Category: Philosophy : Philosophy

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. 

“Students will write a 7-8 page (2,100-2,400 words) analytical essay on an assigned topic. The essay should be double-
spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1” margins. The essay should consistently use a citation format (such as
APA or Chicago). In addition to using the authors that we have read in the course as primary sources, students must
consult and cite appropriately at least 3 scholarly sources in the paper. A scholarly source could be a professional
journal article in a philosophy journal or a book or book chapter in a scholarly monograph published by an academic
press (for example, Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, Harvard, Princeton, and others). Provide a total word count at the end of the paper.”
Dualism versus Monism in Descartes and Hobbes: Hobbes saw the simplicity and unity of his understanding of human psychology as decisive. He asserted that phenomena such as perception, imagination, and memory could all be understood as matter in motion. In claiming this, he developed an account of the mind without positing the existence of non-corporeal entities, such as the soul. In your paper, sketch Hobbes’s account of human psychology in Leviathan and argue for the view’s strengths or weaknesses. Then compare Hobbes’s monism with Descartes’ dualism, assessing which is able to explain a wider range of phenomena.
a. Ed Curley, “Hobbes versus Descartes”
b. Richard Tuck, “Hobbes and Descartes”
c. Tom Sorell, “Hobbes and Aristotle”
I also provided a reviewed Rough Draft

“Students will write a 7-8 page (2,100-2,400 words) analytical essay on an assigned topic. The essay should be double-
spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1” margins. The essay should consistently use a citation format (such as
APA or Chicago). In addition to using the authors that we have read in the course as primary sources, students must
consult and cite appropriately at least 3 scholarly sources in the paper. A scholarly source could be a professional
journal article in a philosophy journal or a book or book chapter in a scholarly monograph published by an academic
press (for example, Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, Harvard, Princeton, and others). Provide a total word count at the end of the paper.”
Dualism versus Monism in Descartes and Hobbes: Hobbes saw the simplicity and unity of his understanding of human psychology as decisive. He asserted that phenomena such as perception, imagination, and memory could all be understood as matter in motion. In claiming this, he developed an account of the mind without positing the existence of non-corporeal entities, such as the soul. In your paper, sketch Hobbes’s account of human psychology in Leviathan and argue for the view’s strengths or weaknesses. Then compare Hobbes’s monism with Descartes’ dualism, assessing which is able to explain a wider range of phenomena.
a. Ed Curley, “Hobbes versus Descartes”
b. Richard Tuck, “Hobbes and Descartes”
c. Tom Sorell, “Hobbes and Aristotle”
I also provided a reviewed Rough Draft

What you need to complete this assignment:
Loss Prevention Interview Transcripts for Michael, Sarah, and Rachelle.
Transcript of Security Camera Footage.
Office Layout Map.
Steps to complete:
Step 1: Review the transcripts of all three employees and the map and the transcript of the security camera footage
Note: Do not use any other sources. Space for notetaking is provided
Step 2: Determine the most relevant information needed to construct the best possible timeline based on the provided sources.
The information you choose to include (and exclude) will be an important part of your timeline clarity and accuracy. Ensure information is placed properly
Step 3: Create a timeline based on the information you’ve determined is most relevant. The timeline template is located in
Step 4: Download your complete timeline Once downloaded, review the timeline for accuracy and completeness. Edit as needed.
Note: The timeline template provided in the has a set number of blank areas for you to fill. If you decide there are fewer or a greater number of events than the spaces provided, you can add or remove entries to your timeline after downloading the template.

Read Thomas Nagel’s “The Absurd” (available in D2L). Make sure you understand
Nagel’s main point about absurdity as well as his other, related arguments.
2. Write an essay on ONE of the following topics.
a. Do you agree with Nagel’s distinction between ordinary and philosophical types of
absurdity?
1. Exposition
First, and most importantly, you should give a careful exposition of Nagel’s argument. This should constitute approximately 1/2 of your essay. Make sure that your exposition is focused. In other words, if you are dealing with one part of Nagel’s argument, there is no need for you to summarize the whole paper. You are partly being evaluated on your ability to focus your paper on the topic that you are interested in. Ask yourself: What is the structure of Nagel’s argument? What are his premises? What are his conclusions? What support does he offer for his premises? (You may, if you wish, set out part of all of Nagel’s argument in standard form, as part of your exposition. But if you do this, you must still describe the argument: in
other words, the standard form cannot be the entirety of your exposition.)
2. Critical Evaluation
Second, you should offer a critical evaluation of exactly one part or aspect of Nagel’s
argument. This should come in the second part of your essay, after the exposition, and should constitute approximately 1/2 of your essay. Your critical evaluation should be narrowly focused, and should be directed specifically at one aspect of Nagel’s argument. Your critical evaluation might, for instance, address one of the following questions: How well does Nagel set out his topic? Are there defects in either his conception of the topic or of the relevant notions involved? (Be specific.) How successful is one part or aspect of Nagel’s argument? (Be specific.). Does Nagel’s conclusion follow logically from his premises? Why, or why not? (Be specific.)
Other Instructions:
Before you start writing, please consult the document entitled “Notes on Reading and Writing Philosophy” for details on what is expected in a critical exposition. This document is available in D2L.
You may use secondary sources in writing this essay, but this is neither required nor
encouraged. Whether or not you use secondary sources, you must include a reference list at the end of your essay, listing the sources you used in writing the paper (even if this is just the primary source, Nagel).
It is expected that your essay will be formatted in accordance with the generally accepted standards for written academic work. Papers that fail to meet these standards may be penalized; in extreme cases, they will not be graded. Please make sure that your essays are formatted in the manner described in the document entitled “Expectations Concerning Academic Writing”, also available in D2L. Please pay particular attention to the section entitled “Quotation, Attribution, and Acknowledgement”, which contains information about plagiarism.