Suppose you are an act-utilitarian, and you must choose between two courses of action. In the first action, you could make a stranger very happy by giving her $100. In the second action, you could make another stranger even happier by giving him the same amount of money—but this action would involve breaking a promise […]
What do civil disobedience, moderates, and race mean for King (according to the letter) and the broader civil rights movement (according to chapter six of the textbook)? Reflexive Essay, Read “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”Preview the document by Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights chapter from your textbook. Write a two-page, double-spaced paper […]
1) Be sure to explain to your reader the context of the question for example with (1): what is the ‘problem of the external world’? 2) Be sure to take a position and argue for it i.e. with reference to (1) do not merely describe that “some people believe that there is an external world […]
1) Based on “The Apology” by Plato – (i) provide an elucidation of Socrates’ indictments; (ii) elaborate his defences against these charges; (iii) provide three arguments to convince your reader that the asking of questions can count as a form of corruption (specifically, an act that can corrupt others); and (iv) provide three arguments to […]
This is a copy of a now defunct website in which a consumer details the activities of his “redneck neighbor.” Read the descriptions of the neighbor and his activities and look at the pictures. Your assignment is to write a paper analyzing how this site demonstrates concepts discussed in this class so far. What ideas […]
What Is the Relationship Between Religion and Morality? (Can we take a secular approach to ethics?) In other words, does moral standards themselves depend on God for their validity or is there an autonomy of ethics, so even God is subject to the moral order. “Socrates asks the question “Do the gods love holiness because […]
Can you “reprogram” your preferences (desires and values) either directly through an act of willing or through indirect means?
What is hypothetico-deductivism? Answer the question in 150 words or less. Remember to write in complete, grammatically correct sentences rather than shorthand. Try to express your ideas clearly, systematically, and precisely. Please refer to the powerpoint and readings when answering the question. Be specific. No need for citation.
In this response you will summarize and explain the views of humanity discussed in class so far. In doing so, be sure to address all of the following issues (it is recommended that you divide your paper into five sections, clearly corresponding to the five issues below): 1) Explain Plato’s view/understanding of the soul. Your […]
“Islamic ethics for refugees: a Palestinian Case Study. The article will address the question of the Islamic ethics for refugees. First there will be a primary data that will present the history of the Islamic ethics toward refugees who came from Mecca to Habasha and then from Mecca to Madina. Some more primary research from […]
