Write a 900 to 1200 word reflection in which you delve more deeply into the single issue that you enjoyed most in this course.

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PHI 310

Write a 900 to 1200 word reflection in which you delve more deeply into the single issue that you enjoyed most in this course. The issue may be drawn from any one of the readings for any of the eight modules. This assignment must deal with a single issue and it should not be limited to a summary of some aspect of the module materials.

In addition to,

  • 1) explaining the issue, you must also
  • 2) discuss your personal reaction to this issue and how it is relevant to your life-experience and
  • 3) explain clearly how studying this issue has contributed to your personal development.

Use a standard 10-12 pt. font and double space your paper.

According to Nietzsche’s Madman, “God is dead.” Briefly explain this claim in light of Nietzsche’s critique of Christian morality. Do you tend to agree or disagree? Why?

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According to Nietzsche’s Madman, “God is dead.” Briefly explain this claim in light of Nietzsche’s critique of Christian morality. Do you tend to agree or disagree? Why?

Argue against the concept of subjective morality from Allah in Islam, but instead, argue that we’ve developed morality from other natural means that don’t require Allah or the Quran.

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The True Author of Morality

In this paper, you are to argue against the concept of subjective morality from Allah in Islam, but instead, argue that we’ve developed morality from other natural means that don’t require Allah or the Quran. In fact, Allah was created by men and men are the ones that applied their sense of morality, based on their placement in history to the Quran or Allah. So, in other words, they developed morality by means of consciousness, well-being, cultures, and or other naturally explainable means, then they applied them to Allah and the Quran and not the other way around. You can use arguments such as some Muslim treatment of women, and children, Sunni vs Shi’a War, how some Muslims use the Quran and Allah to justify their violence, how many Muslims dont follow some of the extremes of the Quran, as they did hundreds of years ago because our sense of morality changes as you would predict humans would naturally do over a time period while different cultures interact.

Discuss Hume’s problem of induction. Why does Hume think we have no rational justification for induction? How might we respond Hume’s arguments?

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Paper Topics—PHI 240 BA Deadline: Saturday, December 3 Bonus Deadline: Tuesday, November 29

Answer one and only one of the following numbered questions. Please ensure that you answer each part of the numbered question you select to answer. Your essay needs to be typewritten, in black ink, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides. You must either use MLA or CMS style. Lastly, your essay needs to be at least three FULL pages in length, but the essay should not exceed five pages. If you should have any questions, please e-mail me at my Barry email.

(1) Clifford argues that “it is wrong, always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.” What is Clifford’s reason for this claim? That is, what arguments does he utilize to defend this thesis? How does Pascal’s view of the rationality of religious belief compare with Clifford’s view of the rationality of religious belief?
(2) Discuss Hume’s problem of induction. Why does Hume think we have no rational justification for induction? How might we respond Hume’s arguments?
(3) In the “Myth of Gyges,” Glaucon argues that the nature and origin of justice is self-interest. Discuss in detail what he means by this claim. Are there any natural duties that we have to others? Be sure to provide specific examples.
et) Compare and contrast Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and William Lane Craig on the resurrection of Jesus. What evidence may best support Craig’s argument? What evidence may best support Sinnott-Armstrong’s argument? Are miracles sufficient for believing? Why or why not?

Under what conditions, if any, should (non-human) animals be used for experimentation? Is there a moral difference between using an animal for medical research and using an animal to test cosmetics? How would the type of research or the type of animal be relevant, if at all?

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Essay: Applied Ethics

Topic List

1.Chapter 13, Environmental Ethics. What ethical issues are relevant in when discussing the pollution of our environment (e.g. the greenhouse effect)? What impact should they have on our political and economic policies?

2.Chapter 12, Animal welfare. Under what conditions, if any, should (non-human) animals be used for experimentation? Is there a moral difference between using an animal for medical research and using an animal to test cosmetics? How would the type of research or the type of animal be relevant, if at all?

Take one of the topics that we have discussed and explore an aspect of it.

Write a 250 word reflection on The Division of Labor in Society.

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 The Division of Labor in Society

Write a 250 word reflection on The Division of Labor in Society (pgs. 41-104) and (pgs. 116-155, 277-318). Just write about the page numbers provided. Do not plagarize and only use the source listed. Only accept question if you know this material.

http://fs2.american.edu/dfagel/www/Class%20Reading…

 

Define love in the philosophical way. Explain why divorce happens. Talk about how casual sex can ruin relationships.

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Why People Fall Out of Love

Use philosophical evidence to support how/why people fall out of love
Define love in the philosophical way.
Explain why divorce happens (use philosophical evidence to support).
Talk about how casual sex can ruin relationships : use support from Power Of Myth Chapter 7(tales of love and Marriage) by Jospeh Campbell

Explain in detail the arguments he uses to defend this claim. What is the difference between psychological and ethical egoism? What is the major objection to ethical egoism?

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PHI 240-BA Final Exam Fall 2022

Answer the following essay question:
In the Myth of Gyges, Glaucon argues that no one is just for justice sake. Rather, people who practice justice do so reluctantly. Explain in detail the arguments he uses to defend this claim. What is the difference between psychological and ethical egoism? What is the major objection to ethical egoism?

Bonus: Multiple-choice question. Choose the best answer:

According to Utilitarianism:

(A) Morality is best understood as an attempt to bring about as much happiness as possible;

(B) If there is a choice between two alternatives, we must choose the one that has the best overall consequences for everyone concerned;

(C) If an individual is capable of suffering, the we have a duty to take that into account when deciding what to do;

(D) Each person’s happiness should count equally;

(E) All of the above.

Write an essay focused on the argument in the reading (all animals are equal).

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Reading argument

Write an essay focused on the argument in the reading (all animals are equal). reading and essay directions are attached

Specify the three levels and discuss how each may be avoided, if it can be, by applying Descartes’ analysis and method. Explain how Descartes, or anyone, may still make mistakes, including errors that may be introduced by the possibility that one is dreaming.

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Descartes Meditation

Descartes discusses three successive levels of possible error in the First Meditation. Specify the three levels and discuss how each may be avoided, if it can be, by applying Descartes’ analysis and method. Furthermore, explain how Descartes, or anyone, may still make mistakes, including errors that may be introduced by the possibility that one is dreaming. For this question, you will need to consult the closing paragraphs of Meditation VI.