Metaphysics

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 […]

What is artificial and what is natural? Present a three-paragraph analysis that provides a distinction between natural and artificial

Natural vs Artificial What is artificial and what is natural? According, to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) the “Spirit of Sport” involves the ethical pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of natural talent. Of course, WADA uses this statement as an argument to ban doping as an “artificial enhancer”. Getting the facts straight […]

Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant.

Analytical Essay Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant. In what ways does Nietzsche “go further” than Kant in his critique of metaphysics? Do you think Nietzsche’s radical critique of metaphysics is justified? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast Hume’s empiricist skepticism with Kant’s transcendental idealism by focusing on the single issue of causality.

Social Issues Plaguing the African American Community. Compare and contrast Hume’s empiricist skepticism with Kant’s transcendental idealism by focusing on the single issue of causality. Why does Hume reject real causality? How does Kant answer Hume’s skeptical view of causality? you find Kant’s response to Hume adequate? Why or why not? The paper must contain […]

Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant.

PHI 310 Analytical Essay 2 Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant. In what ways does Nietzsche “go further” than Kant in his critique of metaphysics? Do you think Nietzsche’s radical critique of metaphysics is justified? Why or why not? Click here to download a handout […]

Outline the origin of Metaphysics and Its Significance

Metaphysics and Its Significance This essay presents the concept of metaphysics as a branch of philosophy. Additionally, the essay outlines the origin of this concept from ancient and medieval philosophers and its significance to modern studies. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy. Ancient and Medieval philosophers defined metaphysics as the science which studied “the first […]

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