Philosophy

Allegory of the Cave: craft a post in which you explain how the trial of socrates and the “Allegory of the cave” are both examinations of the same idea and that the “unexamined life is not worth living.”

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Allegory of the Cave Craft a post in which you explain how the trial of Socrates and the “Allegory of the Cave” are both examinations of the same idea and that the “unexamined life is not worth living.” Give an explanation  on the specific elements of the “Allegory of the Cave” and of the trial … Read more

Explain the reasoning that Rawls provides to support his contention that the two principles of justice are the correct principles to organize institutions.

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John Rawls offers a theory of justice that, he claims, lies within the social contract tradition. And it seeks to offer a theory of justice that locates justice in institutional design rather than in character (for instance, as Plato does in the Republic). Explain the reasoning that Rawls provides to support his contention that the … Read more

How convincing is Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s analysis of reality as an ontology of seven ‘categories of things that exist’?

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You can choose any of the below How convincing is Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika’s analysis of reality as an ontology of seven ‘categories of things that exist’ (padārthas)? [Feel free to address what you wish of this theory, e.g. their theory of substances and qualities/actions, their theory of universals and particularities, their theory of the relation of inherence … Read more

Art in twentieth century philosophy: what does Benjamin mean by aura, and why and how do film and photography transform the character of the work of art?

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Art in twentieth century philosophy. 1. What does Benjamin mean by aura, and why and how do film and photography transform the character of the work of art? 2. What is at stake in Barthes’ discussion of the death of the author? 3. To what extent do Benjamin, Barthes and Foucault share common ground in … Read more

Rawls and Nozick:briefly explain Rawls’ and Nozick’s positions on achieving justice and fairness then offer a critical analysis of both views.

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Rawls and Nozick USE THE READING MATERIAL PROVIDED!!! Should we side with Rawls or Nozick when it comes to understanding how we ought to achieve justice and fairness within our society? Briefly explain Rawls’ and Nozick’s positions on achieving justice and fairness then offer a critical analysis of both views. Guidelines for Writing Assignments: 1.Your … Read more