Category: Philosophy : Philosophy

A recurring theme in the chapters on epistemology and ethics has been the dichotomy of reason/emotion.  Various authors have favored either reason or emotion as the most promising source of knowledge, whether knowledge of the physical world around us oror knowledge of morality, what is right or wrong to do in a given situation. Compare and contrast one of the following pairs of authors on this issue, and argue for the view you believe is more convincing/plausible/accurate
I attached a recent paper that I wrote over Rene Descartes and John Locke. It would be great if this format is used. I also have to use sources from “Fifty readings in Philosophy” fourth edition by Donald C. Abel

Only answer this question. Use the sources listed ONLY. No outside sources. When writing the paper, have an argument and counter argument structure. I will attach a sample paper example on how to structure and write the paper.
Question: Consider the case of Tony Nicklinson (Topping, “Locked-in syndrome victims lose right to die’ case”). Should Nicklinson be able to have a doctor’s assistance in ending his life? Why or why not? Defend your answer carefully and in detail. (I have attached a pdf of the case called the case)
Use only the sources and the case.

Students are required to express and defend their opinion on whether Socrates ought to be executed for his philosophical practice.  The essay should be argumentative in nature, which means that students should take a stance on the issue and give strong arguments for their position that the reader should follow. 
A minimum of three direct quotations is required.  Essays are to be in MLA format.

Pick EITHER question 1 OR 2: Only answer ONE question
When you pick which question to work on, use the sources listed for that question ONLY. No outside sources. When writing the paper, have an argument and counter argument structure. I will attach a sample paper example.
Question #1:
Recently, an individual made an anonymous donation of $7 million to Edgewood College, a small liberal arts college in Wisconsin.1 (I have attached a pdf of the article.) How would a psychological egoist argue that this act, by the donor, was purely self-interested? Is the psychological egoist correct, or incorrect? Defend your answer carefully and in detail.
Sources: the article online and the pdf titled question #1 sources – 1
OR
Question #2:
Consider some of the potentially controversial practices regarding animals: • Use for food and clothing • Factory farming • Cosmetics testing • Medical testing and experimentation • Animals engaging in dangerous or difficult work (draft animals, military or police animals, etc.)
Discuss whether some or all of these practices are wrong, given the moral consideration that is due to animals. Among the questions you might want to consider in addressing this topic (though this list should not be considered exhaustive): • What kind of moral consideration do animals deserve? • What is it that confers moral status? (Or do you agree with Rachels that “moral status” is not a useful philosophical concept?) • Do some highly-intelligent animals deserve greater moral consideration than non-sentient or low-functioning humans (for example, humans in a persistent vegetative state)? • How do we weigh human vs. animal interests, when the two conflict?
Sources: the pdfs question #2 sources 1,2 and 3

Comparing Plato and MLK jr. On the following issues: the good; justice; leadership. Who gives the most convincing account, or the truest account, of how people in a society can live ethical lives? On what points would you take issue with their views?

write about anything you find interesting about the reading, whether you agree or disagree with the author’s claims, and anything you might find confusing.
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