Category: Philosophy : Philosophy

I have attached below the instructions for this discussion post (in the pdf named Guidelines). I have also attached the pdf of the primary sources to use (and cite using the citation style in the instructions) in the discussion post. The discussion post will focus on these two primary sources.

Offer one or two quotes from his chapter that stood out to you. Identify what resonated with you, and be sure to explain why.

My topic for this essay is ” Epicurus claims: “It is impossible to live pleasantly without living wisely and honorably and justly.” In other words, one cannot be (fully) happy without also being a morally good person. Argue for or against this claim, drawing upon the ideas of at least two authors from the course”
I want to argue that it is possible to be fully happy without being a morally good person
The two authors that I will be drawing upon the ideas from is Jean-Paul Sartre from his philosophical essay called “Existentialism Is a Humanism.” Link for the reading is down below:
(https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/sartre/works/exist/sartre.htm)
and the second author is Simone de Beauvoir from her philosophical work called ” The Ethics of Ambiguity.” Link for the reading is down below:
(https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/ethics/de-beauvoir/ambiguity/ch01.htm)
Please read these two readings and base my arguments off of these two authors including quotes from the readings provided. I only want this essay to be based on these two readings and no outside sources.
Required essay mechanics:
 
• MLA style (10th edition): including typed, double-spaced, 12-point font size text, with 1-inch
margins on all sides, and identifying information and essay title on the first page;
• good writing style, including proper sentence and paragraph structure, proper grammar,
punctuation, and organization;
• effective use of quotations and paraphrases used to support your thesis; they must be
identified by parenthetical in-text citation according to the MLA style;
• include a Works Cited page with full bibliographic citations of the texts, following MLA style;

Directions
Please watch the video about Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence.

Daniel Goleman, who pioneered the field of emotional intelligence, applies EQ to workplace competency. When reviewing the video, think back to the parts of the assigned readings and lecture devoted to emotional intelligence.
As a result of watching the video and what you read in your assigned reading, in a 250-word essay, summarize in your own words what emotional intelligence is and how you believe this to be an asset in interactions with others, especially in the workplace.

Husserl, Heidegger, and Sartre have quite different conceptions of phenomenology, due to their differing conceptions of what a phenomenon is.  Explain their different conceptions of the phenomenon and the corresponding differences between their conceptions of the aims and methods of phenomenology.  What reasons might be given in favor of adopting one of these phenomenological theories over the others?

Embark on a philosophical exploration of existentialism, delving into its key concepts, origins, and implications for understanding human existence. Investigate the existentialist philosophies of thinkers such as Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Jean-Paul Sartre, analyzing their perspectives on freedom, individuality, and the search for meaning in a seemingly absurd world. Examine existentialist themes in literature, film, and art, considering their existentialist implications. Evaluate the relevance of existentialist thought in contemporary society, addressing existential crises, authenticity, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Utilize philosophical texts, critical analysis, and reflective inquiry to engage deeply with existentialist philosophy and its enduring questions.

Your goal is to find or create an ethical dilemma, research and propose a potential solution following a step-by-step process. You need to research your issue, the ethical schools of thought (theories) you believe are applicable, the pros and cons, and then conclude with your final proposal. An ethical dilemma is a problem having an ethical component to it. A simple example is finding a wallet with money it and identification; should you return it? Why? How do you make your decision? For this case study, you need a more complex ethical dilemma.
Main Steps
Obtain relevant facts of the issue; address why it’s important. At this level, you should address at least what you know about the situation – as well as what you don’t know; even more significant is the amount
of time available. Often this is the determining factor in what will ultimately be done.
Identify the main ethical issues; usually there are 1 or 2 main ethical issues, and several sub-issues stemming from the key issues; try to cover main problem(s) and then 1 sub-issue if possible.
Determine who or what is affected by these dilemmas; who are the stakeholders? Who wins, loses? Who
is helped by this? Who is hurt? Why?
Identify viable solutions/options based on 2 ethical schools of thought we’re studying this semester. For example: utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, social contract, deontology, – or any version of these. At this point, you may want to rank them from best to worst by considering which is the least problematic, yet still most effective. This can be quite difficult.
Identify at least 1-2 specific consequences – both long-term/short term- for each alternative/school of thought. Explain in detail and use examples.
Make a choice (in your conclusion) and provide a philosophical argument supporting why your solution is the best by comparing and contrasting the benefits and liabilities of your solution to the one(s) you believe is/are the worst and/or second best. You may want to integrate a discussion on the original circumstances which created this dilemma in the first place – and how it might be avoided in the future.
Use 2 sources, APA or MLA format; 5-7 pages total.
Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, clarity in writing, formatting, organization,

The homeric hymn to Demeter offers us in the present insight into the lives of women and girls in ancient Greek life. Girlhood, womanhood and motherhood are all represented through the Hymn. In this essay I am interested in exploring the ways the Hymn delves into the nature of feminine life in ancient Greece through the transformation of the characters Demeter and Persephone. Analyzing the transitions of women in the “Hymn to Demeter” provides a rich avenue for exploring themes of femininity, power dynamics, and the cyclical nature of life.
This is a 5-7 page philosophy thesis on a Greek tragedy. Must use direct quotes from the text, Hymn to Demeter and Helen P Foley’s The homeric hymn to Demeter: Translation, commentary, and interpretive essays.

Please write a thorough essay analysing these two readings – talk about philosophical questions that came up, what you liked what you disliked. Please please ensure it is sent to me before 11:50, even if the quality isn’t as perfect, I need it by then desperately

You will be responsible for selecting a philosophical topic, belief system, or subject (subject to my approval) and then putting together a formal presentation in which you analyze the pros and cons of that topic/belief system/subject and make your best case to persuade me why your view is correct or should be accepted as true. 
     For instance, if your topic is abortion, you will need to put together a 10-12 minute presentation in which you summarize the Pro arguments for abortion (i.e. arguments in favor of abortion), the Con arguments against abortion (i.e. arguments against abortion), and ultimately try to persuade me with which side you believe is correct and why.