Philos Mediation Proactive Practicing the philosophical life. Over the last few weeks, we’ve learned from various philosophers about what it means to live the “philosophical” life. A central theme in all of these works is moderation, which is achieved through various practices. Sometimes, the philosopher recommends forms of abstinence (Plotinus), some recommend meditation (Aurelius), and […]

Philosophy – Rousseau believed a true democracy exists only when Rousseau believed a true democracy exists only when every single adult votes, every single law: that is the only way the “will of the people” speaks. If any subgroup of people, such as elect representatives, make or change law, that is not democracy, since the […]

Philosophy Question 1. What is *the heterogeneity argument’against hedonism? Shouldwe accept it? If so, why? If not, why not? Answer with reference tcthe main reading by Roger Crisp 2. What is internalism’about well-being? What is its bestformulation and why? Answer with reference to the main readingby Connie Rosati. 3. What is Aristotle’s *function argument’ for […]

A Discussion on Ayn Rand and Selfishness is a good? This is the discussion prompt. Do you agree with Rand that the “moral purpose of a man’s life is the achievement of his own happiness?” Why or why not? Then you provide me with the answer to the first part I will send you one […]

Animals are not our friends, they are our food. This is because animals are not as intelligent as humans are, and thus don’t deserve the rights that humans have. My uncle, an electrician, told me that in order to be optimally healthy, I should eat at least 1-2 chickens a day. I think that if […]

Option 1: We have explored the basic elements of Plato’s philosophy, through his theory of morality and the state. In many ways, Plato’s philosophy is based upon his theory of the ‘objects of knowledge.’ For example, the keyboard I am writing at is clearly an ‘object.’ In a certain sense; according to Plato, there are […]

Select one example of Art, Poetry, Music or Philosophy between the periods of the Enlightenment through the Modern era and describe it through examples of one of the other academic mediums learned in this course. That is, within the historic times of the Enlightenment through the Modern eras, select one example that strongly represents that […]

Rene Descartes’ Meditations on First Philosophy Canvas Discussion question- (((This is one of the most important (and most interesting) works of philosophy in the Western canon. Reading it all the way through is an accomplishment. In your post this week, identify and explain what, in your opinion, is the most interesting or persuasive idea or […]

Cultural Relativism Put things in your own words unless the question asks for a direct quote 1. Choose a social issue that is currently debated (ex: minimum wage, gun control, marijuana, etc.) and describe what cultural relativism would imply about the ethics of your chosen issue. 2. Describe what Martin Luther King Jr. might say […]

book review on Ecology for the 99%: Twenty Capitalist Myths Debunked. Trans. Charles Simard. (2024) Toronto: 2) Book Review (20%) Students will write a 1000-1500-word review of Frederic Legault, Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier and Alain Savard. Ecology for the 99%: Twenty Capitalist Myths Debunked. Trans. Charles Simard. (2024) Toronto: Between the Lines. a) Any references to outside […]