Category: Philosophy homework help

Choose an advertisement on television, on the radio, on the Internet, or in print.
Describe, deconstruct, and analyze the advertisement by answering the following items:
Where did you find the advertisement ?
Briefly describe the scenario depicted in the advertisement.
What product is advertised?
Who is the audience for this advertisement? How do you know this?
Identify the main claim in the advertisement.
Is the claim credible? Why or why not? Use class terminology to explain.
What might make the claim more credible? What might make it less credible?
How does the author use rhetorical strategies to sell this product to its audience?
Does the advertisement reveal any cognitive biases? Which ones and how?
Your analysis must be at least 400 words in length and follow APA Style formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate.

Correctly cite sources in written work. Write with correct sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Project presents a philosophical argument in epistemology, ethics, or metaphysics.  1000 words)
  
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 In 250 words, answer the following questions: 
Think of an example from your life that addresses the following questions: is rhetoric more about explaining truths or about creating beauty? Can you articulate a beautiful untruth (i.e. a lie)? Can truths be beautiful or must they remain ugly? Have you ever shared an “ugly” truth? 
You must mention kairos, polis, or engage the ideas of the Sophists, Gorgias, Protagoras, and/or Aspasia discussed in class from the Herrick textbook. Write your answer in the form of a narrative. Don’t tell me. Show me. 
 Double space and use paragraphs. 

1. Explain what Tressie McMillan Cottom means when she says that US health care systems assume black women’s incompetence? Use specifics from the author’s argument as you summarize the main points.
2. As she conveys the story, how might Cottom’s pregnancy have been different had the health care workers involved read her as competent? What would have changed? Name the differences in detail and explain with specifics.
3. Name some A. stereotypes and B. structural features of modern health care that, according to Kidd & Carel, C. make patients especially vulnerable to epistemic injustice?
4. One kind of epistemic injustice in health care is testimonial injustice. A. Define testimonial injustice. B. Give an example of testimonial injustice from Cottom, Kidd & Carel. C. Explain what makes this example a testimonial injustice.
5. Another kind epistemic injustice in health care is hermeneutical injustice. A. Define hermeneutical injustice. B. Give an example of hermeneutical injustice from Cottom, Kidd & Carel. C. Explain what makes it hermeneutical injustice.

  
In around 250 words, explain the meaning and significance of the following passage in Descartes’ overall Cogito argument, from Meditations on First Philosophy: “What leads me to think that the wax exists – namely, that I see it – leads much more obviously to the conclusion that I exist. What I see might not really be the wax; perhaps I don’t even have eyes with which to see anything. But when I see or think I see (I am not here distinguishing the two), it is simply not possible that I who am now thinking am not something. Similarly, that I exist follows from the other bases for judging that the wax exists – that I touch it, that I imagine it, or any other basis, and similarly for my bases for judging that anything else exists outside me. As I came to perceive the wax more distinctly by applying not just sight and touch but other considerations, all this too contributed to my knowing myself even more distinctly, because whatever goes into my perception of the wax or of any other body must do even more to establish the nature of my own mind.” Then evaluate and/or criticize the extent to which Descartes argument that “I think, therefore, I am.” is indubitable.

 Instructions
Course Objectives
CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate)
CO5: Create an argument free from logical errors. (Create)
Description:
The goal for the week seven presentation is to use a well-structured argument to persuade the audience of what you believe to be the truth using evidence from authoritative, unbiased sources as justification. You will use one of the three types of argument discussed in week six,  Classic, Toulmin, or Rogerian to present your case.
Note, you would do well to read the lesson from week six on these types of arguments before completing this assignment AND you will be free to modify your actual introduction to better align with your chosen type. A key graded component for each type of argument is producing a credible counterargument to your claim. If you cannot reasonably present a legitimate argument against your position, you need to rethink your topic. Rationally, if no one can argue against your position, there is no need for your argument.
Choose an issue you’d like to convince other people of and find resources that will be the foundation for the Week 7 PowerPoint. 
Here you will focus on ONLY the introductory paragraph and an annotated bibliography.
See the examples for formatting. At the least, the document should be double-spaced and the annotated references should be hanging indent.
Part I: Introduce your topic.
Using information from the textbook in chapters 5 and 6, as well as the lessons from weeks 4 and 5, write a proper introductory paragraph. This paragraph will contain your thesis and a rudimentary outline of your argument. 
This is NOT a rough draft and writing more than the introductory paragraph will result in a loss of points for not following directions. One consideration here is to provide enough for the instructor to provide proper guidance on how to best complete the PowerPoint. 
Part II: “Annotated bibliography”
The goal here is to provide a proper reference in the chosen style for a minimum of three resources you plan to use in your argument. After providing that reference, provide a short description of the main points in the work AND how you intend to use that information in your final PowerPoint. See the attached example for guidance.
You would be well advised to consult the week 7 assignment descriptions for clarity on expectations.
***EXAMPLE ATTACHED***

 Description:
Information is everywhere and there is a glut of opinions, news, and data on the internet when making a decision. Some of this information is accurate and is free of bias while other information exists just to manipulate you. This is an exercise in discernment. For this week’s discussion, you will select two (2) resources from the internet (i.e. CNN, Breitbart, Twitter, Truth Social, The Young Turks, MSNBC, RT, CNBC, Newsmax, or any Facebook channel to assess. Any “news” source is fair game. Try to see if you can find similar arguments made by organizations or resources on the opposite political spectrum if possible. Then do the following:
State one argument made by each resource you will assess. Then, using one or more methods from Chapter 6, assess the claims for truthfulness and logic. See if you can develop some counterexamples or whether you can use any information in the two sections on Engaging with the Argument to assess the claims. Try to have some fun with this. 
Finally, give your opinion on the quality of the source and whether one should see each as credible or not to be trusted.

  
In around 500 words, select a passage from a philosophical text (such as Plato’s allegory of the cave, or Descartes’ Cogito argument), and answer the following questions: What is the point of this passage? Why did the author bother to include this passage in the selected text? What is the author trying to prove or argue? And how do they try to prove or argue the point?
Write a range of arguments for and against silly claims like “Stop Signs Should Say ‘Please'”, and “Art should be judged by size alone.” Evaluate what would be strong arguments for and against different claims, and explain any logical fallacies 

 
HUMA 1301:  Art Museum Assignment
Purpose
To evaluate art using the techniques and knowledge acquired in class.
To historically situate art in the culture, era, and style of its production. 
To experience art and make connections!
General Instructions
For this assignment, you will visit The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (free), The Menil Collection (free), The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (free on Thursdays), or an independent gallery of your choosing.  
You will select 3 pieces of art to analyze.  These can be paintings, sculptures, or artifacts.  
You will provide the date, title, medium, and artist for each work.  If any of these facts are unknown, note it in your paragraph.
You will critique each work using the “look, see, think” method described here:  Look, See, Think
You will include a picture of each work. It must be taken by you during your visit (do not use one found online).  The picture can be of the work itself, you standing next to the work, or a selfie of you with the work.
Detailed Instructions:
Museum paragraph:
Give the name and location of the museum, what kind of collection(s) it has, when it was founded, and what kind of building it’s housed in, or other info that might help your reader understand the museum.
Do not just cut and paste! Put this information into your own words.  
This paragraph should be 50-100 words.
For each of the 3 works, give the following information (per work):
The title of the artwork, date it was created, medium (i.e. what it’s made out of), and size.

Perhaps you can’t find all this information, but you should be able to find most of it.
Taking a picture of the plaque or information next to a work can help you remember.

A description and interpretation of the artwork so your readers can picture it in their mind’s eye.

Describe the composition, colors, figures, shapes.  Make sure it’s detailed!
Give an interpretation of what the work possibly means or signifies taking into account its title, composition, and the time and place of its creation.
Should be 100+ words.

A statement about why this artwork stood out to you– your personal response to it.

Write enough to make a real point and explain what you mean in at least 50 words.
You may love the piece, but you may also hate it!  It may make you feel overwhelmed, troubled, moved, excited, or any number of other things, but the key here is to explain WHY you believe it incites this response in you.

Connections paragraph:
Here, you will tie at least 2 of the 3 works to a lesson from the class in 100-150 words.
Formatting Information
MLA format– 12 pt Times New Roman font, double-spacing, 1 inch margins.
Submitting your Assignment
Please submit as a .pdf to the Art Critique assignment link in the Oral Presentation and Art Critique folder.
Grading Criteria:  Art Critique Rubric 
Category 
Excellent
Good 
Needs Work
Poor
1. Museum Description: 10% 
-Gives detailed information about the museum visited.
-50-100 words
-Gives some information about the museum visited.
-50-100 words
.-Gives minimal information about the museum visited.
-less than 50 words
– Does not provide info about the museum, uses AI generated information, or copies and pastes from another source.
2. Artwork 1
20%
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
-Detailed description of work 
-Logical interpretation of work
– Explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
– Uses correct grammar and spelling
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
– Somewhat detailed description of the work 
– Reasonable interpretation of work
– Mostly clear and detailed explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
-Uses mostly correct grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Title, date, medium, or size of piece not listed
-Description of work provided, but insufficient 
– Interpretation of work not based on anything concrete.
– Unclear or minimal explanation of why the work stood out (less than 50 words)
– Photo included
– Makes 4-5 mistakes in grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Does does provide title, date, medium or size of piece
– Description of work not provided
-Little to no interpretation of work.
– Insufficient or undeveloped description of why the work stood out
-No photo included.
– Makes 5+ grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
3. Artwork 2
20%
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
-Detailed description of work 
-Logical interpretation of work
– Explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
– Uses correct grammar and spelling
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
– Somewhat detailed description of the work 
– Reasonable interpretation of work
– Mostly clear and detailed explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
-Uses mostly correct grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Title, date, medium, or size of piece not listed
-Description of work provided, but insufficient 
– Interpretation of work not based on anything concrete.
– Unclear or minimal explanation of why the work stood out (less than 50 words)
– Photo included
– Makes 4-5 mistakes in grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Does does provide title, date, medium or size of piece
– Description of work not provided
-Little to no interpretation of work.
– Insufficient or undeveloped description of why the work stood out
-No photo included.
– Makes 5+ grammar and/or spelling mistakes..
4. Artwork 3
20%
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
-Detailed description of work 
-Logical interpretation of work
– Explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
– Uses correct grammar and spelling
– Title, date, medium, and size of piece listed
– Somewhat detailed description of the work 
– Reasonable interpretation of work
– Mostly clear and detailed explanation of why the work stood out (50+ words)
-Photo included
-Uses mostly correct grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Title, date, medium, or size of piece not listed
-Description of work provided, but insufficient 
– Interpretation of work not based on anything concrete.
– Unclear or minimal explanation of why the work stood out (less than 50 words)
– Photo included
– Makes 4-5 mistakes in grammar and spelling
Has one or more of the following issues:
-Does does provide title, date, medium or size of piece
– Description of work not provided
-Little to no interpretation of work.
– Insufficient or undeveloped description of why the work stood out
-No photo included.
– Makes 5+ grammar and/or spelling mistakes..
5. Connections
30% 
-100-150 words
-Uses a topic from the class
-Connection is well developed
-Makes a clear point
-Uses at least ⅔ works
-100+ words
-Uses a topic somewhat related to the class
-Connection is somewhat well developed
-Makes a fairly clear point
-Uses at least ⅔ works
-Less than 100 words
-Uses a topic not from the class
-Connection is partially developed
-Makes a somewhat clear point
-Uses at least ⅔ works
-Less than 100 words
-Uses a topic not from the class
-Connection is not developed
-Does not make a clear point
-Does not use ⅔ works

For this journal entry please share your reflection on the most ‘meaningful’ topic covered – for you – this semester in PHI 2010.  What module impacted your thinking?  Why?  How can you apply what you’ve learned in PHI 2010 in your daily life?  What will you ‘take with you’ from your time in class this semester