Steinbock’s argument in favor of speciesism
Norcross believes Steinbock’s argument in favor of speciesism fails. Why does he reject her view? And on what grounds does he believe that animals are required to be given full moral status?
philosophy
Thomas Reid philosophy component
Thomas Reid: Looking at Thomas Reid, pick one component of his philosophy (common sense, conception, against representationalism, personal identity, etc.), and after providing your understanding of the component, explain how it either muddled or improved on the work of one or more earlier British Empiricist.
Use of dialectic in his reasoning
Hegel’s Dialectic: Consider Hegel’s use of dialectic in his reasoning. Pick one of his theories and discuss how dialectic was used to reach a specific conclusion. Do you feel that the conclusion was reasonable? Be sure to discuss why or why not.
Balance personal liberty and the desire to reduce crime
Criminal Justice Policy: Criminal justice policies always balance personal liberty and the desire to reduce crime. Select and analyze an example of a criminal justice policy conflicting with constitutional protections. What is the conflict? How should it be resolved?
Response to global poverty
What is the best response to global poverty?
Interpret the Implications of Unethical Behavior
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), 36 states and four territories allow for the medical use of cannabis products. 18 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia allow for the non-medical use of cannabis products (n.d.). Marijuana remains illegal on the federal government level as a Schedule 1 substance under the …
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How is a good life achieved?
How is a good life achieved? Buddha believes we should start with the recognition that we are part of an interrelated universe. Lao Tzu takes the interrelated nature of the universe to its most mystical depths. Confucius concentrates on the way we are a part of social structures. Plato believes we need to focus on …
What is it to be human?
What is it to be human? For Russell and Plato, to be human is to wonder and explore the intellectual possibilities of life. Later in our readings we will see that Buddha agrees with Aristotle that to be human is to live a life of moderation. We will also see that for Confucius and the …
How the Axial Age was a period of great thought
Consider how the Axial Age was a period of great thought, philosophy and change across the societies we’ve looked at. Many people think that we are living in times of great change now. Do you think our current age (last 150 years or so) is experiencing another type of Axial age? Make an argument discussing …
Plato’s Republic about art and imitation.
Read the first two-thirds of Book X from Plato’s Republic about art and imitation. Describe how this conversation between Socrates and Glaucon relates to the Allegory of the Cave? Given the information about reality, illusion and the arts from both sources, what do you think Plato’s position on the arts is? Do …
