Morality Focus on Where Nietzsche finds morality. If God is dead, does morality exist? Research Paper on Nietzsche Works: Truth and the Lie in an Extra Moral Sense The Gay Science Genealogy of Morals Human, All Too Human Beyond Good and Evil
Analysis and critique Concentrate on the analysis and critique of a specific argument based on a specific reasoning. Choose from one of the following: Søren Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from the Underground Friedrich Nietzsche, The Gay Science Martin Heidegger, Being and Time
McRaven’s Advice on Living a Good Life and Making the World Better This discussion assignment relates to Admiral McRaven’s Commencement Speech delivered at the University of Texas. In his speech, McRaven gives ten pieces of advice based on lessons he learned during Navy SEAL training. His hope is that his advice will help us both … Read more
Philosophy 1. Identify historical beginnings of philosophy and contemporary positions concerning the nature of knowledge and reality. 2. Distinguish the basic concepts of moral and political philosophy. 3. Evaluate arguments for and against the existence of God. 4. Evaluate various approaches to the mind-body problem. This 1200 – 1600 word (not to exceed 2000 words)
Photography. http://www.iconofgraphics.com/Alexey-Brodovitch/ The idea of composition is based on the organization 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, … Read more
Feminism Essay Question: Is Lorde correct about the call for unity across difference? Do you agree with Lorde’s position? Or are women’s movements more effective only when they focus and draw on sexuality? Be sure to carefully explain Lorde’s position.
Kant’s Ethics and Our Duty What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side given a contemporary debate, such as those concerning animal rights, stem cell research, abortion, the death penalty, and so forth? Elaborate in detail the ethical positions arrived at by using … Read more
Utilitarianism and solar energy. Make a substantive comment of at least 250 words on the actual content of the essay below explaining what you learned from the post below, and what have they omitted that you would include? Research into fusion power generation is often proposed as the potential ultimate solution to the energy crisis. … Read more
Moral theories Develop moral guidelines for using key recent and emerging healthcare and social technologies based on moral theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, care-based ethics, ethical egoism and social contract theory. Propose a course of social action and a solution by using the ethics of egoism, utilitarianism, the “veil of ignorance” method, deontological … Read more
Philosophy •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.
