Category: Philosophy

Is this absolutely necessary- can we challenge preconceptions and our viewers when they look at our work?

http://www.iconofgraphics.com/Alexey-Brodovitch/

The idea of composition is based on the organisation of information in a tangible way that makes sense and allows the viewer to ‘read’ the image clearly.

Is this absolutely necessary- can we challenge preconceptions and our viewers when they look at our work?

Look at how Alexey Brodovitch made images come alive, and then find one image online, or one of your own, and compare it with Brodovitch’s work and write a 300 word reflection on your process of discovery concerning the importance of composition and pre-visualisation.

What have you learned from the post below, and what have they omitted that you would include?

Philosophy – utilitarianism and solar energy

Make a substantive comment of at least 250 words on the actual content of the essay below. in which you do a brief peer review of the other student’s post.

What have you learned from the post below, and what have they omitted that you would include? Students will also be encouraged to respond to any student’s responses to their own posts. In other words, students are expected to read the responses to their posts, and respond in kindly.

Evaluate the idea that the thinking mind and body are separate. Use Descartes dualism and other philosophical ideas to argue both for and against, before reaching a conclusion.

Evaluate the idea that the thinking mind and body are separate

Evaluate the idea that the thinking mind and body are separate. Use Descartes dualism and other philosophical ideas to argue both for and against, before reaching a conclusion.

Chose any one or more philosophers and apply that philosophy to the 21st century.Discuss that philosopher(s) and his/their concept(s) in whatever context you wish.

Writer’s Choice

Political Philosophy Class:

Plato, Locke, Hegel and Marx have different views on the proper role and place regarding property. Plato opposes property ownership by the guardians, and Marx opposes private property. Locke sees the protection of property as one of the main goals of government, while economic activity and property are essential elements of ethical life for Hegel.

1. Construct an argument about which philosopher has the most convincing theories of property by comparing and contrasting Plato, Locke, Hegel, and Marx any two or more of the philosophers. This can include real-world results from their ideas, strength, and consistency of their arguments, or process of elimination by poking holes in the arguments of the other men leaving your choice as the last man standing.

2. Chose any one or more philosophers and apply that philosophy to the 21st century.

3. Chose any topic related to any philosopher, and discuss that philosopher(s) and his/their concept(s) in whatever context you wish.

Remember, have a strong introduction, revised last to reflect what the paper accomplished, and a strong conclusion consisting of lessons learned based on what is presented and documented in the body.

 

Explain and analyze the connection between Leibniz’s monadology and artificial intelligence.Carefully articulate and analyze how panpsychism and autoimmunity can be utilized to illuminate an understanding of substance dualism.

Write between 2000 and 2500 words on any two (2) questions hereunder:

1. 1. Carefully articulate and analyze how panpsychism and autoimmunity can be utilized to illuminate an understanding of substance dualism. (30 marks)

2. 2. Defend why Plato should be charged for the mind and body problem in philosophy and offer your solution(s) to the problem. (30 marks)

3. 3. Gordon Gallup Jr. argued in “Chimpanzees: Self-Recognition”, 1970, that chimpanzees had self-awareness based on the Mirror Test conducted by him. Do you think the ascription of mind to animals is another way to resolve the problem of other minds in philosophy? Argue your answer. (30 marks)

4. 4. Explain and analyze the connection between Leibniz’s monadology and artificial intelligence. (30 marks)

5. 5. Advance four arguments to prove the relevance of philosophy of mind to Jamaica by highlighting its utility to various facets of the Jamaican society in general, and culture in particular. (30 marks)

Is it possible for the cinematic element in a fictional movie to play a significant role in conveying philosophical ideas (In a similar way as literature can)? Or are films just good thought experiments?

Rgumentative essay about philosophy and fim

It should be an argumenttative essay of 1300 words , discussing following arguments
. Is it possible for the cinematic element in a fictional movie to play a significant role in conveying philosophical ideas (In a similar way as literature can)? Or are films just good thought experiments?

 

Why Xenophon’s Symposium shouldn’t be taken seriously:Discuss?

Why Xenophon’s Symposium shouldn’t be taken seriously:Discuss?

The paper needs to be analytical. The translation of Xenophon’s Symposium we worked on in class was by Seth Benardete. Xenophon’s humor should be analyzed, his great ability to make us believe what he’s talking about has actually happened and his great writing abilities. Our Professor wants to see our critical and analytical abilities. References should be included.

Explain the difference between effective leadership and ethical leadership, and give an example of how an effective leader might fail to be an ethical leader.

There are three 3 questions. The first two (2) questions are short responses, and your answer should be approximately one long paragraph. The final
question which is question 3 is an essay question. You do not need to provide citations. What expect from Essay Question is Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, Counterclaim and Conclusion.

Question One (One Long Paragraph) :

From Chapter 3, explain what the moral minimum adds to the economic model, and give an argument as to why it should be added. (Give philosophically adequate arguments. Give an accurate analysis of the arguments presented and to give well-constructed arguments. Lastly, give an accurate account of the theories and terms presented in the reading).

Question Two (One Long Paragraph) :

From chapter 4, explain the difference between effective leadership and ethical leadership, and give an example of how an effective leader might fail to be an ethical leader.

Question Three (Essay Question – 550 words) :

A theme throughout the course has been how merely meeting legal standards may not be sufficient for to act ethically. Use examples from DesJardins, An Introduction to Business Ethics, to discuss this idea. only use the book that will provide in the files and only the book. DO NOT GOOGLE the answers or write anything from the internet!!

 

How does Buddha’s theory of the self differ from the one advanced by Plato?Nietzsche is often cited as having proclaimed the death of God. What would you say Nietzsche meant by this?

Coursework

Answer the following questions in a clear and organized paragraph. Each paragraph should include a clear and precise thesis (1-2 sentences) that directly addresses the question prompt, at least 1 direct quote from the materials of the course, and at least 5-7 sentences or more than analyze the direct quotes and explain how the evidence supports your.

1. Nietzsche is often cited as having proclaimed the death of God. What would you say Nietzsche meant by this?

WORK CITED: https://iep.utm.edu/nietzsch/

2. How does Buddha’s theory of the self differ from the one advanced by Plato?

Velez; Source:http://www.iep.utm.edu/buddha/