Category: Philosophy

A midterm essay  (five double-spaced pages minimum)on what is politics from the standpoint of Plato and/or Aristotle which engages questions of justice, citizenship, slavery, social mobility, education, the soul and some of the interrelationships between these questions and their proposed solutions  

the picture I uploaded it’s the prompts I have to pick out from to write on, only one of them. the professor likes it to be written simply and direct to the point.

Write a 5-6 page double spaced MLA format essay in 12 pt times new roman font. The assignment question is:    Critics
of targeted economic sanctions, like Joy Gordon and Dursun Peksun, base their
arguments upon ethical standards found in just war theory, e.g. discriminate
targeting, proportionality, and likelihood of success or effectiveness. In
addition, they raise ethical questions surrounding the lack of due process for those
individuals targeted with sanctions. Taking into consideration the
counter-arguments from George A. Lopez, which of the above ethical concerns do
you find to be the most compelling arguments against targeted sanctions (if
any)? Can targeted sanctions be morally justified nonetheless as either the
least bad option or as the fairest way to distribute inevitable harms (as
Pattison argues)?
Make sure to have a clear thesis in the in the end of the introduction. MAKE SURE to consider why someone might disagree with your position and write those good reasons in the body. Provide sound claims from all 4 authors even if they disprove your claim. Essay needs to have NO MORE than 2 short quotes(no longer than 2 setences), make sure to put quotation marks around the sentence you are citing with the page number. Essay is heavy on analysis. In the beggining part of the body explain the positions/perspectives of the authors and than provide analysis and comoare and contrast them and answer the assignment question. No AI or plagiarism. Include a works cited page. 

Discussion Board Topic
1) Explain the 3 main arguments for the existence of God.
2) Explain in detail one of the objections (presented by one of the authors we read) against one of the main arguments for the existence of God.
3) Offer your own original argument in defense of the position you think is most reasonable. In other words, offer an argument in defense of one of the 3 main arguments for the existence of God or in defense of one of the objections against the 3 main arguments for the existence of God. 
Discussion Board Instructions:
1. Student must post in response to the set of discussion questions.
a. The post must be at least three paragraphs in length.
b. The post must display a detailed understanding of the material
contained in the discussion question.
c. The post must include an argument in support of a position that is
directly connected and in response to a specific argument articulated
by one of the philosophers assigned for the course.
d. When forming your argument, do not ignore the issues that the
philosopher presents. You must address counter arguments to your
position.
e. Do not copy and paste, or borrow information from online
sources. The post should be your own original writing, and it should
be directly connected to the assigned readings for the course. 
Note: Please do not use any outside resources. Please only use the resources provided below. Which are YouTube videos and documents. Thank you.

i also added my previous paper which got me a 79%, you should talk about a different philosopher, and also please do not USE AI please 

For this video, choose one item that addresses a current issue and makes connections to class concepts. The item may be print or video—for example, an article from the current edition of a newspaper or magazine, a segment from a news or talk show, a YouTube video, vlog, or any program that features current affairs.
Your item (up to 2 minutes) will be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation.
You may use clips of a video, pause a video as necessary to identify concepts, or use a clip for a full 2 minutes. However, you cannot use over two minutes of video in your own presentation.
Items cannot be more than 90 days old.
Clips and articles can be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation or you can share your screen and show these separately during your presentation.
Remember, your PowerPoint is there to guide you during your presentation. Do not overload this with text.
Submit a 4-5 minute video in which you:
Use any software you are comfortable with, including Panopto, in order to record yourself speaking and presenting a PowerPoint at the same time. You and your PowerPoint must be visible during the entirety of the presentation. This cannot just be a recording of your face presenting and it cannot just be a voice over with your PowerPoint – Video and screen option should be selected on any media you use.
Clearly identify the argument. Present the premises and conclusion in your chosen article or video clip and explain their importance. Did the speakers/writers use deductive or inductive reasoning?
In your article or video clip, identify three of the following: vague/ambiguous language; credibility; cognitive bias; rhetoric; logical fallacies; generalizations; arguments from analogy; cause and effect reasoning; and value judgments about morality, law, or aesthetics.
Explain why you think the argument fits this concept. Also, identify if this was purposeful and why, and how this affects the strength of the argument.
Provide a conclusion to your video. Was the argument convincing? What is your position? (30 seconds max)
Length: 5 minutes maximum

Choose three out of the five following questions to answer and write a 300 word essay on each of your responses.  Your answers should not duplicate each other, for example, there may be some overlap in your answers, but I do not expect you simply repeat what you wrote as answer to one question as the answer to another.
This is an “open book” exam but make sure to footnote any sources you consult.  Each answer should discuss at least one of the philosophers we have read or discussed in this course (contemporary or otherwise). Make sure to give reasons and explain your response, in other words “I believe x” is not a reason, you may say “I believe x, because …”  Please upload your exam to Canvas by 11:59 pm May 14, 2024.
Many moral philosophers regard moral subjectivism as fatally flawed and contradictory? Compose a short essay arguing for or against this position.    
Is addiction a moral issue? Why or why not? (hint: make sure you define addiction)
To what extent should humans give moral consideration to the well-being of non-humans (trees, chimpanzees, and such)? Are some living things entitled to greater consideration than others?
Is “autonomy” a useful concept in discussing moral issues? Make sure to define autonomy before you come to a conclusion
Apply the “just war” theory to either the Israel/Gaza conflict or the Russia/Uk
IF I DIDNT  GET A GOOD GRADE OR PASS  ON THIS FINAL EXAM YOU WINT TAKE ANY MONEY 

Using the reading you have done, and the thinking you have been doing, write a roughly 1,250 word essay (1,150-1,750). The essay should answer the question posed fully, and it will be essential that you have a clear claim (thesis) in order for you to make your case. The more clear your thesis, the better your argument will be.
In addition to the philosophical texts drawn from the Norton anthology, your essay will need to include at least two (2) other sources. You may include more, if you wish. The inclusion of these sources will take the form of quotes, paraphrases, etc. 
In all instances you must cite the quotes and include a work cited page using correct MLA format. 
The essay must observe proper MLA formatting.
typed using Garamond or Times New Roman font
typed in a font size between ten (10) and twelve (12)
double spaced
margins no larger than one inch
name, class, professor’s name, and date at the top left
last name and page number in the top right (header)
The essay must adhere to standard grammatical and spelling conventions. 
Point Breakdown (rubric)
Proper MLA paper format (header, double space, etc.)-5 pts
Proper MLA in-text citations -10 pts
Proper MLA end citations -10 pts
No inclusion of first (I, me, us, etc) or second (you, your, etc) pronouns, including references to the class or the essay -5 pts
Inclusion of outside research source   – 10 pts each (0 pts for sources beyond the required two)
Content/argument of essay – 45 pts. 
Choose one of the following options for this essay. 
We have considered what identity means, and how much free will a person has.  Using two philosophers we have read since week six (Plato on), define what personhood is, and address a person’s choices as an individual (free will) and how those choices play in creating/shaping that person’s identity. In defending your position, offer what you believe are the most principled arguments you can make. Think of the strongest objection you can come up with against your own position and respond to it.
Philosophers we’ve studied:
– Hume
– Russell
-Descartes
-Searle
-Nagel
-Locke
-Parfit
– William’s
– Strawson
– Ayer
-Mill
-Arpaly
-Hursthouse
-Harman
-Foucault

Choose three out of the five following questions to answer and write a 300 word essay on each of your responses.  Your answers should not duplicate each other, for example, there may be some overlap in your answers, but I do not expect you simply repeat what you wrote as answer to one question as the answer to another.
This is an “open book” exam but make sure to footnote any sources you consult.  Each answer should discuss at least one of the philosophers we have read or discussed in this course (contemporary or otherwise). Make sure to give reasons and explain your response, in other words “I believe x” is not a reason, you may say “I believe x, because …”  Please upload your exam to Canvas by 11:59 pm May 14, 2024.
Many moral philosophers regard moral subjectivism as fatally flawed and contradictory? Compose a short essay arguing for or against this position.    
Is addiction a moral issue? Why or why not? (hint: make sure you define addiction)
To what extent should humans give moral consideration to the well-being of non-humans (trees, chimpanzees, and such)? Are some living things entitled to greater consideration than others?
Is “autonomy” a useful concept in discussing moral issues? Make sure to define autonomy before you come to a conclusion
Apply the “just war” theory to either the Israel/Gaza conflict or the Russia/Ukraine conflict and offer a conclusion as to whether either party meets the criteria for a just war.

My philosophical Question: Do we have a predetermined fate or destiny to suffer, or is suffering purely a result of personal choices? 
(by preditermened fate or destiny to suffer, I mean people who are born with certain diseases or illnesses, or people who are born in abusive households for example.) 
My position: I believe that we have a predetermined fate to suffer.
– I am not using my classmates responses in my essay, so that part can be skipped. 
– We don’t have to use other sources for this essay, it’s optional. However, it should look like a personal discussion, it should not revolve around other sources and basic definitions.