You will write a 1000-1500 word response to your chosen paper topic from the list below. See Course Outline for the due date. This assignment is worth 300 points, or 30% of your grade. DO NOT USE ANY SOURCES OTHER THAN THE DALRYMPLE ARTICLE AND YOUR TEXTBOOK, WHICH YOU WILL CITE USING MLA FORMAT.YOU WILL ATTACH A FILE IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF […]

philosophy4 intro to ethicsExam 4 (final Exam) Answer any three questions. Please be clear and concise.1. Compare Hume’s account of moral sentiment with Mill’s account of conscience. What are the similarities and differences?2. Is Kant correct to claim that morality must consist of a categorical imperative?3. How does Mill’s insistence that we must change our social conditions fit into his defense of utilitarianism?4. Why does […]

Philosophy Questionselect a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here.Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at least two moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct.Now, we want […]

Philosophy 006“Everything that runs has feet. The Colorado River runs very swiftly. Therefore, the Colorado River has feet.”1) Does this argument commit a formal or an informal fallacy?2) What specific fallacy does it commit? Explain your answer.3) Construct an argument of your own that commits the fallacy of appeal to force.4) Construct an argument of your own that commits the fallacy of appeal to pity. […]

Philosophy Contradictory Expectations About Identity in US QuestionsHow does colonial American philosophy mean for identity to be constructed? How in your opinion does this contribute to there being contradictory expectations about identity for certain American communities? Then, how does American Transcendentalism mean for identity to be constructed? How in your opinion is this supposed to be a response to colonial American philosophy and to its […]

Discuss the ethical theory of EgoismQUESTIONS?1. Discuss the ethical theory of Egoism. Present any arguments in support of the theory and any relevant criticisms. Be sure to discuss Lawrence Thomas’ critique of Egoism.?2. Discuss Kant’s moral philosophy. Present any arguments in support of his theory and any relevant criticisms and lessons.?3. Discuss Aristotle’s take on moral philosophy. Be sure to discuss any criticisms and lessons. […]

PHI 2604 Miami Dade College Capital Punishment Essaychoose one of the following issues:Capital punishmentDoctor assisted suicide/euthanasiaAffirmative action in higher educationVeteran’s benefitsWrite a 1-3 page essay with the following structure (at minimum):Introduce and explain your topic, including why it is important.Take a neutral stance in explaining 2 competing positions on your topic.Offer a discussion of which stance you agree with more, and why.If you use outside […]

Philosophy QuestionJackson offers an example of a woman (Mary) raised in an environment which lacks all colors (except white, black and gray). Mary is also a brilliant neuroscientist who knows everything physical (including biological, neurobiological and chemical) there is to know about color and color perception. What, according to Jackson, happens when Mary first sees something red? How does Jackson use this example to construct […]

East La College Philosophy EssayGive two examples of arguments that commit the ad hominem fallacy. They should be examples of two different fallacies, either the abusive ad hominem, the circumstantial ad hominem, or “you too” fallacy. You can use arguments from the opinion or editorial section of newspapers or magazines, advertisements, or any other print media.1) present each argument as it is given in print2) […]