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September 20, 2023

The Meaning of Life Chapter 16 of our textbook focuses on several different ethical theories.  Ethics is the branch of philosophy that seeks to determine the ‘best life’ for human being

The Meaning of Life Chapter 16 of our textbook focuses on several different ethical theories.  Ethics is the branch of philosophy that seeks to determine the 'best life' for human beings.  There are two popular theories that seem to be at odds: Utilitarianism (focuses on the consequences of an action, […]
September 20, 2023

Other Minds & the External World Based on the readings from Chapter 6 in our textbook what can you say about your sensory experiences? Are they to be believed? Why or why not? Do we act

Other Minds & the External World Based on the readings from Chapter 6 in our textbook what can you say about your sensory experiences? Are they to be believed? Why or why not? Do we actually have any reason(s) to believe that our sensory experiences are 'as they seem'? If […]
September 20, 2023

For this journal assignment please reflect on skepticism. What is it? Is it valuable?  Can there be ‘too much’ skepticism?  What are some things we should always be skeptical about?  Sh

For this journal assignment please reflect on skepticism. What is it? Is it valuable?  Can there be 'too much' skepticism?  What are some things we should always be skeptical about?  Should we be skeptical of our own minds? What about the minds of others?   This journal entry should be at […]
September 16, 2023

Final assignment for PHI 2010

Please take this opportunity to start thinking about your final assignment for PHI 2010. For your final assignment get ready to delve deeper into applied philosophy.  Please choose a disciplinary area that you could see yourself potentially working in one day (or that you would simply like to reflect on).  Some examples, though […]
September 16, 2023

For Journal 4 please review Sarah K. Paul’s ‘John Doe and Richard Roe’ (page 241) from our textbook.  In this Paul writes that we often use ‘internal promptings’ as evidence f

For Journal 4 please review Sarah K. Paul's "John Doe and Richard Roe" (page 241) from our textbook.  In this Paul writes that we often use 'internal promptings' as evidence for our beliefs.  What, exactly, does she mean here?  Do you agree with her?  Why or why not? Please submit […]
September 11, 2023

You will find numerous reports concerning a California school district that voted to paint over a mural in the high school. The Life of Washington was painted by Depression-era artist Vi

Select one of the following options to research for this discussion: Option 1: Google <California Washington mural>. You will find numerous reports concerning a California school district that voted to paint over a mural in the high school. The Life of Washington was painted by Depression-era artist Victor Arnautoff. Option […]
September 11, 2023

Explain the general relation between virtue and the soul (according to Aristotle). Next, explain Aristotle’s distinction between virtues of thought and virtues of character.NicomacheanEt

In Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 13, Aristotle introduces his conception of “virtue.” Explain the general relation between virtue and the soul (according to Aristotle). Next, explain Aristotle’s distinction between virtues of thought and virtues of character. NicomacheanEthics.pdf
September 11, 2023

Knowledge & Things ‘not observed’ In Chapter 4 of our textbook P.F. Strawson writes in ‘The Justification of Induction’ (page 178) about the process of inductive reasoning.  For this dis

Knowledge & Things 'not observed' In Chapter 4 of our textbook P.F. Strawson writes in "The Justification of Induction" (page 178) about the process of inductive reasoning.  For this discussion board share your thoughts on whether we 'ought' to justify inductive reasoning.  Please make sure to support your answer (hint: […]
September 8, 2023

I think people have the right to believe whatever they want. The problem with people believing whatever they want is the actions they take based on that belief can sometimes hurt others

I NEED A RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING: I think people have the right to believe whatever they want. The problem with people believing whatever they want is the actions they take based on that belief can sometimes hurt others and be unethical. The example given by Clifford about his ship […]
September 4, 2023

Do you agree that wisdom/critical thinking is a better predictor of well-being than intelligence? To answer, you will have to define what the following terms mean for you:

In 2012, Psychologist Heather Butler studied the importance that critical thinking plays in our everyday lives. "Critical thinking is not just the new buzzword in education. Critical thinking involves real outcomes that can be measured, predicted, and—perhaps for the negative life events—avoided" (Butler, 2012, p. 725). In 2013, studies by […]
September 4, 2023

In Lara Buchak’s ‘When is Faith Rational?’  (page 115) an account of what it means to have faith that a friend is trustworthy is given.  Explain, in your own words, her accou

In Lara Buchak's "When is Faith Rational?"  (page 115) an account of what it means to have faith that a friend is trustworthy is given.  Explain, in your own words, her account.  Please remember that your journal should be 250 words and should be reflective.  Don't forget to pay attention […]
September 4, 2023

In Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 7, Aristotle concludes that the fundamentally human mode of life is an activity guided by thinking and reason: We have found, then, that the human

In Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 7, Aristotle concludes that the fundamentally human mode of life is an activity guided by thinking and reason: “We have found, then, that the human function is activity of the soul in accord with reason or requiring reason… Moreover, we take the human function to […]
September 4, 2023

The current economy has taken a toll on the healthcare industry and is damaging lives.  Individuals are making decisions to either eat or purchase medication for acute or chronic diseas

M1.L1: Uninsured: Discussion 88 unread replies.88 replies. Module 1: Lesson 1 Discussion The current economy has taken a toll on the healthcare industry and is damaging lives.  Individuals are making decisions to either eat or purchase medication for acute or chronic diseases. More and more families are facing layoffs or […]
September 4, 2023

Write a 350- to 700-word analysis of the ways the ethical perspectives presented can impact real-world scenarios, particularly in the workplace: · Explain how the different ethical pers

   Write a 350- to 700-word analysis of the ways the ethical perspectives presented can impact real-world scenarios, particularly in the workplace: · Explain how the different ethical perspectives(deontology, rights ethics, ethical egoism, and unitarianism work in real-world scenarios. · Briefly describe a situation that has happened in your life […]
September 1, 2023

Part 1 of our textbook starts with a section ‘Does God Exist’.  For this assignment please select 1 of the readings from this section (*note: do not select the reading by Louise Antony

Part 1 of our textbook starts with a section "Does God Exist".  For this assignment please select 1 of the readings from this section (*note: do not select the reading by Louise Antony as that was covered in the Discussion Board this week) and write a reflection/reaction on the reading.  […]
September 1, 2023

Belief without Evidence For this discussion board please review W.K. Clifford’s ‘The Ethics of Belief’ (page 85 in our textbook) and address 1 of the following questions (in at least 25

Belief without Evidence For this discussion board please review W.K. Clifford's "The Ethics of Belief" (page 85 in our textbook) and address 1 of the following questions (in at least 250 words) – What does Clifford say about our 'right to believe'?  Do you agree, why or why not? In […]
August 29, 2023

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For these assignments, you will be required to complete the worksheets according to McDills explanation of his sermon preparation me

 STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For these assignments, you will be required to complete the worksheets according to McDill’s explanation of his sermon preparation method in 12 Essential Skills of Great Preaching. Each worksheet focuses on a specific skill and will assist you developing proficiency with the McDill Method that […]
August 29, 2023

In the introduction to our translation of Nicomachean Ethics, Terrence Irwin (the editor and translator of our text) describes Aristotles views of happiness (starting on p. xvi) and vi

In the introduction to our translation of Nicomachean Ethics, Terrence Irwin (the editor and translator of our text) describes Aristotle’s views of happiness (starting on p. xvi) and virtue (starting on p. xvii). Based on Irwin’s commentary in these sections, summarize what the concepts of happiness and virtue mean in Aristotle’s […]
August 29, 2023

In this Module, you have learned the difference between normative claims and descriptive claims. This is an extremely important distinction to make, as we will rely on this distinction

In this Module, you have learned the difference between normative claims and descriptive claims. This is an extremely important distinction to make, as we will rely on this distinction throughout the course. Before we move on to learning about and discussing a wide range of ethical theories, I'd like you […]
August 25, 2023

For this assignment please share your thoughts on the ‘Getting Started’ section of our textbook (starting on page xxvii) that focuses on: Why Philosophy? Five Views. Please read this

For this assignment please share your thoughts on the "Getting Started" section of our textbook (starting on page xxvii) that focuses on: Why Philosophy? Five Views. Please read this section (the 'Five Views') and spend some time reflecting on the content. What do you think about this?  Is there one aspect […]
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