Aristotle

Explain Ross’s ethic of prima facie duties. Present and defend your view on whether the theory of prima facie duties gives the correct account of ethics and moral reasoning.

PHIL 1103 – 03: Introduction to Ethics For your first essay, answer one of the following questions: 1) Explain the natural law theory. How can it be supported? What do you consider to be the strongest objection against it? Present and defend your view on whether natural law theory gives the correct account of what […]

Create a closing post in which you pay tribute to what you’ve learned and to the classmates who helped you get to the end.

Assignment In Aristotle’s thought, virtuous people are courageous, generous, and just. You and your classmates have worked very hard this term, and in no small way these virtues have had a profound effect on you both individually and collaboratively. Create a closing post in which you pay tribute to what you’ve learned and to the […]

Watch and relate to any 2 videos from Section Three posted in Course Resources. Then briefly state what the key issue in each video is (one issue each, 2 issues total) and relate to course material for this section.

ASSIGNMENT 300-500 words, not counting replies to classmates Discuss at least three (3) key ideas/concepts discussed in this section as presented in the lecture for this Module (in class or as found in Readings and Resources). Your answers must directly reflect information from the lecture. After defining/explaining what these ideas/concepts are in your OWN WORDS, […]

What do you think Aristotle would have to say about the theory of “ideas” or “forms” that Plato expounds in the Republic?

ASSIGNMENT What do you think Aristotle would have to say about the theory of “ideas” or “forms” that Plato expounds in the Republic? Does he also have a theory of ideas, or forms, that we discover primarily in his Physics and Metaphysics? If so, how is it different, or not, from Plato’s? Which account is […]

Read “What democracy is and is not…” and compare it to Aristotle’s definition of democracy. Describe common characteristics and questions that both authors try to raise and address.

Democracy – Schmitter vs. Aristotle Read “What democracy is and is not…” and compare it to Aristotle’s definition of democracy. Describe common characteristics and questions that both authors try to raise and address. Outline differences in both notions and in the approach. How do you think both relate to your everyday experience with democracy Attached […]

Identify the type of evidence used in the novel utilizing Aristotle’s methods of persuasion. Examine why this evidence is used.

The Power of Thinking Without Thinking The resource to use: Novel: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinkinghttps://jtnthebe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Blink-The-Power-of-Thinking-Without-Thinking.pdf Chapters 1 and 2 Write a critical analysis essay examining the following: Summary of the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 What is the author’s argument (apparent purpose for writing the novel?) What is the point of writing […]

Write an essay of 3–4 pages in which you describe your philosophy of work, including in the essay the activities you completed earlier in the week.

Philosophy of work For this final assignment, imagine you are a philosopher like Kant, Aristotle, and the rest, and create your own philosophy of work. Assignment- Write an essay of 3–4 pages in which you describe your philosophy of work, including in the essay the activities you completed earlier in the week. With and introduction, […]

Write a paper that reflects and answers the 2 questions posted at the end of the attached paper(Aristotle’s Golden Mean”).

Interpersonal Communication/Speech- Aristotle’s Golden Mean” Aristotle’s Golden Mean: Read the ethical challenge Aristotle’s Golden Mean” attached to this file. Write a paper that reflects and answers the 2 questions posted at the end of the attached paper. Times New Roman, 12pt- 5 pages double spaced

Prepare and present a persuasive speech covering a topic that is appropriate to your audience. Incorporate external sources to support your position/argument and utilize Aristotle’s 3 Types of Proofs as forms of research.

Topic: Persuasive Presentation Assignment: Prepare and present a persuasive speech covering a topic that is appropriate to your audience. You must incorporate external sources to support your position/argument and utilize Aristotle’s 3 Types of Proofs as forms of research(logos, pathos, ethos).General Purpose: To PersuadeSpecific Purpose: PersuasiveOptions To Persuade Audience toChange Thinking or BehaviorAdopt your point […]

What, does Aristotle mean the “Function of Man” or purpose of mankind is to “Reason in accordance with virtue?”

ARISTOTLE (1) According to Aristotle, while people may disagree about to how to achieve it, everyone ultimately desires the same “End” or goal, which for Aristotle is “Happiness.” Why does he refer to it as an “Activity” that only “Man” can experience or appreciate? Why does he say neither animals nor children are “Happy” in […]

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