Philosophy

How would American society be different if its leaders made decisions using the veil of ignorance? Discuss three specific things that you think would be different.

Veil of Ignorance Article Review ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS What is the “veil of ignorance” concept and how is it used? How would American society be different if its leaders made decisions using the veil of ignorance? Discuss three specific things that you think would be different. What are the problems or downsides to using the […]

Identify and explain Campbell’s argument of his book and define the following terms in the classic Greek sense: hero, myth, and inspiration.

Joseph Campbell’s book. In Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, he states that there is a common story of the hero across cultures and times found in religious stories, legends, and fairy tales and that this story is in fact everyone’s journey of self-actualization. In an essay, describe stages 1, 3, and […]

Do you think Kozlowski did anything morally wrong? Explain your answer; in your explanation apply at least one moral theory we have studied in the class that supports your judgment in this case.

Wk4 Paper Click on the link below and read the case of Dennis Kozlowski, former CEO of Tyco: Dennis Kozlowski: Living Large Answer separately POST 1 (minimum 250 words) Apply BOTH the theories of psychological and ethical egoism to this case. How would we analyze the motivation of Kozlowski’s actions applying the theory of psychological […]

Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not?

The Belief in God: Analyzing Faith Topic B: Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn's book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers […]

Describe in outline what consequentialist moral theory is. If you learned something interesting which you think will help you in your life, briefly explain what that is.

Wk2PH FIRST(200 word minimum) Define and describe the following:Describe in outline what consequentialist moral theory is.If you learned something interesting which you think will help you in your life, briefly explain what that is. SECOND (200 word minimum)Go to the HANDOUT: Case Studies in Readings and Lecture. Read Case 2. ATTACHED The Research Director. Put […]

Explain, “In spite of its apparent radicalness, Berkeley views his theory of reality as the most commonsensical. How would you defend this claim in your own words? In the end, is it really commonsensical?”

Discussion questions Some thinkers have argued that Descartes starts modern philosophy on a bad path because he based knowledge on certainty, and there are very few things in life that we can know with certainty. What do you think of this view? Remember it is important to reply back to any questions I or others […]

Read any one of the following provided four articles. Then write what is the author’s main argument? How does he support his main argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)?

Reflection Paper Topics Your assignment is to read any ONE of the following four articles: Roads to Serfdom The Frivolity of Evil How and How Not to Love Mankind What We Have to Lose Then, FOR THE ARTICLE YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE ON, you will type a 1000-1500 word response in which you address EACH […]

What do essentialist theories of human nature amount to? What do nomological theories (like Machery’s) of human nature amount to?

Reaction Paper Assignment Descartes (1641) comes to the conclusion at the end of Meditation 2 that what “I” refers to is a thinking thing. Humans in this view are essentially thinking things. Descartes ultimately came to the conclusion that only humans have minds, other animals being mere automata. Birch et al. (2020) explain that the […]

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