1. Pick one philosopher we have discussed this semester (i.e. Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Arendt) and one concept, argument, or theory related to the philosopher you have chosen. 2. Write a short essay explaining the philosopher’s understanding of the concept, argument, or theory as if you were writing a short encyclopedia article. 3. This […]
M4 – Essay Discussion (D-04) ⁞ Instructions Choose either Topic A, Topic B, or Topic C. To answer these topics completely, it takes a minimum of 350 words. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more […]
PHI 1000 Research Essay Syllabus Description: Based on a selected film from the list the professor provides, you will watch a movie and be alerted to a philosophical theme which dominates that production. You will write a 3-page double-spaced analysis indicating how that film reflects the highlighted philosophical theme. You will assume your readers have […]
Quickly explain the difference between reductionism and nonreductionism. Then, provide an example of an ordinary object as a primary kind, and use that example to present Baker’s fundamental idea of constitution. In responding to your peers, comment on the object they chose and argue whether it is a primary kind of not, and why or […]
Explain how the Ship of Theseus case, as presented by Rea, is a puzzle. In order to do so, you will need to do more than simply describe an assortment of details presented. Instead you will need to identify the essential elements of the puzzle, and provide a clear illustration of how those elements come […]
In a concise—1-page—yet nevertheless coherent and well-structured essay, respond to the following prompt: 300 words Explain the difference between Tib and Tibbles in each situation for times t1, t2, and t3 in the example given by Wiggins. Why is this puzzling? Do you think Tibs exists before t2? How does Wiggins suggest we should understand […]
Consider the following argument: Premise 1: Someone who transmits an infectious disease to another person harms that person. Premise 2: Someone who harms another person should be punished. Conclusion: Therefore, someone who transmits an infectious disease to another person should be punished. How might we analyze this argument from a purely formal or logical standpoint? […]
Watch: The Baraka Link: https://www.documentarytube.com/videos/baraka Read: David Abram’s philosophy [in Greening Philosophy] The filmmaker is making an argument even though there is no narrator, no script, and no words at all. The argument is made by appealing to your subjective sensory and emotional experience through the use of images and music. TAKE NOTES: Use the […]
Answer any One Question of Your Choice in a double-spaced essay numbering 7-8 pages. 4) In Chapter 5 of A DECENT LIFE, May tackles the issue of Politics and Decency. Reconstruct his basic thesis in this chapter. What are his major goals in the chapter? Is he successful in achieving them and in resolving the […]
(https://radiolab.org/episodes/257856-mind-altering-bliss) link to podcast Writing Assignment activities: Read William James’ “The Will to Believe” on pages 106-111 in the text. Listen to the podcast “Blisshrooms” from Radiolab. (A link for the podcast can be found above.) 1. After completing the writing assignment activities above, respond to the following prompts: Explain William James’ understanding of religious […]
