First, read PLATO The Allegory of the Cave then watch: Next, in a 300-350 word detailed response, answer the following question: 1. After reading the Allegory of the Cave in its original source, and viewing the animated shorts in this section, describe in your own words, what Plato may have been trying to say about […]

Complete the table below. ANSWER Numbers 2 and 4 only. Identify philosophical problem, 1 complex sentence for thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. 3 sentences for reflection.

In this week’s forum posts I have seen some mistakes in citing quotes within the text. I did not specifically point out errors on posts but will give examples here. Some of you were correct, others were not. Review your posts to see where you fell. To cite a quote from a source that was […]

In this week’s forum posts I have seen some mistakes in citing quotes within the text. I did not specifically point out errors on posts but will give examples here. Some of you were correct, others were not. Review your posts to see where you fell. To cite a quote from a source that was […]

Use the outline to write the first publish of the essay. Review the Persuasive Essay Guidelines. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the […]

Complete the Thinking and Language Reflection Worksheet. Review the grading checklist for this assignment included in the worksheet to ensure successful completion.

Use the outline to write the first draft of the essay. Review the Persuasive Essay Guidelines. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the […]

Purpose The purpose of this discussion is to compare and contrast various viewpoints on the value of philosophy. Task Answer the following questions: Russell, Socrates, and Janet Radcliffe Richards all argue that philosophy is valuable, but they may do so for different reasons and on the basis of different arguments. What arguments do they make […]

Consider Kant’s critique of happiness as an ethical principle. Why does he think that happiness (or well-being) fails to provide an adequate standard for morality? What is his alternative?Why does he think it is preferable? Finally, does ‘happiness’ as Kant understands it correspond to happiness as Aristotle understands it? Explain.

Consider Kant’s critique of happiness as an ethical principle. Why does he think that happiness (or well-being) fails to provide an adequate standard for morality? What is his alternative?Why does he think it is preferable? Finally, does ‘happiness’ as Kant understands it correspond to happiness as Aristotle understands it? Explain.