philosophy

Meditation V

In Meditation V, Descartes proffers an ontological argument for God’s existence. Assess that argument and determine if you find it convincing. Then discuss if this argument is enough for him to claim in the last paragraph of Meditation VI, “For from the fact that God is not a deceiver it follows that in cases like …

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Sartre

        What does Sartre mean when he says “existence precedes essence”? Do you think this is a correct characterization of the human condition? Why or why not? Do you agree that if “God does not exist, everything is permitted?” Why or why not? In what sense is existentialism empowering, and in what …

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The roles of nature/nurture

        Outline and define the roles of nature/nurture, continuity/discontinuity, and early/late experience and their effect on adolescent development and classroom learning. Use digital brochure format, including a title, headings/bullets, and graphics as appropriate. Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.    

Plato’s dialogue, Apology

          Based on Plato’s dialogue, Apology, (a) in what sense does Socrates claim to be wise? (b) Summarize and evaluate the value of the Socratic Method and Socratic wisdom and whether this method and attitude are valuable for a democratic society such as ours.    

Theodore Dalrymple

          According to Dalrymple in “The Frivolity of Evil,” what is the fundamental difference between “depression” and “unhappiness”? Are you persuaded by his argument? Why or why not?  

Theodore Dalrymple

          According to Dalrymple in “The Frivolity of Evil,” what is the fundamental difference between “depression” and “unhappiness”? Are you persuaded by his argument? Why or why not?  

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