ASSIGNMENT 1.What are the biggest debates between science and ethics today? Can you predict what some of the future debates might be? Use examples from the reading and cite your sources. How were scientific methods of reason established during the Enlightenment introduced into CHOOSE ONE: philosophy, literature, politics or economics? 3.Were the scientific advancements of […]
Discuss what happens when a psychological study suggests a scientific finding that opposes the Bible?
As we begin our class, think about how you believe modern psychology and Christianity/the Bible fit together. Truly take time to think about what you know about Christianity and the Bible, as well as modern psychology based on empiricism, and reflect on the following questions before posting your response to the question below: Where do […]
Merleau-Ponty distinguishes his position from intellectualism or idealism on the one hand and empiricism or realism on the other hand. Explain how he mediates between the two positions.
Merleau-Ponty distinguishes his position from intellectualism or idealism on the one hand and empiricism or realism on the other hand. Explain how he mediates between the two positions.
Explain the core beliefs of rationalism and empiricism, two major intellectual camps in Modern philosophy.
Term Research Paper Choose one topic from the following prompts and compose an essay. Format: approximately 5-7 pages (12pt, double–spaced) Essay due: Saturday, May 15th Suggested Topics: 1. Explain the core beliefs of rationalism and empiricism, two major intellectual camps in Modern philosophy. 2. What is the conception of substance crucial to modern philosophers? Explain […]
Discuss possible philosophical considerations and do so with particular respect to Kant and Mill as exemplarsof deontological and consequentialist options in modern ethical thought.
Midterm Essay Questions Philosophy 1: Introduction to Philosophy Winter 2021 From the following 3 essay topics, choose 2 and write essays in response. Please do not write more than 2 nor less than 2. (This format is exactly the same as the midterm.) You should be able to write a good essay using nothing more […]