Essay Question: Is killing animals, or making them suffer, for human ends morally defensible? Do one term research paper of a length between 8 to 10 double-spaced, word-processed pages during the course. A title page is NOT required. With the exception of Abortion, you can choose any Essay Title in the Syllabus as the topic […]
Applied Philosophy Analyze and explain Epicurus’ famous proclamation: “Thanks be to blessed Nature because she has made what is necessary easy to supply, and what is not easy unnecessary…The right understanding of these facts enables us to refer all choice and avoidance to the health of the body and the soul’s freedom from disturbance, since […]
Use video and material provided only answer one question Using the text and online resources in this module, summarize any video, and respond to one of the following focused questions in at least 500 words. Focused Questions: 1. Summarize the pros and cons for Ethical Relativism and Ethical Absolutism. What distinctions can be made between […]
Topic: Anand Vaidya argues that it is a mistake to maintain that business ethics is unintelligible because ethical theories are indeterminate. Write an essay in which you argue Vaidya’s claim that the indeterminacy of ethical theory is not problematic is flawed.
Utilitarianism or deontology Description The captain of a boat is smuggling a family of refugees from Nazi Germany. A German naval boat comes alongside the captain’s boat and an officer asks if there are any refugees aboard. If the captain says “yes,” the Nazi officer may come aboard and shoot them. If the captain says […]
Prepare a paragraph or so for a discussion board entry on Judith Thomson’s, A Defense of Abortion. Below are also some links that may be helpful : A Defense of Abortion, Judith Thomson – https://spot.colorado.edu/~heathwoo/Phil160,Fall02/thomson.htm; https://rintintin.colorado.edu/~vancecd/phil215/Thomson.pdf Prior to the famous Roe vs. Wade decision, we will consider here an essay that discusses the rights to […]
Select an article for article analysis, specific requirements should be in the document https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/artificial-intelligence-slaves-or-partners-43a4f2443094 Benefits & Risks of Artificial Intelligence Identify a significant moral problem that was discussed in, exposed by, or even hinted at in your chosen article. Consider the possible alternative solutions to the problem you identified. Describe the stakeholders in (persons affected […]
Write a reflection or philosophical commentary on one or more philosophical themes proposed by Tolkien in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. Single space. Use a not-crazy font.
ANSWER ALL PARTS BELOW: In developing a conception of enlightenment, Kant presents a model of individual dignity and agency that is to be given its rightful political place: a) Discuss how the Athenian conception of justice clearly holds (political/group) power as the source of enfranchisement or disenfranchisement; b) next, discuss how West and Curry could […]
Post a contribution of at least 200 words. Plato’s Republic: 1. At the very outset of the Allegory of the Cave, Socrates states that he will discuss “the effect of education and of the lack of it” (1132; 514a). In what sense, then, is the Allegory essentially about education? 2. Pick one or more of the […]
