Topic: THE ETHICS OF BELIEF Discipline: Philosophy Instructions Clifford argues that it is wrong, everywhere, always and for anyone, to believe something on the basis of insufficient evidence. Reconstruct Clifford’s argument, being sure to explain exactly what he thinks makes this morally wrong. How do you think this argument holds up in the modern day, […]
Date: September 20th, 2022
Discussion forum Plato distinguishes between knowledge and opinion (sometimes called ‘mere belief’). He says that the objects of knowledge are called Forms (sometimes called ‘Platonic Forms’). He offers three arguments to prove that Forms are real. These are called the Epistemological, Metaphysical, and Semantic arguments. For your initial post, explain these three arguments and say […]
Date: September 15th, 2022
Descartes’ Epistemology René Descartes is often credited with the title “the father of modern philosophy.” As a man of many trades, Descartes made significant contributions in various areas, including mathematics and physics. He also made philosophical contributions to the theory of the origin of knowledge. Descartes’ approach to the theory of knowledge has had a […]
Date: September 13th, 2022
Although not an example of peer-reviewed literature, the attached article nevertheless can help in developing an appreciation of the role learning about the history of psychology plays in the understanding the current issues in the field. In order to explain the role of learning history of psychology in understanding of current direction of the field, […]
Date: September 8th, 2022
Philosophy Question: Ethical Questions Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the assignment guidance, the modeled example, and the outline provided. Overview The following assignment is an exercise designed […]
Date: September 6th, 2022
How did Socrates, Plato, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Gilbert, Ryle, and Merleau-Ponty describe the self, and conceived the self? Introduction Describing self is a broad topic that most people overlook. Plato, Socrates, Hume, Descartes, Kant, Gilbert, Ryle, and Merleau-Ponty had varying ideas about the self. While some viewed self as a division made up of the […]
Date: September 2nd, 2022
Philosophy Question: Overview The following short essay assignment is designed to help prepare you for an important part of the Final Paper. In this essay, you will do the following: Choose either the same ethical question you formulated and introduced in the Week One Assignment, or a different one based off the list of acceptable […]
Date: August 29th, 2022
Essay- Gender Based Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination Looking Ahead Applied Learning Activity: Essay- Gender Based Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination Looking Ahead: See Week 5 ALA for a pre-assignment where you will be engaging in three random acts of kindness. Before the Assignment: Gender stereotypes are a social construct that exists in diverse cultural groups, settings, and spaces […]
Date: August 28th, 2022
Confucianism vs Daoism in Chinese Philosophy Although Confucianism and Daoism share a few ideas about the universe and humans, they are different. The two perspectives are like two sides of the same coin. Confucianism emphasizes human relationships and institutions such as the family, school, community, and the state. Daoism focuses on nature. Laozi founded Daoism […]
Date: April 4th, 2022
Secularisation as Philosophical Concept and as Real Thing Before secularisation came into existence, some philosophers and scholars had predicted it. George Holyoake was the first writer to describe it in 1851. According to him, secularisation is a self-sufficient social order. Although he described it as separate from religion, he did not dismiss religion. George viewed […]
Date: March 4th, 2022
