by Brian Leakey | Nov 23, 2023 | Philosophy
Taking its namesake from the famous ancient Greek gadfly, the Socratic method involves teachers testing a student’s knowledge of a subject matter by asking challenging questions. For example, when Socrates wanted his student Theatetus to define “knowledge” he...
by essay_panther | Nov 20, 2023 | Philosophy
In “Equality for Animals?”, Peter Singer argues that “speciesism” is an unjustified prejudice. What is “speciesism”? Why does Singer think that speciesism is an unjustified prejudice akin to racism or sexism? Do you agree with Singer? Why/why not? It should be...
by essay_panther | Nov 20, 2023 | Philosophy
Describe the two conceptions of self-love or selfishness that Aristotle discusses. What role do reason and virtue play in each conception? What is Aristotle’s ethical evaluation of each conception? Do Aristotle’s views on what he considers to be the fundamental,...
by essay_panther | Nov 19, 2023 | Philosophy
Write a philosophical reflection about freedom and choice
by essay_panther | Nov 19, 2023 | Philosophy
Read Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics books 1 and 2 should evaluate their own character in at least one of the behavior domains covered in the book II narratives, after which they should assess where they stand on the virtue line. When addressing their own...
by essay_panther | Nov 19, 2023 | Philosophy
Compare and contrast Hegel’s concept of Geist, Schopenhauer’s Will, and nietzsche’s Will to Power on human existence
Recent Comments