The paper should be at least 1500 words , but it can be longer. Papers will be graded primarily based on (1) thoughtfulness; (2) clarity of argument; and (3) accuracy in explaining the authors and ideas you are discussing. Rene Descartes Meditations, Objections and Replies Does Descartes establish an absolutely certain belief in the Meditations?
Please write a research paper using news articles about India’s coronavirus response. How does chapter 3 Necropolitics of the book Necropolitics’ argument about sovereign power and the creation of death worlds parallel this coronavirus response of India?
This Project Assignment picks up the discussion of truth in the Week 3 Discussion by asking you to compare and contrast the modern and postmodern approaches to truth and art. In a 3-4 page paper, discuss the following: Explain the idea that art represents reality by discussing Plato and/or Aristotle’s view of art. Discuss a […]
Beliefs Why do you believe what you believe? What is your “evidence”? Test one of your beliefs by asking yourself, “Why?” As you answer each “why,” go down another layer – four layers will probably give you a good idea of why you believe what you believe. Your product should show a well-reasoned and logical […]
Can animals be happy Aristotle? Animal Happiness, Culture and Polish Compare and contrast what Aristotle thought in his time about the animal kingdom as it pertains to happiness, culture and Polish verses what we have learned about animals and their social structures today. If Aristotle only thought humans are capable of acting according to principles, […]
For our third online assignment, please address the following question: Phenomenology claims to be a presupposition-less science, meaning it intends to make no assumptions about the world prior to speaking about it. Is this possible? In other words, does language always entail presuppositions?
Animal Rights? Do animals have rights and do those rights extend to all animals or so the rights change based on the complexity of the animal?
State your position on the topic you selected in the Week 3 assignment, Conflicting Viewpoints Essay: Part 1. Identify three premises from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues that support your position, and explain why you selected these specific reasons. Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three premises opposing your position from […]
Should the United States eliminate all barriers to immigration and adopt an open border policy? Should the United States grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants who have peacefully and productively settled in the United States? Should undocumented immigrants be afforded social services such as free health care? Should cities, counties or states have the right to […]
This 3-4 page Project Assignment picks up the discussion of the self in the week 2 discussion by asking you to further explore the question of who you are. If any of the philosophers we read this session might agree with your view, identify the philosopher and explain their position on the self. If any […]
