What does Descartes have doubts about in his Meditations? What reasons does he offer for having those doubts? How does he try to resolve those doubts? Is […]
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Aristotle’s definition of character
Aristotle defined character as “the decisions a person makes when the choice is not obvious.” Another well-known definition of character is the way people act when no […]
How multiculturalism and diversity impact the application of philosophical approaches
Regardless of the philosophical approach one embraces with regard to the criminal justice system (due process vs. crime control, consensus or conflict model, or individual rights vs. […]
Creating productive dialogue between Eastern and Western ethical philosophy
Would it be possible to create a productive dialogue between Eastern and Western ethical philosophy? What major points of similarity as well as points of difference would […]
Rooting and Jailbreaking
Research rooting and jailbreaking. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? How frequently is this technology used? Can a device that has been broken return to its default […]
“Plantation Aristocracy.”
Most southerners defend slavery, even though they were not part of the “Plantation Aristocracy.” Discuss why they supported slavery, and your response to the claims made by its supporters, […]
The concept of “moderation” within Aristotle’s Ethical system.
Consider for a moment the concept of “moderation” within Aristotle’s Ethical system. Everything, all parts of the human existence, should be done with moderation and thus excellence. Now […]
“Meditation
In “Meditation 1,” Rene Descartes casts doubt on all ideas of sensation (ideas believed a posteriori, or after experience) and all analytic ideas (ideas believed a priori, or […]
Antibiotic selection often presents a challenge for the new provider
Antibiotic selection often presents a challenge for the new provider. Conduct research on an infectious process. Design a case study that will provide enough basic information for your classmates to […]
The Enlightenment Philosophes
What were their main ideas? How did these ideas lead to political, economic, or social revolutions?