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Socrates
Essay prompt:
According to Socrates, must one heed popular opinion about moral matters? Does Socrates accept the fairness of the laws under which he was tried and convicted?Would Socrates have been wrong to escape?have a very rough draft written that would like to be used
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You have already written this paper for me using two outside resources plus two of my attached resources. My instructor told me that we are not allowed to use outside resources.Write this topic using inside resources.Have already attached all you need. Only use these resources that have attached.Have attached your paper too.Do your best. Basically, the third page should be deleted and we have to write the third page based on the attached three resources.
John Rawls offers a theory of justice that, he claims,lies within the social contract tradition. And it seeks to offer a theory of justice that locates justice in institutional design rather than in character (for instance, as Plato does in the Republic).
Explain the reasoning that Rawls provides to support his contention that the two principles of justice are the correct principles to organize institutions.
Critically consider Rawls’ principles. What worries do they generate and is there a way for Rawls to respond to them? (note: you should explain no more than two objections)
Intersectionality
For this final reflective essay, consider the concept of intersectionality. In what ways are you advantaged or disadvantaged by your statuses? (am a white woman in her 40’s). What have you learned about the Combahee River Collective in a way that helps you better understand yourself?
In what way,if any,should the revelation that morality has evolved threaten our commitment to its demands?
How convincing is Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s analysis of reality as an ontology of seven ‘categories of things that exist’ (padārthas)? [Feel free to address what you wish of this theory, e.g. their theory of substances and qualities/actions, their theory of universals and particularities, their theory of the relation of inherence (samavāya), viz. identity-in-difference, (and whether inherence is both coherent and sufficient to integrate their pluralistic ontology into a unified whole).]
Examine and assess Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s theory of the self (ātman) and of what constitutes liberation (mokṣa).
Examine and assess Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s doctrine that the effect does not exist in its cause (asatkāryavāda). You may wish to consider here their mereological arguments claiming that wholes are ontologically distinct from their parts.
Examine and assess Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s theory of the realism of universals (sāmānya) and/or their theory of the realism of nonexistences (abhāva).
Assess Nyāya’s theory of valid inference (anumāna), including whether their doctrine of the invariable concomitance/pervasion of properties solves the problem of induction.
Assess the debate between Nyāya’s doctrine of four valid means of knowledge (pramāṇa) and the Materialist (Carvāka) School’s doctrine that perception is the only valid means of knowledge (pramāṇa).
Does Nyāya theory of the valid means of knowledge (pramāṇa) give a satisfactory account of what knowledge is,of what establishes what knowledge is,and of how we know that we know?
Main sources:
Hiriyanna, M. (1932) Outlines of Indian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarsidass.
Radhakrishnan, S. & Moore, C. A. (eds.) (1957) A Source Book in Indian Philosophy, Princeton, Princeton University Press, referred to below as SB
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Module 8 signature assignment instructions introductions to ethics
Your Signature Assignment for this course is a 3-4 page paper (excluding cover page and references) with cited research, utilizing at least a minimum of 2 academic sources from web research. Pick two ethical theories or philosophers.
Identify the similarities,differences,strengths and weaknesses of the basic tenants and arguments of each theory or philosopher.
Demonstrate the application of each theory or philosopher with real world examples of ethical dilemmas and how they could be resolved. Pick one of the theories or philosophers with which you agree most and explain why you prefer that ethical view over the other Explain how the ethical theories and decision-making constructs of this philosophy contribute to your own ethical code and to the potential development of a 21st century global ethical standard.
Remember to apply relevant concepts and terminology in your analysis and explanations. Your goal is to make an argument and support it with clear, original and thorough analysis of the themes, arguments, vocabulary, terms and information presented in the course readings and lectures. Your work will be evaluated for the specificity with which it answers the prompt,the cohesiveness of its argument, and the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of the central content,critical ideas, and key themes of the course.
Writing Guidelines Include an introduction to your topic and a thesis statement. Keep in mind that your essays are graded for content relevant to demonstrating the Course Student Learning Outcomes found on the Course Homepage. Your essay must be double-spaced wit 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Your essay should have a Title Page and a Reference Page. Your essay should be organized with an easy to read narrative voice. Please use bold substantive sub topic headings to guide the reader through your essay. You must use in-text citation to avoid plagiarism. Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar errors.
Conciousness art & Technology
Choice of questions which focuses on the discussion of art in twentieth century philosophy.
1. What does Benjamin mean by aura, and why and how do film and photography transform the character of the work of art?
2. What is at stake in Barthes’ discussion of the death of the author?
3. To what extent do Benjamin, Barthes and Foucault share common ground in their conceptions of the work of art?
4. What does Heidegger accomplish in his discussion of earth and world in ‘The Origin of the Work of Art’?
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Rawls and Nozick
Should we side with Rawls or Nozick when it comes to understanding how we ought to achieve justice and fairness within our society? Answer this question by briefly explaining Rawls’ and Nozick’s positions on this issue, and offer a critical analysis of both views.
Guidelines for Writing Assignments:
1.Your essay must be a minimum of 500 words.
2. You must reference specific page numbers and quotes from our text anytime you’re using a quote or referring to something in our reading.
3. Outside sources are not allowed for this assignment.
4. Your writing assignment must be uploaded as a .doc or .docx file.
Compare the 1918 Influenza Pandemic to the current pandemic.What lessons,if any,does the 1918 pandemic hold for us today?
Should there be a death penalty for first-degree murder?
Make an argument that either supports or opposes the use of the death penalty in first-degree murder cases.
Be sure to define what is involved with first-degree murder and provide adequate reasoning and support for your argument.