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Philosophy questions and answers in May 2016

"Why study philosophy" at  https://youtu.be/tuPmSDun9LE  After reading the article you chose for your essay, discuss what you learned about the value of studying philosophy fr...
Your Moral Compass In this reflection paper, discuss your own basis for ethical and moral decisions. The Moral Theories in the textbook include: Ethical Subjectivism, Cultural Relativism, Utilitariani...
Finding Your Moral Compass In this reflection paper, discuss your own basis for ethical and moral decisions. The Moral Theories in the textbook include: Ethical Subjectivism, Cultural Relativism, Util...
What is my favorite dessert and where would I be able to find it? 
Many food labels involve terms that have multiple meanings.  For example, in the United States 'natural' has no legally specified definition.   In Canada however, a food labeled 'natural' c...
People should use evidence to draw conclusions; however, 'evidence' does not mean 'what people should use to draw conclusions.'  What argument is most similar to the one we considered as a de...
How does one prove that there is an external world?
Is the following argument valid? (~ A Ú  B) ∙ L ~  A  º L ∴ ~ B Select one: a. Yesb. Noc. Yes and Nod. It is impossible to say (verbiage corruption).
What can we say about the following argument?               A ⊃ (∼B ∙ ∼A)               ∼A v B                      ∴∼A ≡ B Select one: a. It is valid. ...
Suppose James and Kathryn give the following argument: 'Inappropriate' is 'inappropriate.'  You shouldn't say anything inappropriate.  So you shouldn't say 'inappropriate.' What's ...
Many food labels involve terms that have multiple meanings.  For example, in the United States 'natural' has no legally specified definition.   In Canada however, a food labeled 'natural' c...
I believe I understand what the ethical relativist would say - that even though it is morally unacceptable in some cultures (i.e., US), the Kalanga tribe exists with their own set of cultural beliefs ...
Need help with an assignment.  Directions:  Write a 1 1/2 page essay for each question, responding to the prompt. Each essay should have an introduction, thesis, body, and conclusion. Topic: Find an...
Hello, Is there anyone that can help me formulate or even write a case study analysis paper for the following moral dilemma?  The trapped Mining Crew "You are  part of a four-person mining expeditio...
I need help with my answering these questions for my critical thinking assignment. Question 1 Describe the two ways that students normally study in a typical college course. Why do these techniques fa...
which of the following constitutes a difference between "the many things" and the forms?
Who is your role model and why? Tell me why. Ain't nothing but a mistake btw 
We might say a society is just if and only if it is organized so that the distribution of wealth within works to the benefit of the least well off. Do you agree with this conceptual theory of what a j...
1. According to a common sense view, when we observe a red apple under normal viewing conditions, our idea of the apple's shape resembles a shape that exists independently of us, and our idea of the a...
Hi ProfM. Could you please help me answer this question? You have helped me before in the past and I always get an "A".  Thank you -Georgiabuterfly. When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve...
Provide an example of a possible confusion between theological beliefs and ethical principles in a commonly-held religious belief system. Are there practices within this faith that might be critiqued ...
Describe an important problem faced by society today (e.g., income inequality, gun violence, online privacy). Provide your own analysis by asking—and answering—a relevant question from at least th...
In "The Concept of Genocide Reconsidered," Mohammed Abed argues that there are several surprising ways in which the concept of genocide "corresponds in its formulation" to 'homicide.' Begi...
Please help me answer this?We might say a society is just if and only if it is organized so that the distribution of wealth within works to the benefit of the least well off. Do you agree with this co...
According to Aristotle, a vice is Not having any of a virtue. Not having enough of a virtue An excess or a deficiency of a characteristic. A type of action based upon bad motivation.
I have provided attachments for my class discussion and the prompts that the instructor wants us to respond to. From reading the attachments. Would you be able to respond to her prompts?: Instructor's...
 What is polygenic inheritance? How does it work? I need a good explanation please. Detailed.
What are three primary ethical issues involved in globalization? How do you personally feel about globalization? Does it have any impact on your life?
What are the primary dangers to the planet and human life in the 21st century?
Briefly discuss the following terms in Philosophy: Utilitarianism, epistemology, argument and metaethics
PHI445 I just sent in a question and only had it partially answered. Let me approach this another way.  This is how the instructor wrote the question. Take the position that Starbucks is guided by ut...
Hello I am taking a philosophy 103 class at ashford university and I have to write a paper on whether social media enhances or hinders interpersonal relationships. I took the stance that social media ...
the  Lucky Letter:  https://youtu.be/2kZLfqGHwxM What is the essential claim/premise of this episode? What language function is this entire film? What kind of language function is the chain letter ...
Prepare: In your first post in this discussion, you will become familiar with the case of Abercrombie & Fitch by means of the relevant material in the Required Resources this week. There is also a...
PHIL 230e Essay Question  False Consciousness is a difficult problem to understand. It's not simply the idea that someone is duping us, because false consciousness can exist in the absence of any i...
Who is said to be the first philosopher on record and what did he think everything came from?
Who devised some famous paradoxes, like that of Achilles and the Tortoise & what was he trying to prove?
Everything in Moderation Identify an act that you believe is considered moderate. Identify the excess and deficiency of this act.
Which is the moral theory that the truth of moral claims and which values people should adopt vary across cultures divided by times and places. What is morally permissible in one culture may be morall...
Hi, I need help with this essay assignment. I Thank you for taking the time to help. Please read and go through all attachments. Incase if the attachments were incorrectly attached than I have also pl...
Why does Plato try to prove their are three parts of the human soul?
philosophy questions here. please expert help me I attached file. 1. If you are on the Moon, what kind of rights do you not have? A. legal rights B. natural right C. moral rights D. ethical rights 2. ...
What is philosophy? The author and authority for the course thus far, their birth and death dates and the language in which they worked. What is metaphysics? What is the Homeric understanding of the s...
Using Virginia Held's article "Feminist Transformations of Ethical Theory" as a foundation, explain three things that you did not know about feminist thought that you found interesting and/or in...
reconstruct Mill's argument that happiness must be the highest good
Prompt #2:At the beginning of the film, Paul places far greater value on protecting his familythan on protecting his neighbors. However, as the film progresses, his sense of obligation to hisneighbors...
Unit 7E: 10 Questions - Utilitarian Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. Unit 7E: Utilitarian...
Unit 7D: 10 Questions - Kantian Deontological Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. Unit 7D: K...
Unit 7C: 13 Questions - Confucian Social-Harmony Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. Unit 7C...
Unit 7B: 13 Questions - Daoist Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. Unit 7B: Daoist Ethics Re...
Unit 7A: 16 Questions - Aristotelian Virtue Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. Unit 7A: Ari...
Here are the questions for Unit 7A: Aristotelian Virtue Ethics, Please use the attached reading to answer the questions, please include the page number and paragraph used to support the answer given. ...
i need help with these papers please... i send this same problem about two weeks ago no one seems to help me out. please i need this papers by Friday or Saturday it due sunday.   Binette Fonge H U 4 ...
Given an argument or theory that contains unclear words and expressions, critique it for potential shifts in meaning. No one should get married. If you get married, you promise to stay with the person...
Multiple Choice Question Assignment: Related Reading Material Attached. Unit 4: Mind, Bodies and Personal Identity Related Reading: PDF files of the related reading have been attached for reference....
I need help with my Philosophy homework. I have attached a document explaining exactly what I need help with. Universal Human Rights Please construct a lively academic discussion of the following ques...
what are  the basic features of Jeremy Bentham's utilitarianism.
20 Multiple Choice Question Assignment: Related Reading Material Attached. 7 True or False  5 Multiple Choice 6 Fill In the Blank 2 Matching   Unit 6: Freedom and Responsibility Related Read...
25 Multiple Choice Question Assignment: Related Reading Material Attached. 3 True or False  9 Multiple Choice 11 Fill In the Blank 2 Matching  . Unit 5: Belief in God Related Reading: Blais...
33 Multiple Choice Question  Assignment:  Related Reading Material Attached. - 16 True or False  - 10 Multiple Choice - 5 Fill In the Blank - 2 Matching   Unit 4: Mind, Bodies and Persona...
You must: address the prompt(s) fully (write a paragraph for each);  (your response should be a well-thought-out paragraph for each); and  use standard English and grammar. 1.   Discuss the concep...
phi 208 week 3 discussion 1 Is it ever morally permissible to lie to someone?
Can we know if we have a soul? What about other people or animals? Please address the prompt(s) fully (write a paragraph);  use standard English and grammar
PHI 100 - Critical Thinking                                                                                                                  ...
Philosophy - Knowledge & Reality                                                          15 Multiple Choice Question Assignment to accompa...
Christianity taught by Augustine is a combination of what two fields of philosophy?
The descriptive thesis that everyone always acts in his or her own self-interest.
The belief that life is predetermined, fate, no free will exists because everything has been determined in advance
Consider the following quote by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, who believed that thought without language was impossible: "The limits of my language are the limits of my life." For more info...
Hi, I need help to answer the question below thanks. I need a good answer and explanation.  And please if you do not have background about this topic please just leave it. Thanks  Cohen argues that ...
For all arguments in the following examples, evaluate the argument using the ARG conditions as you understand them from the introduction offered in the book . If the passage does not contain an argume...
Exercise 1 For each of the following passages, state whether it contains an argument. If so, indicate the conclusion and state whether the argument is based on deductive entailment, conduction, analog...
In preparation for your first post in this discussion, you will become familiar with the case of Perdue Farms by means of the material listed under Required Resources (Generally). The specific task fo...
What, in your own words, does Aristotle mean by 'eudaiomonia'? For Aristotle, does the highest good of happiness include those moments when you experience intense pleasure? Why or why not? If, for Ari...
Truth tables do need to be drawn for some questions not sure which one though Question Two (worth 10 marks)(a) Translate this argument; and (b) test it for validity using a truth table method (eg. the...
Answer 2 essay questions. three pages each. 1. Value and Meaning: Explain and critically evaluate Nozick's definitions of value and meaning in chapter 15 and the supporting arguments he gives for t...
Compare and contrast Foundationalism and Coherentism.
Imagine you are roaming around in nature and picking up an object that speaks to you: a branch, flower, shell, etc. ; or finding yourself in a landscape that expresses who you are right now or who you...
Identify The Committed Fallacies:   Today I received a letter from my old roommate's and my apartment manager with a check for a refund for the deposit she and I put down on the apartment. Apparen...
(Philosophy Class) I'm writing a paper on "PSR" or Principle of Sufficient Reason, by Michael Della Rocca from Yale University.  In his paper, he writes about "explicability arguments". I just need t...
Could you solve this Philosophy Exam for me? I can give you much money, so please solve this asap! PHIL 110-51 - SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING 2016 FINAL EXAM NAME: Type Name Here INSTRUCT...
Introduction Analyze each of the following arguments to identify whether or not it exhibits a fallacy.  If it does, define the  type of fallacy you have identified. Deliverables: 1)Either you are wi...
Compare and contrast various views on substance such as materialism, dualism and idealism.
 Few colleges today are without experimental courses or curriculum. In their most sophisticated form, such as courses or curriculum are run side by side with traditional ones so that their effectiven...
Short answer. Apply the doctrine of double effect to the following two cases: Terror Bomber and Strategic Bomber. In order to apply the doctrine to these two cases, you'll?...
Please write  250-400 words for each question Thank you ASIAN PHILOSOPHY PLEASE ANSWER BRIEFLY AND CLEARLY EACH QUESTION AT LEAST 2 OR 3 PARAGRAPH, or 250-400 WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION-ANSWER 1. Give a...
Writing Assignment - Introduction to Philosophy Watch two short video clips answer the respective questions on the attachment.  • Follow Assignment Instructions provided • Must follow Writing Ass...
Please answer each question briefly and clearly in 250-400 words, 2 or 3 paragraph Thank you ASIAN PHILOSOPHY PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION AT LEAST 2 OR 3 PARAGRAPH, 250-400 WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION-ANS...
Please answer completely each question by question ASIAN PHILOSOPHY PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION AT LEAST 2 OR 3 PARAGRAPH, MAXIMUM 500 WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION-ANSWER 1. Give a comparative analysis of ...
Is it possible for individuals to flourish if others with whom they are connected are not also flourishing? Consider this with respect to Aristotle's account of Eudaimonia and MacIntyre's account ...
1. Which of the following is not an element of the "Socratic method?" a. Dialectic b. Rhetoric c. Ignorance d. Irony e. Maieutics 2. Which element of the "Socratic method" includes a structure...
 Analyze each of the following arguments to identify whether or not it exhibits a fallacy.  If it does, define the fallacy you have identified. 1. Either you are with us or you are against us.  Sin...
fter reading the synopsis (or viewing the episode), write a substantive response (at least 350 words) and post it in the forum. Your thread must address the first question below. You may also address ...
what is the mean of perceptual relativism in philosophy? give an example
1. The function of positions and "roles" in social explanation 2.The concepts of "agents" vs. "actors" in social explanation
Present your own views on abortion in the context of what you have learned in this course, from the Thomson article and other reading we have done, and defend your views in purely rational terms.
What are the three epistemological worries that Harman brings up in regards to whether we are justified in believing some premise? Understand these three worries and Harman?...
After reading the synopsis (or viewing the episode), write a substantive response (at least 350 words) and post it in the forum. Your thread must address the first question below. You may also address...
Unit One Study Guide 1. There is evidence of philosophical thinking developing in various parts of the world as early as? (Lecture Material) 2. The first person credited with calling himself a philoso...
One possible danger of a rationalist view of human nature is that...
The importance of conceptual/linguistic analysis in social science (Wittgenstein/Winch)

1. What do linguistic anthropologists mean in saying that another social practice is "rational"? 2.  The importance of conceptual/linguistic analysis in social science (Wittgenstein/Winch)

According to Hobbes, what is the commonwealth? Why doesn't Hobbes believe that the sovereign can be put to death in a just manner? At the same time, why can't the sovereign ever be accused of inju...
What is the will to power? (Answer: it is the main driving force in people: achievement, ambition, and a striving to achieve the highest position in life.) What is the 'state of nature' for Hobbes...
What are the three epistemological worries that Harman brings up in regards to whether we are justified in believing some premise? Understand these three worries and Harman's response to them. What ...
How does Derek Parfit understand personal identity? 
Applying Kant is one of the more difficult concepts for students to apply in this course. In an effort to make this easier to understand, this DT will allow you to practice this concept. Identify a li...
An argument paper on how social media hinders interpersonal relationships. You can add to this paper but I want the paper to be even stronger and clear. The paper has to be in APA style in 1,200 words...
Agree or disagree with Kant's thesis that acts that are not universalizable or use persons, are wrong even if they bring about good results or consequences. Instructions For this assignment you will...
Discuss the application of either the first or second version of Kant's Categorical Imperative to the issue of gay marriage.
Recognizing the daimon in others is an example of... A. eros as an objective value. B. Eros as a subjective value. C. Eros as passion.  or D. Eros as emotion
Read the following passage and answer these question:  "since Venus rotates so slowly, we might be tempted to conclude that Venus like Mercury, keeps one face always toward the Sun. if this hypothesi...
Evaluate the following theories using the TEST formula. As part of your evaluation: a. State the claim to be evaluated. b. indicate what phenomenon is being explain c. specify at least one alternative...
Evaluate the following theories using the TEST formula. As part of your evaluation: a. State the claim to be evaluated. b. indicate what phenomenon is being explain c. specify at least one alternative...
Evaluate the following theories using the TEST formula. As part of your evaluation: a. State the claim to be evaluated. b. indicate what phenomenon is being explain c. specify at least one alternative...
How many licks does it take to get to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Greetings; regarding, PHILOSOPHY PHI-286 Contemporary Ethics  Edit School:Thomas Edison State College (Thomas Edison State)* How can I prepare for the midterm.  What to expect? Thank you/
Explain the reasoning behind economic efficiency theory and Corrective Justice Theory. 
What are the top religions in the world, along with their membership numbers?
inactivation of one chromosome in females to prevent problems with gene dosage X-Chromosome inactivation Embryo Migration Compaction Placentation
1)What is Gyekye's objection to Wiredu's" degrees of personhood" view? Why does Gyekye think it is wrong, and what would he replace it with?  2) In "Akan philosophy of the person,?...
Question: Abortion is murder, because murder is intentionally killing an innocent person.  Therefore, abortion is wrong. Explicit premises: Implicit premises: The rate of drowning increases with the ...
Most people who advocate physician-assisted suicide (PAS) propose a number of limiting conditions on its use.  According to the first (theoretical) slippery slope argument  against PAS which we con...
Is screening for, and then terminating, disabled fetuses compatible with the virtues required of a good parent? Or does it violate a parental ideal of unconditional love, fo...
Discuss Nietzsche notion of freedom. How is it related to the herd.
Is it ever morally permissible to lie to someone?  Describe a circumstance in which it seems that lying might make more people happy than telling the truth.  Would lying be the right thing to do in ...
Two bits.  First one is easy.   I'm having trouble formulating objections to Frankfurt's "Freedom of Will and Concept of a Person." And secondly, problems/worries that apply to each of the two claim...
Please see attachment. There are 25 multiple questions and needs to be completed within the next two hours!!! 1. QUESTION 1 1. All cogent arguments are valid. True False 4 points QUESTION 2 1. 1. Whic...
the test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. I hope you can finish it in the following 2 hours! Thanks!. 1. QUESTION 1 1. All cogent arguments are valid. True False 4 points QUESTION 2 1. 1. Whi...
I have a quiz that has 25 questions on Philosophy. Do you think you can handle it because it is timed for 3 hours and all of them are multiple choice questions.
QUESTION 1 True or False? The following passage is an example of semantic ambiguity: "The boys chased the girls, and they giggled a lot."  True  False 2 points    QUESTION 2 True or False??...
Essay about Front Page Test, Stakeholders Theory, Justice Theory.  Sevellon Demiwidget Seth Bringhampton has worked as an engineer at Sevellon Demiwidget for the last 25 years. The company's corpo...
For Kant morality is the realm of freedom. What does this tell us about Kant's theory of human nature
What is Thomas Hobbes notion of happiness and how does it differ from Aristotle's notion of happiness
Theory - cultural relativism  topic - free education Use the ethical theory you pick to explain your position .you do not need to use outside sources ,but you must use material from the text to back ...
Topic: Androids and the Mind/Body Problem Note: In order to fulfill this assignment, you need to have read the Group Discussion Board Forum 1 Instructions, the Star Trek synopsis and/or episode found...
I don't understand how to do these. I am having a hard time finding examples to look at also.  Deliverables 1. Abortion is murder, because murder is intentionally killing an innocent person. Therefor...
1.  Describe the prospects for establishing a "Critical Society" as described by Graham Sumner.   Your response should be at least 200 words in length. (reference: http://www.gutenberg.org/file...
1) We encountered a plethora of views on the support of the earth among the various Presocratic philosophers. Provide an exegesis of each (Thales, Anaximander, Empedocles, Democritus). Which do you fi...
Who is a philosopher, in the original sense of the world? A) Someone who studies the stars and planets. B) A person primarily interested in the truth about moral matters. C) A lover and pursuer of wis...
can u please help i'm having trouble with the venn diagram and symbolic form . Phil 004 -Critical Thinking Spring 2016 Prof. Carboni RE: Second Essay Prompt Due Date: Friday, May 6th The primary ob...
I want to know how to do these questions, thank you •1 Specify an interpretation showing that each of the g is invalid. l• (x) (Ax D Bx) / (x) (Ex 3 Ax) 2• (X) (Ax 3 Ex) (XXBX) / (x) Ax (Ex) Ax/...
I do not understand this discussion post. :-( It makes absolutely no sense to me...and half of the class either. Please help. Creating a valid argument typically requires putting your argument into a ...
See Attachment for full details please!! Your assignment is to read McCloskey's short article found in the Reading & Study folder in Module/Week 7 and respond to each of the questions below. You...
Essays for 1301 Final Exam                                  Suppose you had the option  of doubling the total amount of happiness in the world by eithe...
Abortion is murder, because murder is intentionally killing an innocent person.  Therefore, abortion is wrong. Explicit premises: Implicit premises: The rate of drowning increases with the rate of ic...
I need help with my Philosophy homework assignment. I have attached a document explaining what I need help with. Mill famously argued that the ethical action is what leads to the greatest amount of ha...
Identify the main point and the supporting points of each argument: Throughout history, people have disagreed about moral issues.  This isn't true about science, because science is objective, and p...
Outline what Pullman calls the principle of respect for human dignity. What support does he give for this principle? Outline Decker's argument that there are no universal ethical principles. Does th...
Demonstrate your understanding of Aristotle's account of the nature of virtue through discussing the specific virtue of generosity as follows [20 points]: First, briefly explain how this theory appl...
Essays for 1301 Final Exam Suppose you had the option of doubling the total amount of happiness in the world by either doubling the happiness of existing people or doubling the number of people in the...
Hello there I need help with my PHL class assignment. The assignment details ar below. Thank you  I need to answer these three question in two pages or so , and double spaced.   Advice:  Avoiding q...
I dentify the main point and the supporting points of each argument: Throughout history, people have disagreed about moral issues.  This isn't true about science, because science is objective, and ...
I need help with my Philosophy homework. I have attached a document explaining with what I need help with. Mill's Principle of Utility What, according to Mill, is greatest happiness principle? Exactly...
Does minimizing suffering really equal creating goodness?  The heart of the matter this week is that by minimizing suffering we automatically create goodness - however, I don't necessarily think that...
Which of the following is a common myth about philosophy? A) Philosophical questions are hard to answer, and the answers often give rise to further philosophical questions. B) Reading philosophy in a ...
Which of the following branches of philosophy does not involve questions related to values? A) Moral B) Metaphysics C) Social D) Political
Microsoft Word - 104_S16_Study Guide for Final Exam.doc Give a comparative examination of Buddhist double truth account and Zhuang Zi's basic methodological strategy (i.e., his vers...
Microsoft Word - 104_S16_Study Guide for Final Exam.doc Give a comparative analysis of Zhuang Zi's and Aristotle's views on identities of things.  Steps: (1) briefly explain Aris...
Microsoft Word - 104_S16_Study Guide for Final Exam.doc 1 -Briefly explain Sankara's characterization of Brahman. 2 -Briefly explain the distinction between the 'orthodox' and 'unorthodox' s...
Microsoft Word - 104_S16_Study Guide for Final Exam.doc 1 - What is the relation between metaphysical dao, de and performance dao? 2 - How does Lao Zi look at the relation between being and non-being ...
Microsoft Word - 104_S16_Study Guide for Final Exam.doc Briefly specify the following terms: (1)  metaphysics dao (2)  de in its general sense and in its specific sense regarding human beings (3)  ...
what is the difference between immanent causation and transient causation according to Edward Feser's book Aquinas?
according to your religion explain why you think scientist don't believe in God?
Suppose that an accountant for a bank notices a 5 percent reduction in profits for a certain quarter of operations. The accountant identifies four sources of increased costs that might account for thi...
All members of the American Medical Association in this beautifully diverse and very rich country who are dedicated and professionals in their own right are remarkable people holding academic degrees ...
What type of explanation is primary in the following statement:  Life can exist on Earth because the planet's orbit is at a distance from the sun that allows for the presence of water in all three ...
I'm sure you won't mind taking your cousin's little brother, Elmer, to the movies, today, because__________________________________.(appeal to pity) what is the answer? please
where is the turning points and how socrates redirect the discussions. think about where the discussion in the dialogue is coming from and were it is going.
Who was Gandhi, who/what did he oppose, and what was the principal of ahimsa that he lived by?
What are some of the epistemology questions that a philosopher might ponder.
Hello, I have a philosophy final coming up and would like help answering these questions in order to prepare Philosophy 210 | Moral Thinking | Timmons | Spring 2016 | Final Exam Instructions For the f...
Professional Ethics Essay (1000 words) Hello, Please complete the essay for me. I am attaching the essay question. I am also attaching a solution from another student (it is the graded file) so please...
Plantinga constructs a defense rather than a theodicy to answer the logical problem of evil
We joked a little in class about Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Marx and Nietzsche meeting at an ice cream shop, each choosing his own special flavor of disappointment or suffering, each plotting his own ...
28. According to functionalism, a reasonable account of what it means to understand Chinese is something like the following: S understands Chinese iff when confronted with Chinese questions S can resp...
in attached file, I want all responses of questions. Each response should be about two paragraphs I want you to use the examples, metaphors and analogies from the text to help you better understand th...
1. ____B___. The study of knowledge and the process of learning is known as ____________ in philosophy? (A) Metaphysics (C) Ethics (B) Epistemology (D) Dualism 2. ____C___. The Stoics believed that pe...
43. Consider the following argument for God.
It is possible that God exists. God is not a contingent being, that is, either it is not possible that God exists or it is necessary that God exists. Hen...
41. Imagine that man1, who is carbon-based, and man2, who is silicon-based, are functionally equivalent. Were they each to see apple p under the same situation x, for example, they would each say "T...
If x is causally necessary for y, then it is necessary that y is ___________________________________________________ for x. 2. Construct an evil twin for the following valid argument form: P1:   If ...
35. According to the design argument, since the universe resembles man-made machines, and since man-made machines are caused by planning intelligence, we can infer that the universe is caused by plann...
Tom Regan says that we all have equal inherent value by virtue of being 'experiencing subjects of a life'. What does it mean to be an 'experiencing subject of a life'? Do you think that being ...
37. Humans may very well have the genuine freedom to make sentient beings suffer in the most drastic of ways. But why wouldn't that fact provide a sufficient explanation for how there can be sufferi...
42. "Imagine a guy," says an objector to Pascal's Wager, "who threatens his wife with great torture if she does not stay with him, but great pleasure if she does stay with him. Most people wou...
44. How might the theist go about showing the famous boulder argument to be unsound? 
1. If God can create a boulder that he cannot lift, then he is not all-powerful (since he would not be able to l...
50. One popular objection to Pascal's Wager is that even if S is convinced that it is most pragmatic to believe that God exists, S might not be able to make himself believe in God (for our beliefs a...
33. Let L be the law that corpses do not come back to life after rotting for a month or longer. Since this seems like an inviolable law, most people are not going to trust those who report that subjec...
25. A common objection to eliminative materialism is that it is believed only if it is false. What is the key premise in the argument for that objection? (a) Eliminative materialists assert that elimi...
In the Republic, Glaucon presents an argument concerning "the nature and origin of justice" In order to explain Glaucon's argument, you will have to discuss, in detail, each of its four premises...
Compare and contrast utilitarian and Kantian ethics
Describe some lessons that we can learn from the Zimbardo Experiment
I need help asap for the NK Proofs in this attachment. PHILOS 211: Sixth Problem Set Due: Thursday, May 5. Complete the problems on a separate page; if you use more than one page, please staple all sh...
24. If the physical past guarantees the physical future, then this poses a potential problem for dualistic interactionism. What is that problem? (a) Dualistic interactionism would be forced to hold th...
23. According to classical physics, the net energy of the universe is supposed to stay constant. Why might this be seen as a problem for dualistic interactionism? (a) To start a body moving is to give...
13. The following argument may seem powerful at first, but upon consideration it is rather impotent. Explain why. The hard determinist says that we should accept determinism and reject free will. But ...
10. What does a Frankfurt style case intend to show?(a) That we lack control over our actions even in those moments when we seem to have control.(b) That control is not required for free action.(c) Th...
3.  _______.    The philosophy of Naturalism is a significant component of which of the following philosophers/philosophies?             (A)       Aristotle           ?...
Please provide a thorough exposition on the reading attached. Then provide disadvantages/criticism on it. 600 words