philosophy

Similar to the cell phone example in the talk by Horowitz, in this discussion you will clearly explain the key components of Kant’s deontology, utilitarianism, and the ethics of care through their application to a single dilemma or question. In your initial post, please give an example of an issue and then clearly explain how each moral theory would apply to your example. You may use the video by Damon Horowitz, as well as the material covered in the textbook, to help you in figuring out examples and applications of the theories. Be sure to clearly describe your example dilemma, as well as how each of the three moral theories apply.

What does it mean to say that something has instrumental value?  It seems evident enough that true belief ordinarily has some instrumental value.  What is the value of knowledge?  Knowledge may have greater instrumental value than mere true belief, but is that all there is to the matter?  Does knowledge also have non-instrumental (intrinsic) value?    ·       Why Knowledge Is More Valuable Than True Belief ·       Why Knowledge Has No Greater Instrumental Value Than True Belief ·       The Intrinsic Value of Knowledge ·       Is Knowledge Just a Fancy Form of True Belief?                Your essays should demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts and an ability to assess them critically.

Objective: Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.                             Mindset: Demonstrate the similarities and differences between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.       Instructions    We can never understand a particular culture without first understanding the religious basis behind it. We will look at the major religious philosophies held by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Prepare a chart and summary in which you depict the major elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. What are their main similarities and main differences? For a website on creating comparison charts, see: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/comparing-and-contrasting/ (Links to an external site.)   Rubric

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This assignment is to help you explore the roots of your own ethical perspective by comparing the two most basic approaches to ethical reasoning.  There are three parts to the body of the essay.  First, explain the basic principles of utilitarianism and deontology.  Second, present an example where you ask a clear ethical question and then apply utilitarianism and deontology to reach different answers.  Third, explain which theory offers a better approach to ethical decision-making and defend your choice with reasoning. Be sure to construct your paper as a standard essay, so begin with an introductory paragraph that includes a clear thesis statement, and follow that with the body of the essay.  Each paragraph in the body of your essay should begin with a clear topic sentence.  When the body of your essay is finished be sure to add a concluding paragraph that reviews the central points of your paper without adding any new ideas.  (Do not combine the final section of your paper with the concluding paragraph!)   The paper should be 3-4 pages in length, in size 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and follow APA or MLA format.  Make substantial use of course resources, with appropriate citations.

Objective: Articulate the different arguments for a secular vs. Christian worldview of when civilization began. Mindset: Acknowledge the different arguments for a secular vs. Christian worldview of when civilization began. Instructions There is limited knowledge in the academic world regarding the interrelationship between biblical and secular history. Understanding the Christian worldview alongside the secular worldview will enhance your understanding and wealth of biblical knowledge. Read Chapters 1-4 of the textbook by Chaffrey & Listle titled Old Earth Creationism on Trial. Prepare to discuss the different arguments for a secular vs. Christian worldview of when civilization began. Include the arguments and the strengths and weaknesses of each one you present.

I want you to write a sample introductory paragraph to a philosophy paper. You can use the prompt for the paper due next Friday if you like, but you don’t need to. What you need to do is provide a brief paragraph that does the three things listed above: (1) introduces the topic to be discussed, (2) states the thesis, and (3) lists the premises you will defend in order to demonstrate the truth of that thesis. Again, the topic doesn’t matter: it can be football, or mandatory mask orders, or Socrates, or your favorite color. What matters in this activity is the form of the thing: (1) introduce the topic, (2) present the conclusion you’re arguing for, (3) explain the reasons you will give to defend that conclusion

Possible topics would include questions such as some of the ones we have examined in class: What is the nature of reality?  Which metaphysical theory best explains reality (dualism, materialism, etc.)? What is the basis for ethical decision making?  How do we know anything?  Arguments for or against believing in god. Or, you might choose a specific issue relating to ethics or political philosophy. Such as examining the strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism; offering an analysis and potential solutions to the problem of evil; do people have a natural right to privacy? Which is more important, the common good or individual freedom? Why? Which regard to these topics, you should identify the problem or issue, then engage that issue using the claims of one or more philosophers who have offered their views on that particular issue. You might compare and contrast two or more philosophers on a specific issue. Another option would be to research a specific philosopher answering such questions as: what problem or problems were they trying to resolve? What factors explain their positions? If applicable, how did they respond to their opponents?

So far we have only had the opportunity to discuss about one and a half pieces by Plato in class, the Apology and the Symposium, although you should have already finished reading both these pieces, or are very close to doing so (since we were supposed to finish Symposium today). So far, we have learned about Plato’s style, his method, and his mentor Socrates, but not much about his philosophy as such, that is, his entire system of thought that he develops through his dialogues. Don’t worry, this will emerge as we progress, through the rest of the Symposium, as well as the Phaedo and Republic selections, but for now let’s just focus on what we know and have had the opportunity to talk about. It seems that Plato, following his mentor Socrates, holds that philosophy is a negative enterprise as much, if not more so, as it is a positive one. This means there is much that we must unlearn before we can actually learn or gain knowledge, i.e. we must discern what is not knowledge, or truth, before we can talk about what it actually is. This peculiar ability has been characterized as “Socratic Wisdom,” and is also related to Socrates’ ironic disposition, as well as Plato’s ironic style in his works. With this in mind, for your reflection, write 1-2 pages (double spaced) on what Socratic Wisdom is, and why it is important. How would you describe it in your own words? How does it work? What does it teach us? That is, what is the peculiar character of Socratic Wisdom to you? Also, I’d like you to discuss how this “wisdom” relates to Socrates the person as Plato shows him to us. For this, consider the various parts of the Symposium where Plato has the narrator or speaker in the dialogue mention aspects of Socrates’ personality, such as when Aristodemus and Socrates are in the way to the party (p. 17; 174d-175b), and in particular Alcibiades’ speech near the end of the dialogue (p. 52-9; 215b-220e and 223c-d), or any part of Socrates’ (i.e. “Diotima’s”) speech in the Apology (look especially to how Diotima/Socrates portrays “Eros” (Love) the god (daimon) at pp. 41-2; 202d-204a and her discussion of the Ladder of Love and Beauty Itself at p. 47-8; 210a-211b). While these examples give you a lot of parts of Symposium to consider, along with any other aspect of the text that you like, you don’t have to address all of these parts of the text. Rather, I’d like you to draw from different parts of the story of the Symposium that resonated with you, that you like or found interesting, that relate to both the person Socrates as portrayed by Plato and how this portrayal, particularly found in the speeches of Diotima (Socrates) and Alcibiades, touch upon the themes of Socratic Wisdom, irony, knowledge vs. opinion, and what we have characterized as the Socratic/Platonic “Criteria for Knowledge.” Be sure to address all of the points in the prompt, but do so however you see fit. Treat this as an essay (that is, a complete thought with an introduction, body and conclusion) to reflect on this question and try to answer it. While there is no right answer (that is, this is not a trick, answer what you honestly think), there are right and wrong ways to write this, and you’ll be graded mostly on how well thought out your answer is, how much you draw from the text and lectures (so, not merely all your own ideas, though that’s part of it), and so on. Focus mainly on the readings from the last week, particularly the Apology and Symposium

After reviewing the materials within this unit, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation covering the establishment of strategic goals and tactical objectives of various occupancy types as well as conditions that exist upon arrival. In addition, the hazards that exist must also be considered in the decision-making process regardless of whether these hazards are identified during the preplanning process or upon arrival to the incident. For this assignment, understanding all of the factors that go into decision making, create your PowerPoint presentation comparing cue-based and classical decision-making models for a single and a multi-family occupancy. Develop a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 10 to 12 slides that provides specific examples. Use at least two graphics to help support your presentation. You may use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary. Be sure to cite your sources in a reference slide, using proper APA formatting. The title and reference slides are not included in the slide count.