● Russell, Socrates, and Janet Radcliffe Richards all argue that philosophy is valuable, but they may do so for different reasons and on the basis of different arguments. ● What arguments do they make about the value of Philosophy? What similarities do you see between their views? What differences are there between their arguments …
For this discussion board please share your thoughts on the ‘problem of evil’. In our textbook Louise Antony’s work on “No Good Reason – Exploring the Problem of Evil” should give us a starting point to tackle this these. What is the problem of evil?Why do we suffer?How might we ‘answer’ the problem of evil? …
• Aristotle’s Golden Mean to the dilemma• Utilitarianism to the dilemma• Natural Law ethics to the dilemmaWhich of those three theories works best ethically speaking? Why that one?Why do the other two not work or not work as well?Is it the same as what you said is the most moral thing earlier? Why or why …
Freud viewed dreams as the “royal road to the unconscious.” Discuss a memorable dream from your childhood. Provide as much detail about the dream as possible.Interpret the dream of two peers using the psychodynamic dream of Freud or Jung
The acts of philosophizing and “thinking again” are best accomplished through discussion, conversation, and sometimes even debate. This is how ideas become fleshed out and conversations move forward. As such, students are expected to produce a robust, video discussion based on their engagement with course materials. The primary qualifier for all discussions is that they …
Explain the idea that art represents reality by discussing Plato and/or Aristotle’s view of art. Discuss a work of art that you think illustrates this idea. For example, you might discuss a character/narrator/subject in a work of art (novel, poem, film, graphic novel, short story, television show, song, painting, etc.) who you think captures the …
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What is the relationship between art and philosophy? Do you agree with Plato and Descartes that philosophy is the best means of achieving certainty about reality and existence, or do you think that art is the ultimate expression of truth? How is the postmodern view of art a rejection of the natural standpoint we see …
Explain the above philosophers’ philosophical methods. (That is,explain their approach to doing philosophy.)• Apply the two methods to a particular problem or situation. Explain at least one important difference in how the two methods would address the problem.• Is one of the philosophical methods a better guide for you? Why or why not? What does …
Our beliefs about education and more specifically, teaching, directly influence how we will teach and interact with students in the classroom. Therefore, a very important step in preparing to become a teacher is to explore those beliefs and crystallize them so that we ourselves understand our own goals and the values that will drive our …
Plato and Al-Farabi thought that a just city should be ruled by a philosopher. Do you agree with them that the virtue and abilities of a government’s leadership determines whether a government will make good decisions? Why? Be sure to thoroughly explain your reasoning/defend your view.
