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Argue an answer to the following question: do rational beings have a moral duty to assist others? In your answer, quote the works by Kant that we have read. Paper 2 should be 900 to 1,100 words
Do rational being have a moral duty to assist other?
The topics to discuss:
Libertarianism, Determinism, Compatibilism
Book: The Norton Introduction to Philosophy 2nd Edition
Readings:
Chisholm’s Human Freedom and the Self ,
Frankfurt’s Alternative Possibilities and Moral Responsibility ,
Wolf’s Asymmetrical Freedom
Objective: To give a quality exposition of course content that was meaningful, interesting, and aided the most in your learning through the course.
Details of the Submission:
Maximum 4 pages, not including a cover page or a bibliography page. No less than 4 pages of actual typed exposition.
Standard font, page spacing, and presentation expectations of MLA or APA style for paper formatting, page numbering, and internal and bibliographical citations.
Part One: 3 pages
Give a quality exposition of the key ideas presented, the key figures’ presented and how they articulated the positions of the issue and the implications of these ideas regarding the theories themselves, practical issues that arise, or problems left unsolved and where that leaves us on the issue.
You should be able to answer questions such as the following:
What is this problem of philosophy really about? What are thinkers trying to deal with within this issue? What’s at stake with this issue? What can we say we know or don’t know?
Close Reading
1. Select a passage in a text. The passage must be at the top of the page.
2. Explain what the passage means by relating it to the main of the text.
3. Detail the argument that supports the selected passage.
4. Explain the importance of the passage and how it fits and operates within the larger text.
5. Define any key concept of ideas that are either in the passage or needed to explain the passage.
6. Provide an analysis of the passage.
Close Reading
1. Select a passage in a text. The passage must be at the top of the page.
2. Explain what the passage means by relating it to the main of the text.
3. Detail the argument that supports the selected passage.
4. Explain the importance of the passage and how it fits and operates within the larger text.
5. Define any key concept of ideas that are either in the passage or needed to explain the passage.
6. Provide an analysis of the passage.
In some contrast to Sartre, Beauvoir emphasizes how our choices for ourselves always relate to other people, and how other people are treated. Although your freedom is yours to use as you see fit, if you use it to oppress other people, or if you are confronted with injustices you choose not to address, this undermines any free choice you do try to make.
What do you think? In the discussion for today, explain whether you agree with Beauvoir about ethics, and how the primary obligation each of us has is to advance the cause of every person’s freedom. If she’s wrong, what makes her wrong? But if she’s right, what’s one concrete step you could take in the direction of freedom as she understands it?
Plato’s Political philosophy
1. Answer the following questions in a clear and organized paragraph.
2. Each paragraph should include a clear and precise that directly addresses the question prompt.
3. 1 direct quote from the materials of the course.
4. At least 5-7 sentences or more than analyze the direct quotes and explain how the evidence supports your thesis.
A. Explain Karl Popper’s accusation that Plato’s political philosophy is a form of totalitarianism.
B. Briefly explain why Hobbes believes human beings naturally avoid living in a
Reflect on the following prompt, and write a paper in response:
By way of your understanding of Dostoevsky and Unamuno, explain the relationship between knowledge of truth and the meaning of life. Does the pursuit of knowledge of truth make life more meaningful? Or does an inquiry into the possibility of knowing the truth show that life is likely meaningless?
Compare and contrast the philosophies of John Muir and Gifford Pinchot.
Compare and contrast the philosophies of John Muir and Gifford Pinchot.
Book for course is Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
Education Philosophy of Guyana
The readings have given you a sense of how people in the US have considered multiple purposes for schooling. Consider the educational system in which you were educated and /or are working . What philosophies and particular people have influenced your educational system? Are they similar or different from the readings? What do you see as the primary purpose of schooling in your context?
This assignment will be assessed by your instructor using the Portfolio Activity Rubric.
Paper Topics and Paper Word Lengths:
Paper 1: Argue an answer to the following question: do humans have a permanent interest in being happy? In your answer, quote the works by Mill that we have read. Paper 1 should be 500 to 750 words.