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Who is correct? Locke or Philonous (Berkeley)? With reference to the course text provide arguments in support of your answer.

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ambrose

Who is Right? Essay Question In Chapter VIII (pp. 24 onward) of Locke’s An Essay Concerning Human Understanding Locke develops his distinction between Primary and Secondary Qualities. It is a distinction between the way thing are in themselves and the way things appear to us (known as the appearance and reality distinction). That is, between the Primary Qualities of things (which are inherent in the […]

Can we understand ethics without first understanding intentions?Discuss

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Ambrose

Description 1a. Can we understand ethics without first understanding intentions? 1b. Are intentions a purely psychological topic or can they be philosophically understood? 1c. Do you think the definition of what is a “right” or “good” choice should be defined based on the actual or expected consequences of an action? 1d. What if the expected […]

Why is it important to understand categorical logic? Provide some examples of how you could apply these concepts to your personal and professional life.

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Ambrose

Why is it important to understand categorical logic? Provide some examples of how you could apply these concepts to your personal and professional life.

Compare and contrast Karl Marcs; Fedrick Engles ideals of the of communism to Mao Zedong (using their exact texts/writings ).

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Ambrose

Communism Marx & Engles vs. Mao Compare and contrast Karl Marcs; Fedrick Engles ideals of the of communism to Mao Zedong (using their exact texts/writings )

Write a thorough explanation of the following: address the mind-body problem. Discuss why the mind-body problem is a problem.

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Ambrose

The Mind-Body Problem Description This assignment tests the understanding of the mind-body problem and its various implications. Write a thorough explanation of the following: address the mind-body problem. Discuss why the mind-body problem is a problem. A problem for whom? Make sure to discuss the nature of consciousness, intentionality, subjectivity, and mental causation. Finally, you […]

What, in your judgment, is the most philosophically defensible position on the issues at stake in the case? Which philosophical theory/theories or principle(s) help to best support the position you are defending?

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Ambrose

Philosophy of Law -Hate Speech – R. v. Keegstra- Philosophy paper. Description Focus: The goal is to develop, articulate, and set out a position on the philosophical issues at stake in one of the Canadian legal cases and support that position with a philosophical theory/theories or principle(s) that provide the most compelling and persuasive account […]

Evaluate the quality of scientific and anecdotal evidence using the standards of inductive and deductive reasoning described in the course. Consider the quality of causal relationship, analogies, generalizations, and/or moral reasoning.

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Ambrose

Is Social Media Good For Society? Length: 5–7 pages, 7–9 paragraphs, 1250–1600 words Use the course book in file This writing project includes a comprehensive application of the elements of critical reasoning that we are studying in this course. The main objective is to use the critical thinking strategies described in the course to analyze […]

Consider Russell’s views on western attitudes towards sex in the 1930’s. Has western society followed Russell’s advice, and to what extent? Is society still too prude and irrational about sex, or has it become too sexually liberal? Give reasoning to support your answers.

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Ambrose

Bertrand Russell in sexuality Consider Russell’s views on western attitudes towards sex in the 1930’s. Has western society followed Russell’s advice, and to what extent? Is society still too prude and irrational about sex, or has it become too sexually liberal? Give reasoning to support your answers.

How much does personal developmental history effect one’s moral behavior, and can individuals overcome bad upbringing?Explain

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Ambrose

Instructions How Much Should We Do for Our Fellow Man? We are ruminating over, at least, three topics here: 1) How much does personal developmental history effect moral behavior?; 2) How much should we do for our fellow man ? 3) When we support weakness and the unfortunate, do we then make people weak (Give […]

Find something out in the world beyond the course that you think counts as an example of philosophical content, or thinking, or a philosophical activity.Describe the activity or artifact you have found, and give a link to it if it’s on the web. Argue for why the activity or artifact counts as philosophical.

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Ambrose

Find something out in the world beyond the course that you think counts as an example of philosophical content, or thinking, or a philosophical activity. It must be something that isn’t obviously connected to philosophy (e.g., a philosophy blog would obviously be connected to philosophy, or a newspaper column like The Stone from the New […]

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Who is correct? Locke or Philonous (Berkeley)? With reference to the course text provide arguments in support of your answer.

Can we understand ethics without first understanding intentions?Discuss

Why is it important to understand categorical logic? Provide some examples of how you could apply these concepts to your personal and professional life.

Compare and contrast Karl Marcs; Fedrick Engles ideals of the of communism to Mao Zedong (using their exact texts/writings ).

Write a thorough explanation of the following: address the mind-body problem. Discuss why the mind-body problem is a problem.

What, in your judgment, is the most philosophically defensible position on the issues at stake in the case? Which philosophical theory/theories or principle(s) help to best support the position you are defending?

Evaluate the quality of scientific and anecdotal evidence using the standards of inductive and deductive reasoning described in the course. Consider the quality of causal relationship, analogies, generalizations, and/or moral reasoning.

Consider Russell’s views on western attitudes towards sex in the 1930’s. Has western society followed Russell’s advice, and to what extent? Is society still too prude and irrational about sex, or has it become too sexually liberal? Give reasoning to support your answers.

How much does personal developmental history effect one’s moral behavior, and can individuals overcome bad upbringing?Explain