Essay Question: Unlike Descartes, who is a substance dualist, Spinoza is a (substance) monist. What is the latter’s argument for the claim that there is but one substance, which we call God or nature, and how do you (and everyone else) fit into this ontological picture?Instructions and Advice: Think of your reader as someone who […]
Discipline: Philosophy
On ‘’Empiricism, Semantics and Ontology’’ by Rudolf Carnap and Quine’s responseOn ‘’Empiricism, Semantics and Ontology’’ by Rudolf Carnap and Quine’s response
This is a philosophy graduate class weekly response paper. Please write accordingly. Also, do not make any use of AI. Give in-text citations and reference. Do not use any other sources than the Carnap’s and Quine’s paper. First, summarize and critically discuss Carnap’s paper. (approximately 500 words) Then, summarize and critically discuss Quine’s paper. (approximately […]
Are multinational corporations obligated to pay a living wage when doing business internationally? Discuss with references to papers by maitland and donaldsonAre multinational corporations obligated to pay a living wage when doing business internationally? Discuss with references to papers by maitland and donaldson
Instructions and criteria of assessment . The idea is to write an argumentative essay, whereby you: (i) State your thesis explicitly (‘My goal in this paper is to…’). (ii) Explicate the text (identifying, contrasting, and discussing the arguments made by the authors you are examining, and which relate to your thesis). (iii) Provide […]
What is Turing’s “imitation game,” and how is Searle’s Chinese Room an objection to it?What is Turing’s “imitation game,” and how is Searle’s Chinese Room an objection to it?
You may also use the online Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (https://plato.stanford.edu/). Please give reasons for why the author thinks what they do, and explain why you agree or disagree with them. Do not simply give your opinions. Make sure to cite the proper sources for any ideas that are not your own. Be clear. You are […]
Synthesis of philosophical and historical foundation with personal education philosophySynthesis of philosophical and historical foundation with personal education philosophy
Your culminating project will center on the intersections and interactions of historical themes, current practices, relevant theory and philosophy, and personal identity in education. This should be is a reflective piece, 5-10 pages long, that summarizes your educational position on the purpose, process, nature, and ideals of education. Your personal education philosophy explains the beliefs and […]
The Ethical Justification for Banning Fur Clothing: Balancing Animal Welfare and Sustainable FashionThe Ethical Justification for Banning Fur Clothing: Balancing Animal Welfare and Sustainable Fashion
Assignment Instructions Paper Overview Your task is to write a philosophical prescriptive essay in which you develop clear, concise, and well-reasoned premises to support and defend an original, narrow, substantive philosophical argument on the prescriptive argument you have chosen and I have approved for this assignment. The point of this paper is for you to do substantial […]
Transformative Reflections: My Journey Through the Tapestry of Christianity, Islam, and JudaismTransformative Reflections: My Journey Through the Tapestry of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Hello. I have to write a cumulative essay for my Phil of God and World course. I’ve already created an outline and a draft, but I need help putting it all together so that any of my AI help doesn’t reflect when I submit it, as it’s an online course. I would love your help, […]
Explain the concept of civil disobedience. How was this theory used to affect social change by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi?Explain the concept of civil disobedience. How was this theory used to affect social change by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi?
Papers should be roughly 5-7 pages in length, double-spaced, and typed in Times New Roman 12-point font. The paper should also have a cover sheet and bibliography (which do not count as part of the page count). The paper must be written in your own words and display elements of individual critical thinking and analysis. […]
Mystery Science TED Talk 3000: The Paradox of Choice: The Next Generation” presentation discussionMystery Science TED Talk 3000: The Paradox of Choice: The Next Generation” presentation discussion
In the video you will watch for this Discussion Board, I reference several philosophical responses that pertain to the ideas of Barry Schwartz, which are included in your text. While we won’t have time to go over any of them as a class, I will list them here, in case you would like to read […]
Should there be any limits on freedom of speech at a university like Northwestern?Should there be any limits on freedom of speech at a university like Northwestern?
In this assignment, your task is to prepare a video essay of 6-8 minutes where you defend a position on one of the political-moral issues we have discussed in Parts II-IV of this course. You may choose from among the following prompts, or you may develop your own topic in consultation with the instructor or […]