We all have legal rights and universal rights (make sure to know the differences between these two rights – this is an important distinction). In addition to legal rights and universal rights you learn a few other new categories of rights this week: negative rights and positive rights. First, provide a definition in your own […]
Peter Singer argues that our current conception of moral obligation requires a drastic revision. After explaining Singer’s position and his argument for that position, critically evaluate his viewpoint. If you disagree with Singer, explain what is wrong with his argument and/or position. If you agree with Singer, Respond to the following objection to his viewpoint: […]
Paper must be: 1. 2-3 pages in length 2. Constructed using an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion with quality college-level writing. 3. In-text citations to support main points The paper should answer these questions: 1. What do you see as the ultimate goal of philosophy? Do you think that this goal is in line […]
Compare Aristotle’s virtue theory with utilitarianism and/or Kantianism. Which theory best explains our moral life? Use Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics.
Assignment for Oliver Stone’s movie Natural Born Killers Nietzsche offers two models for understanding morality: Good versus Bad; and Evil versus Good. Choose two characters from the movie whose actions and the explanation of their actions could be interpreted according to the first model (Good versus Bad), and two characters whose actions and the explanation […]
Applying Ethical Systems Description Construct an essay (1,000-1,250 words) that applies an ethical theory (chosen from ethical theories below) to a particular moral issue (chosen from topics below). In your essay do the following: Provide a brief introduction and topic statement (75-100 words). Define or describe a selected moral issue involving an ethical dilemma (see […]
Ethics & Good Living Attitudinal Hedonism Answer the following long question.Label the parts of your answers. Expectations of your essays Answer A and B: Living Well: Complete the following chart (50 points) View Living well consists in… Good because God says so [Fill in] God says so because it’s good Living well does not consist […]
Topic: Deontology Paper details: Korsaard thinks that the Formula of Humanity illustrates why coercion and deception as the most fundamental forms of wrongdoing to others. Explain and assess her view.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence Paper details: There have been scores of movies and novels about how artificial intelligence (AI) is either going to save or destroy the world. Lately, even the best chess grandmasters in the world cannot defeat the strongest computers. In a two page essay, explore the topic of AI from the perspective of […]
“Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?” On Gettier, “Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?” What does the Justified True Belief theory of knowledge say about what is necessary and sufficient for knowledge? Provide your own example of knowledge that meets these conditions. Does Gettier argue that these conditions are unnecessary, insufficient, or both? Why so? Provide your […]
