How would you describe your personal philosophy at the beginning of the semester? There’s no need to research any particular philosophy here, but instead, respond in a 4-5 paragraph. 1-2 page essay with an explanation of your personal philosophy that immediately and intuitively comes to mind in regards to this question. If you are unsure […]
How does historical reflection on human relations to the natural world help our understanding of our current situation. Your answer needs to demonstrate that you read, reflected, and examined the reading(s) for that week. For example, this week’s question needs to have White’s paper as the focus for your response. You should find ways to […]
What is the appropriate context to study Hobbes? Answer with reference to Oakshott’s arguments.
At the end of the Meno Socrates says that if Meno can convince Anytus of the things they have concluded in the dialogue he will provide a benefit to the Athenians. Given the background of the Apology what do you think Socrates means by this. What is the overall topic of the Meno? and how […]
Thomas Nagel, Bats, and Subjectivity Critique of philosopher Thomas Nagel’s paper, “What Is It Like To Be A Bat?” Please use this paper as a source. Absolute minimum of 2000 words and please be sure to answer all questions in the following prompt: Thomas Nagel argues that there is something especially difficult in characterizing and […]
Critique of philosopher Thomas Nagel’s paper, “What Is It Like To Be A Bat?” Please use this paper as a source. Absolute minimum of 2000 words and please be sure to answer all questions in the following prompt: Thomas Nagel argues that there is something especially difficult in characterizing and explaining consciousness. What is Nagel’s […]
Watch the following Ted-Ed video Self-Driving Cars by Patrick Lin (2015) and answer the following questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIoDYVfKA0Links to an external site. 1.) At 1:19, Lin claims there’s a difference between an instinctual reaction and a conscious decision, and programmers of self-driving cars have a dilemma: they must choose what a self-driving car does when swerving […]
1. Socratic Project as described in the Apology. Socrates is pursuing the truth about the Good life. The Oracle said he is the wisest person. Be able to explain why Socrates did not accept this statement. Know the process of elenchus and the 5 steps. Why is it significant that Socrates finds the contradiction in […]
Plato Philosophy Knowing Real and Good Discussion Thread 1: Consider someone you know whom you regard as an exceptionally good person. How much does the person resemble Plato’s portrait of the just person? How is he/she different? Thread 2: Would you characterize Plato’s views about a good state as elitist or just? Explain your answer.
Philosophical Questions Opening Questions 1. Is there anything you would willingly die for? What? 2. If you had only a few minutes to live, what would you do with them? What if you had only a few days? Twenty years? 3. A famous philosopher once said that human life is no more significant than the […]
