Bankruptcy laws have changed over time. Give a brief summary of some of the changes that have occurred and the bankruptcy chapters that are currently in place. Why do most people file bankruptcy? Is the Code ethical? What is the philosophy behind the Bankruptcy code?

1. Often we think of ourselves as consumers but if you look at things from a business person’s perspective protecting our interests is paramount. Secured interests can help protect creditors. Find a case that addresses a security interest. What was the issue, facts, and ultimate holding of the court?

2. Bankruptcy laws have changed over time. Give a brief summary of some of the changes that have occurred and the bankruptcy chapters that are currently in place. Why do most people file bankruptcy? Is the Code ethical? What is the philosophy behind the Bankruptcy code?

3. We will be exploring all types of property and property rights. There are a lot of standard forms that you can find on the web relating to property i.e. leases, deeds, wills, etc. Find one of these forms, post the link, and summarize it for your fellow students. Now, state what you would add or delete from this form. This is an important exercise since many blindly follow/sign forms without reading it or understanding what it actually states.

4. Some laws relating to property come from statutes and some come from case law. Let’s take a look at the statutory laws. Find a law relating to one of our topics, post a summary and include your citation. This can be federal or state law. What did you learn from this statute?

Provide an article.
A paragraph per question.

What do you see as the ultimate goal of philosophy? Do you think that this goal is in line with biblical goals? Who or why not? Use scripture to defend your point.Do you think Socrates demonstrated a biblical way of thinking to some degree? Why or why not?

Session 1 Paper

Paper must be:
1. 2-3 pages in length
2. Constructed using an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion with quality college-level writing.
3. In-text citations to support main points

The paper should answer these questions:

1. What do you see as the ultimate goal of philosophy? Do you think that this goal is in line with biblical goals? Who or why not? Use scripture to defend your point.

2. Do you think Socrates demonstrated a biblical way of thinking to some degree? Why or why not?

3. Miller notes that philosophers agree that reason has its limits. What is something that cannot be reasoned? Why not?

4. How can philosophy help us in a practical way?