of Socrates (44-52) & Read Plato’s The Cave linked on Canvas (Read through the end of section 519 and stop at 520)Read Plato’s The Trial and Death of Socrates (44-52) & Read Plato’s The Cave linked on Canvas (Read through the end of section 519 and stop at 520)
Answer both questions. Responses do not need to be lenghty multiple paragraphs. Ensure they are thorough and not dragged out. 1. Do you think it’s possible that the government could “execute” someone just for saying unpopular things in the US? Explain. 2. More generally, do you think the […]
Describe Plato’s Theory of Forms-Dualism, Examine Plato’s “Theory of a Healthy Personality” (Tripartite Soul” TheoryDescribe Plato’s Theory of Forms-Dualism, Examine Plato’s “Theory of a Healthy Personality” (Tripartite Soul” Theory
OverviewIn this module you will be introduced to the platonic view of “Dualism”. Further, you willlearn the part of Plato’s Soul and its association with collective society and collectivesociety and individual virtues.Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:● Describe Plato’s “Theory of Forms”-Dualism● Examine Plato’s “Theory of a Healthy […]
Discuss what are the main reasons and ideas that, in your opinion, make Nietzsche a thinker that changed the world.Discuss what are the main reasons and ideas that, in your opinion, make Nietzsche a thinker that changed the world.
Insightful and original ideas, highly analytical and not descriptive, high level of critical thinking Fluent, literate, clear and elegant prose with no or only very minor grammatical or spelling errors Particularly perceptive, detailed, well-developed, consistent and convincing argument Full command of textual evidence Complete compliance with referencing style and due acknowledgement of sources and […]
explain what Kuhn means by ‘incommensurability’ and critically evaluate his arguments for the claim that different paradigms are incommensurable. Is he right? Wrote full down below make sure to take a look please.explain what Kuhn means by ‘incommensurability’ and critically evaluate his arguments for the claim that different paradigms are incommensurable. Is he right? Wrote full down below make sure to take a look please.
According to Thomas Kuhn, different scientific paradigms are ‘incommensurable.’ Drawing on the chapter on Kuhn in Ladyman’s Explaining Scientific Explanations and/or the entry on Kuhn in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy hereLinks to an external site., explain what Kuhn means by ‘incommensurability’ and critically evaluate his arguments for the claim that different paradigms are incommensurable. Is he right? […]
Which perspective on the meaning of life do you find more compelling: Aristotle’s eudaemonia, Epicurus’ ataraxia, of the Stoics’ acceptance? Why? Defend your view against the others.Which perspective on the meaning of life do you find more compelling: Aristotle’s eudaemonia, Epicurus’ ataraxia, of the Stoics’ acceptance? Why? Defend your view against the others.
1: a great paper between 1000 and 1500 words long. 2:need a critical understanding of the contents, your capacity to reflect autonomously on them, and your capacity to formulate and defend a philosophical argument in a written text. 3: you are expected to propose and defend a thesis (a major claim), offering good objective reasons […]
To self-reflect on what it is like to go through a philosophical thought process.To self-reflect on what it is like to go through a philosophical thought process.
QUESTION/PROMPT: In what ways does Amy Shafer (Virgin Rock) model the three tips that Nick Byrd offers first-time philosophy students? INSTRUCTIONS: In the process of answering the above question, you must do the following: Briefly, but clearly, articulate Byrd’s three tips (including “My Advice”). What does he mean when he says […]