Order InstructionsEvaluate the Teleological argument for God’s existence and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses as an empirical argument.

Order Instructions Choose 10 terms from the provided list.   Constructive Empiricism (Science) Constructivism (Kant) Empirical Adequacy (Science) Empiricism Functionalism Idealism (Berkeley) Instrumentalism (Science) Materialism Mind-body dualism Nominalism Philosophical skepticism Rationalism realism (scientific) Synthetic A Priori Universals (Plato) Step 2 For each term, do the following:   Provide a brief definition in your own words. […]

Order InstructionsIn 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 […]

Order Instructions Not all assignments need to be papers and PowerPoints. It can be beneficial to learn new systems and to explore your creativity.   Infographics are used to communicate complex ideas in a visually pleasing, yet simple to understand manner.   Evaluation, create an Infographic that communicates the information you want to convey about […]

Order Instructions In the Apology, Socrates repeatedly claims that only execution will stop him from doing philosophy (see 29c-d, 30c, and 34e). However, he does offer to pay a fine, one that Plato and others greatly increased (38b). (a) Why do you believe he would be sentenced to death, and (b) what moral principle does […]

Order Instructions Pick any of the Pre-Socratic philosophers other than Thales and discuss what you feel are his more interesting theories. Be sure to provide some history for this person as well. It would be wise to use Curd’s article for this choice.   Curd, Patricia, “Presocratic Philosophy.” The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy edited by […]

philosophy writing question Introduction The third in-class essay will take place on the date in the schedule at the end of the syllabus that is labelled metaphysics worldview essay.? It will be worth 40 points, just like the first two were. You will be asked to write an essay approximately two pages in length about […]

philosophy presentation Deadline Due by the end of Week 3 at 11:59 pm, ET. Directions An important part of any research endeavor whether academic, professional, or personal is the ability to critically evaluate your sources. The soundness of your position is deeply influenced by the quality of your information. In this course, you will be […]

Review the Ancient Greek philosophical approaches. In at least 500 words, answer the following question(s): Which Ancient Greek philosophical approach appeals to you most? Which Ancient Greek philosophical approach makes the most sense? Which Ancient Greek philosophical approach seems the most dangerous? Please provide specific details to support your answers. HELPFUL HINTS:You could discuss a […]

philosophy question 1 WORLDVIEWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: A DIGITAL MAGAZINE – Due by Thursday, November 18th. Bring a color print out of your magazine page to class that day. You must be in class that day to present these to your peers! This project is to create a single page contribution to an open-access DIGITAL […]