In around 250 words, explain the meaning and significance of the following passage in Descartes' overall Cogito argument, from Meditations on First Philosophy: "What leads me to think that the wax exists – namely, that I see it – leads much more obviously to the conclusion that I exist. What I see might not […]

 Discuss the 5 stages of relationships based on personal stories from yourself, friends, peers or family members. Collect stories from your own life, your friends, peers or family members about the 5 stages of relationships, as taught in the class. Using plenty of citations and paraphrases on the 5 stages of relationships. Include the stories […]

 Instructions Course Objectives CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate) CO5: Create an argument free from logical errors. (Create) Description: The goal for the week seven presentation is to use a well-structured argument to persuade the audience of what you believe to be the truth using […]

 Description: Information is everywhere and there is a glut of opinions, news, and data on the internet when making a decision. Some of this information is accurate and is free of bias while other information exists just to manipulate you. This is an exercise in discernment. For this week's discussion, you will select two (2) […]

  Good morning, Class, I this week discussion I choose Con3 of the Artificial Intelligence. Part 1 Premise 1: Facial recognition technology is violating people’s privacy through warrantless surveillance. Premise 2: Privacy experts feared that the partnership between Ring, the AI doorbell company could undermine the opinion of the customers on their privacies. Premise 3: […]

 Create a survey or study that is similar to the one in On Romantic Love in chapter 7 in the section "Prototypes," but testing for different kinds of "non-monogamous" kinds of (romantic or non-romantic) love. You may use movie clips, movie titles, famous love quotes, short descriptions of relationships or anything else you can think of. Then survey at […]

Goal: Reflect on how different professions use critical thinking. Course Objectives: CO1, CO3, & CO4 Description: Discussion question, Please go to Procon.org and find the topic "Artificial Intelligence" (https://www.procon.org/headlines/artificial-intelligence-ai-top-3-pros-and-cons/  )or "Is the Internet 'making us stupid'?" https://www.procon.org/headlines/is-the-internet-making-us-stupid-top-3-pros-and-cons/ Pick one Pro OR one Con (except for the one used in the example below) and do the following:  […]

Discussion tips : To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages – 8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete, thoughtful answer is more important than word count. Topic A What is Martin Gardner's argument for […]

   In around 500 words, select a passage from a philosophical text (such as Plato's allegory of the cave, or Descartes' Cogito argument), and answer the following questions: What is the point of this passage? Why did the author bother to include this passage in the selected text? What is the author trying to prove […]

  HUMA 1301:  Art Museum Assignment Purpose To evaluate art using the techniques and knowledge acquired in class. To historically situate art in the culture, era, and style of its production.  To experience art and make connections! General Instructions For this assignment, you will visit The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (free), The Menil Collection (free), […]