Freud argues that organized society is founded upon and thus dependent on the repression of what he deems our“instinctual life.” In other words, civilization is a social contract, i.e., a sublimated compromise whereby we exchange the demands of the body for social norms cultural ideals. Do agree or disagree with his diagnosis?

Freud argues that organized society is founded upon and thus dependent on the repression of what he deems our“instinctual life.” In other words, civilization is a social contract, i.e., a sublimated compromise whereby we exchange the demands of the body for social norms cultural ideals. Do agree or disagree with his diagnosis? Is he making … Read more

Hein and Public Art-Mention a generally accepted work of public art and explain why it is indeed a work of public art.

Hein and Public Art. Hein option: Thinking and using (i.e., quoting) Hein’s text, mention a generally accepted work of public art and explain why it is indeed a work of public art. Include an online reference (an article, a picture, a video, etc.) which highlights the chosen work.

How the Indian Response to Coronavirus pandemic plays according to Mhembe’s  Necropolitics?

How the Indian Response to Coronavirus pandemic plays according to Mhembe’s  Necropolitics? Write a research paper using news articles about India’s coronavirus response. How does chapter 3 Necropolitics of the book Necropolitics’ argument about sovereign power and the creation of death worlds parallel this coronavirus response of India?

What is the relationship between art and philosophy? Do you agree with Plato and Descartes that philosophy is the best means of achieving certainty about reality and existence, or do you think that art is the ultimate expression of truth?

Compare and contrast the modern and postmodern approaches to truth and art. In a 3-4 page paper, discuss the following: Explain the idea that art represents reality by discussing Plato and/or Aristotle’s view of art. Discuss a work of art that you think illustrates this idea. For example, you might discuss a character/narrator/subject in a … Read more

Philosophy of science-Present and explain the debate between Ruse and Laudan over “creation science.”

Philosophy of science Present and explain the debate between Ruse and Laudan over “creation science.” What is creation science and why was it being challenged in court? Present Ruse’s “five characteristics” which he presented as a way of determining what is necessary for being a genuine science. Present in detail Laudan’s counter-arguments against Ruse’s characteristics … Read more

Should the federal minimum wage be increased?

Should the federal minimum wage be increased? Write a 3–4 page paper in which you: State your position on the topic you selected in the Week 3 assignment, Conflicting Viewpoints Essay: Identify three premises (reasons) from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues that support your position, and explain why you selected these specific reasons. Explain … Read more