These three responses should be typed in a (one) word document and uploaded or typed to this Assignment on Blackboard. Since they are not timed, I do expect fully developed answers. The responses will run through Blackboard’s plagiarism and AI detecting service, so make sure the work belongs to you and all quoted, summarized, and paraphrased material is correctly cited. No credit will be given for plagiarized or AI generated content.
Please choose two of the following prompts and write a sound (grammatically correct and well supported) paragraph or two for each response. (25 points each)
1. How does Anselm’s Ontological argument differ from Aquinas’ 5 Ways?
2. Augustine would not believe a gun is evil. Why? (use correct terms and reasons from Augustine’s philosophy)
3. Explain why Thomas Aquinas believed that philosophy serves as a handmaiden for theology. Consider and explain how the two disciplines interconnect and give a practical example.
4. Why does Stoicism claim that people of true virtue cannot be wounded by things external to their souls? Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. What is Ockham’s razor? Provide an example of how the principle can be applied in science or everyday life.
Please choose one of the following prompts and write a response that fully responds to the prompt. Several paragraphs are needed to fully respond to the following prompts. (50 points)
1. Explain a time when you used Descartes’ Method. Fully explain Descartes’ Method as you walk the reader through the entire process. Use a specific example highlighting the specific parts of the Method.
2. What are Aquinas’ Five Ways? (fully explain them) What criticisms have been launched against them by philosophers? Do you accept any of the Ways? Why?