Discipline: Philosophy

Evaluating whether Chat GPT has a mind according to some philosophical theories.Evaluating whether Chat GPT has a mind according to some philosophical theories.

 Log into any AI chatbot and enter the following question: “Do you have a mind?” Evaluate ChatGPT’s answer using the theories that follow 1. Cartesian Dualism 2. Identity Theory 3. Functionalism 4. Your own view In other words, you’re going to be arguing that ChatGPT is either correct or incorrect about whether it has a […]

How has the role of the artist changed throughout history? and related to MesoAmerican artHow has the role of the artist changed throughout history? and related to MesoAmerican art

How has the role of the artist changed throughout history? For this prompt you must dive deep into a civilization in order to explain what sort of societal or metaphysical role the artist played.  Discusse what is culturally conditioned and what is not about the artist. Please do not just tell the story of how […]

“I will argue that the liberation of marginalized communities requires a reconceptualization of identity and knowledge that challenges and transcends traditional notions of purity and separation, as advocated by Anzaldúa, Lugones, Dussel, and Zea.”“I will argue that the liberation of marginalized communities requires a reconceptualization of identity and knowledge that challenges and transcends traditional notions of purity and separation, as advocated by Anzaldúa, Lugones, Dussel, and Zea.”

Write an argumentative essay to defend one main claim (your thesis), which can be stated in one simple sentence by completing the phrase “I will argue that…” Use evidence to support the claims you make in your essay. Evidence for your philosophy essay in this course will fall into one of the following three categories: […]

What did Aquinas mean by ‘natural law’? What were the implications of his definition?What did Aquinas mean by ‘natural law’? What were the implications of his definition?

The Q above is what should be answered. The essay should be introduction, thesis with the argument and a personal opinion, conclusion. Those are references that should/ could be used. The essay should include footnotes, Harvard writing style.  The 3000 include footnotes so please be careful with that. Thomas Aquinas, 2008. Political Writings. Edited and […]

critically engaging a work of secondary literature by a living Africana scholar/writer/thinker.critically engaging a work of secondary literature by a living Africana scholar/writer/thinker.

Critically engage a work of secondary literature (peer-reviewed journal article) by a living author who engages themes from our course. Find a text that is not on the syllabus. Concisely present the main points of the article, and then agree with, disagree with, or qualify the author’s argument. Your paper should include a strong thesis, […]

Regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and concludeRegarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and conclude

Essay #2: Regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill explicate an ethical analysis on this case and conclude A) what participants are legally liable; B) which parties are morally to blame and to what degree and, C) what things can be done to prevent such a catastrophe in the future? Label the parts of your essay 2A) […]

Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”.Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”.

Essay #1: Using environmental ethics, ethical principles, and your own beliefs and values give an argument on the “last person scenario”. In other words, you are the last person left on earth and can press a button connected to all nuclear bombs so as to destroy all life on earth, are you obliged Not to push […]

2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments? Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments? Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?

2. Why does Socrates defend himself in court? What is his argument? What Socratic themes that show up in his arguments?  Are his arguments convincing? Why or why not?

eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World. Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site.eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World. Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site.

eflection Essay: Write an 1-2 page essay on one of the following prompts: In 1 to 2 pages, compare and contrast the allegory of the cave and the philosopher’s summary on page 20 of Sophie’s World.  Allegory of the CaveLinks to an external site.  link to video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RWOpQXTltA

Is the pious loved by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?Is the pious loved by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?

A Guide for Explicating a Philosophical Text Robert Burch ©   Purpose of the exercise: To encourage the student to read actively. In reading actively you will seek first of all to understand the text on its own terms and in its full and proper context. (Since this first requirement might plausibly entail reference to […]