PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING IN 50 WORDS OR LESS: According to Bostrom’s three options for simulation hypothesis, the first one is that almost all of humanity goes extinct before reaching technological maturity, the second one is that the ancestors that are creating this simulation loose interest in continuing the simulation, and the third is […]

There is an important relationship between prudence and virtue in Aristotle’s ethics. To fully understand his conception of virtue, it is necessary to understand his conception of prudence and how it relates to virtue. Describe the relationship between prudence and virtue, according to Aristotle. Does Aristotle think that prudence is a necessary component of virtue? […]

What is Aristotle’s general conception of prudence, as he describes it in Book VI, Chapters 1-7 ofNicomachean Ethics? How does deliberation and goal-directed action relate to prudence? What is the end to which prudence aims (i.e. what is its goal)? Contrast Aristotle’s general conception of prudence with his general conception of wisdom. Page 86-92 NicomacheanEthics.pdf

In preparation for the 'halfway point' of our class please take this time to reflect on what we've covered so far in class. What has had the most impact so far? Why?   Please make sure your submission is academic, grammatically sound, and at least 250 words. THIS IS FOR PHILOSOPHY-USE SOME OF THE ASSIGNMENTS YOU […]

In Chapter 8 of our textbook David Chalmers (in "The Hard Problem of Consciousness" page 384) discusses 'philosophical zombies'.  What does he mean by this? Why do 'zombies suggest that materialism must be false'?  Please make sure your journal submission is at least 250 words, reflective, and academically prepared. I HAVE ATTACHED THE READING IMG_8694.jpg […]

Are Things as They Appear? The philosopher Nick Bostrom gives us three possibilities in "Are We Living In a Computer Simulation".  Please read this inclusion in Chapter 9 (page 442) and review the following video: Nick Bostrom's Simulation ArgumentLinks to an external site. Which of the 3 options presented by Bostrom seems most plausible to […]

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING IN 50 WORDS OR MORE:   No, I don't believe that we can ever really understand what an experience is for someone else.  For example, pain.  How one person experiences physical pain is subjective. We can't really know if the pain is felt more intensely by one person versus another.  […]

In Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 3, Aristotle discusses the qualities of a magnanimous (i.e. great-souled) person. A magnanimous person is someone who has genuine pride and authentic self-esteem due to possessing real virtues and accomplishments. According to Aristotle, such a person is very different from a vain person. (A vain person lacks virtue and only has false pride and faked self-esteem.) Describe the […]

What is Consciousness? In your own words describe the 'problem of consciousness' as discussed in the following video: Susan Blackmore on 'the hard problem'Links to an external site. And reflect on the following: Can we ever truly know what it is like for someone else? Your initial post should be between 250-300 words

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING IN 50 OR MORE WORDS: Susan Blackmore's video presentation on consciousness raises the fundamental and puzzling question of how our subjective experience arises from the underlying, presumably objective, physical processes operating within the human brain. This mysterious investigation probes the center of our awareness and poses fundamental concerns about its […]