Philosophy

Moral

by / On June 17, 2022 / In Philosophy, Undergraduate

Moral Inconsistencies After doing a self-examination of your moral thinking, write below a brief comment (150-175 words) about the inconsistencies found in your moral reasoning. For example, you cannot be both a relativist and a proponent of universal moral laws; you cannot be a determinist and also believe in moral responsibility. You don't have to resolve the inconsistencies at this point;...

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by / On June 17, 2022 / In Philosophy, Undergraduate

This is a class discussion about Baby Theresa's case. A baby girl born anencephalic and her parents' decision to have her killed and her organs harvested to be used to save other sick babies. After reading the passage about her case below, and based on what you have learned in this course so far, post a brief comment (150-175 words) stating your opinion of the moral issues involved in the Baby...

Reality

by / On June 16, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 6"), Philosophy

What is most real? Chocolate chip cookies? Images of chocolate chip cookies? The Cookie Monster eating cookies? People eating cookies? A Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What is really real?What is the difference between appearance and reality? What is the basic stuff of the universe? Is there only one kind of thing or two kinds or many kinds of things? Is the really real stuff...

by / On June 15, 2022 / In Philosophy, Undergraduate

Craig: For section one of your essay, give three reasons why Craig argues that we are all philosophers. Be sure to explain how and why Craig arrives at this conclusion for each of these three points. For section two of your essay, provide and explain two or three points regarding what you think about Craigs claim.Essays must provide close readings of the text by explaining philosophical...

Paper

by / On June 12, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 6"), Philosophy

In 1000 - 1500 words, take up an argument supporting or opposing one of Nietzsche's claims. This paper should include:A title page in APA style. No abstract required.An introduction with some kind of attention getting device and thesis statement.A clear thesis where you:establish your position andpreview your main points in support of that position.A main point where you explain Nietzsche's...

Challenges

by / On June 9, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 7"), Philosophy

Warm-Up Activity 7.1: Review APA Code of EthicsThis week, take time to review Standard 8: Research and Publication of Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct With the 2010 Amendments, located under your weekly resources.Warm-Up Activity 7.2: IRBs and Human ParticipantsRead the information located under your weekly resources about Institutional Review Boards and experiments with...

Code

by / On June 8, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 7"), Philosophy

This week, review Standard 5: Advertising and Other Public Statements, Standard 6: Record Keeping and Fees, Standard 9: Assessment, and Standard 10: Therapy of the APA Code of Ethics, located under your weekly resources.Warm-Up Activity 6.2: Ethic Codes and RecommendationsWhile the APA Code of Ethics will be the standard that most psychologists follow, and is the one that all members of the...

Paper

by / On June 7, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 6"), Philosophy

Climate Change

by / On June 7, 2022 / In APA (edition "APA 7"), Philosophy

How has your perspective on the topic changed since the beginning of the course? How? If not, why do you think it stayed the same?What is the most interesting/surprising thing that you learned about your topic since the beginning of the course?If you could propose any solution to your social problem, what would that solution be?How has your understanding of the subject been informed by your...

Philosophy: Ethics

by / On June 7, 2022 / In Philosophy, Undergraduate

Explore and discuss the topic of natural law. In addressing this issue, explain the moral theories of Augustine and Aquinas. Next, with reference to Letter From a Birmingham Jail, explain the ways that Martin Luther King, Jr. uses this theory to argue in support of equal rights for African Americans. Write a five to six page essay answering one of the following questions (12 pt. font,...