Describe Plato’s cave analogy. What is this supposed to tell us about ourselves? What does it tell us about what it means to have knowledge? Plato is very skeptical about the “visible realm.” For him, knowledge is always of the “intelligible realm.” Describe what distinction Plato means to draw when he talks of these two realms. Why do you think he is skeptical of the visible realm? Do you think this skepticism is merited? What is the aim of education, according to Plato? How does this compare to how we think about education in today’s society? Do we have anything to learn from Plato? Why?
1. Some say that Deontology is too strict when it comes to ethics, do you think this is the case? Which theory of ethics do you believe is better? Consequentialism or Deontology? Why do you hold the beliefs you do on the subject? 2. Please come up with 4-5 scenarios which show the importance of Deontological reasoning. Split Into two answers, not one full essay.
In 400-500 words… Identify at least two of the course's "big questions" (what is reality, what is knowledge, what is truth ) you want to explore. Explain why it is important to ask and seek an answer to those questions. Submit your journal entry as a Word document by the end of the workshop
Please use the following instructions for this assignment. I have attached two PDF's one is an outline for the paper, and one is a source. Please us the attached source as the only citation. Also please refrain from using and other sources, AI or, plagiarism. Reflective Paper Assignment You will write a short (3-4 page) paper reflecting on your personal experiences and connecting those to philosophical material covered in this course. Goal: To reflect on personal experience and contextualize and situate them within scholarly philosophical work. Task: Write a short paper. Criteria: Refer to instructions and rubric below. Section 1: You will begin by narrating something personal in your life – perhaps some action you’ve taken – that is a response to some environmental concern you have. Here are some examples – you certainly don’t have to stick to these, these are just suggestions: You were/ are/ going to be vegetarian or vegan for some amount of time. It could be forever, or it could be a one-week experiment, or it could be something like once a week (such as “meatless Mondays”). You gave up single use plastics – again this could be long term or for a certain amount of time. You donate(d) to some environmental organization in some form. You participate(d) in a tree planting activity. You participate(d) in a beach clean-up activity. You bike/ walk/ use public transport instead of driving long distance. You drive an electric vehicle. You compost/ grow your own garden. You had a life-changing experience with nature. Write about this in the first section as follows: Talk about the personal step you’ve taken or plan to take (like any of the suggested ones above) in some detail – share how exactly you go about doing it and the scope of the action. (2 pts.) Then discuss your reasons for why you chose to do it and what motivated you – don’t be too brief here, write at least 7-8 sentences. (3 pts.) Section 1 can be half to one page. Section 2: Next, in a page or page and a half, discuss one or two authors’ arguments from the course material (not the internet articles provided for the video project) and connect them to your personal action discussed in Section 1. If you can’t find a direct connection between a course article and your chosen action, you might have to do some additional background reading that will help you connect the dots. Please also feel free to talk to me about it. You will be graded on: Accuracy of representing the chosen authors’ views and arguments in your own words as far as possible. Quotes should be used sparingly (not more than four short ones). Do not miss the author's central point of the article. (3 pts.) Clarity of explaining concepts (2 pts.) Coherently tying together your personal action and the authors’ views (3 pts.) Section 3: Wrap it all up in a succinct conclusion in about half a page. (2 pts.) -- Points will be deducted for problems with writing mechanics/ grammar/ spelling/ going too far off from the suggested length. Your paper should be in Times New Roman 12 pt. font, double spaced with 1 inch margins all around. You should include a bibliography at the end. Any format (MLA/ APA/ Chicago) is fine as long as you're consistent throughout the paper.
5 Paragraph Analytical Philosophical Essay Instructions Paragraph #1 - Introduction - (7-9 sentences) a. Hook (1 sentence that catches the readers attention, like a relevant quote on the topic or thought-provoking statement) b. Thesis statement c. Preview of how you’re going to prove the thesis Paragraph #2 - Body Paragraph (10-12 sentences) a. Topic Sentence – Original Argument b. Claim c. Evidence/Examples Paragraph #3 - Body Paragraph (10-12 sentences) a. Topic Sentence – Counter Argument Against Original Argument b. Counter Claim c. Evidence/Examples Paragraph #4 - Body Paragraph - (10-12 sentences) a. Topic Sentence – Original Argument’s Response to Counter Argument (DO NOT SIMPLY REPEAT THE ORIGINAL ARGUMENT) b. Counter Claim c. Evidence/Example Paragraph #5 - Conclusion - (4-5 sentences) Begin paragraph with, “In conclusion, I argued that...” a. Restatement of main points that leave reader with sense of closure INSTRUCTIONS: Paper Assignment – Analytical Philosophical Essay *You must follow all of the Analytical Philosophical Essay Instructions provided by the instructor. IMPORTANT! *You will be graded on: 1. Following sentence guidelines: If a paragraph is designated as 10-12 sentences, then you must write at least 10 sentences and no more than 12 sentences. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a 20 point deduction per paragraph. 2. Persuasiveness of the arguments you provide 3. Original thinking 4. Critical thinking 5. Use of relevant examples IMPORTANT! *You may not directly quote any outside sources (except in your Hook); however, you may make reference to real historical events, ideas, beliefs, cultural or social practices, etc. NO works-cited page or bibliography. You will be penalized for quoting outside sources. *You must choose one of the following claims as your original argument, or the basis of your thesis statement: Stealing is always wrong. Stealing is not always wrong. God is absent from everyday human life. God is not absent from everyday human life. Socrates death was in vain. Socrates death was not in vain. *The purpose of this paper is to: 1. Engage you in critical/logical thinking 2. Encourage you to objectively consider alternative points of view
Your assignment is to explain the main points of the video as it relates to Boden's book, mainly chapter 4. Some of the terminology is different, and some of the ideas touch on other chapters, too. But what I will be looking for is your ability to connect here is the link to watch I will provide more note that I have but the notes are not clear and might be missing
Compare and contrast the philosophy of Errol Flynn with those of Tom Blake? Where do they have agreements? Where do they depart? What can one learn from both? Where do you depart company with their ideas and why? 500 words or more. These two films are your key. The Hedonistic PhilosopherLinks to an external site. Tom Blake: A Surfer's PhilosophyLinks to an external site. Give the pro and con arguments to the vegan argument. Which argument is more ethically sound? Why? Where are there exceptions? Provide your own views on this subject. 400 words or more. How does this issue relate to morality in general? The following film is your key. Why I Don't Eat FacesLinks to an external site. Why is Baba Faqir Chand’s insights on religious visions and miracles important in understanding the nature of human consciousness and its projections? How can Faqir’s views help us better understand religious disputes? Be sure to detail your answers. 400 words or more. Give examples. In the book, Digital Teleportation, there are several chapters on virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Choose three of those chapters and provide a 300-word analysis of each and present your own reaction/views. 900 words or more total. Is the Universe an App? Using the film/essay as the basis of your essay, explain the thesis and your own argument for and against the simulation hypothesis. 300 words. Provide a 200-word analysis of the following audiobook.https://youtu.be/UI-NA2jladI?si=koU6e_ieBK3Vb6SfLinks to an external site. How do the temptations of Prince Agib help explain the dilemma of human beings? In what ways does it resonate with the story given in the Garden of Eden (in Genesis of the Bible). You may need to do extra credit research here. 250 words. Listen to the following audiobook, what does it reveal about temptation and how does it relate to our encompassing digital world?https://youtu.be/hJihsw808FI?si=s5yvjJmiNOiA9ljSLinks to an external site. (250 words). 12 Using ChatGPT 4o or any other AI generator, place three of the questions listed above (your choice) and copy and paste its responses. How accurate is it? Where do you think the AI is inaccurate or misleading or insufficient? 500 words.
