Category: Philosophy

Discussion Prompt (Sign right, wrong, it depends) Please pick one of the following questions to answer for the forum this week: How does medieval philosophy build on ancient ethical traditions and transform moral philosophy in light of the Christian religion? Considering the debates between natural law theorists and divine command theorists in the Middle Ages,…

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Part 1: Please pick one of the following questions to answer for the forum this week: Based on Plato’s dialogue, Apology assesses the charge leveled against Socrates for corrupting the youth of Athens. (a)Do you think Socrates corrupted the youth of Athens? If so, why? If not, why not? (b) Summarize and critically evaluate Socrates’…

Watch the following video (at least up until 1:52) and answer the question below in 1-2 substantial paragraphs. Describe the arguments given by the two speakers in the video. Which arguer was more convincing? Why? Note that you may agree with either of the two views while disagreeing with the reasoning provided for them. Requirements:…

Read Sections 5, 5.1, and 5.2 at this link: Then provide substantial answers to the following. 1. In your own words, explain Divine Command Theory. What are the advantages of the theory? What are the disadvantages? In your view, is DCT an acceptable theory of ethics? 2. Explain the Euthyphro Dilemma. Be sure to thoroughly…

*Do NOT exceed 800 words (TAs are instructed to stop reading after 800 words they will only grade the first 800 words) Format: 12-point font, Times New Roman, Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, include page numbers Include: a link to the Google Doc where you drafted your paper at the top, a title, your name, your student…

STEP1:1Page Introduce/explainwhatyouwillbewritingaboutforyourpaper.Afterwards, summarizeyourfilmssynopsis.Whathappensinit?Whoarethemaincharacters? STEP2:1/2PageDiscussaphilosophicalidearelatingtothelecturethroughwhichwediscussedthefilm.Explainthephilosophicalideainyourownwords. STEP3:1PageExplainhowthisideacanbeintertwinedwiththefilm.Howdotheeventsthatoccurwithinthefilmexpressandconnectwiththephilosophicalideayoujustwentover? STEP4:1/2PageDoyouagreewiththisphilosophicalidea?Explain. STEP5:1/2PageDiscussanotherphilosophicalidearelatingtothelecturethroughwhichwediscussedthefilm.Explainthephilosophicalideainyourownwords. STEP6:1PageExplainhowthisideacanbeintertwinedwiththefilm.Howdotheeventsthatoccurwithinthefilmexpressandconnectwiththephilosophicalideayoujustwentover? STEP7:1/2PageDoyouagreewiththisphilosophicalidea?Explain. STEP8:1/2PageConcludeyourpaperbybrieflysummarizingeachofyourmainpoints. additional information: Forthispaper,youareallowedtoselectanyONEfilmfromthefirstfour. THEMATRIX SkepticismINCEPTION PersonalIdentityBEINGJOHNMALKOVICH FreeWill,Determinism,andMoralResponsibilityTHETRUMANSHOW Makesureyourpaperadherestothefollowingrequirements:Timesnewroman,12-pointfont,double-spaced,oneinchmargins.Also,besuretoincludepagenumbers. CitingandFormattingYouarerequiredtoincludecitationsfromtheLitchTextwhenintroducingphilosophicalideas. Requirements: 5 pages

Real World Reflection Instructions Basic Information Google Doc: you are required to draft and revise your reflection in a Google Doc and include a link to the doc at the top of the document you submit. See rubric for details. Word Count: 500 800 words, excluding bibliography, in-text citations, and footnotes *Do NOT exceed 800…

A. Directions Step 1: Review the Course Touchstones Review Touchstones 1.1 and 1.2 to determine how this Touchstone Task will be used and to learn more about the graded assignments. Return to this page to continue your Touchstone Task. Step 2: Answer Reflection Questions Use this Touchstone Task to begin practicing philosophical inquiry. Remember that…

This assignment requires you to write a focused philosophical analysis of a central argument in one of the texts we have studied in the first few weeks of this course. You must choose ONE topic from the four options below. – Only Use Provide Reading Do not Use outside research andQuote (Author, Page Number) Your…