Philosophy

1. Explain Descartes’ project of methodological doubt. What is he trying to ultimately accomplish? As he carries out his methodological doubt, what are the various sources of knowledge that he doubts? Finally, after carrying out his methodological doubt, what – if anything – does he find that he cannot doubt?   2. (A) Select one […]

1. State whether you find Relativism or Pragmatism more convincing, and provide reasoning in support of your position. 2. Describe some of the ways in which the theory you chose can prove problematic regarding knowledge in the modern world – particularly considering some more recent societal buzzwords, such as “fake news,” “alternative facts,” “post-truth,” etc

explain what Kant means by “synthetic a priori,” and then explain how he refers to this concept to overcome the challenges set forth by David Hume’s problem of induction. After describing the key components of Kant’s theory of “synthetic a priori” conditions, state whether or not you agree with Kant’s solution (supported with reasoning evidence).

Immediately after Socrates’ leaky jar analogy, Socrates and Callicles disagree over what makes a person’s life good. Present at least two of Socrates’ arguments against Callicles’ position, being sure to carefully formulate them and situate your reconstruction with reference to the text. Give reasons why you think each argument does or does not succeed. Pose […]

How might philosophy make a person just according to Plato?  Why is philosophy insufficient according to Aristotle? Present a counter-example to Kant’s “categorical imperative” that one should only act in ways that one could will as a universal law. State one way that Sartre agrees with Kant, and one way Sartre disagrees with Kant

Using an example, explain why Ryle believes there is a fundamental difference between “knowing how” and “knowing that.” Explain Plato’s view that moral knowledge is knowledge that. Explain Aristotle’s view that moral knowledge is instead a matter of know how. Give reasons for either Plato’s or Aristotle’s view, considering objections and offering replies.