Category: Philosophy

Prompt:
For this essay, use the analytical method to explore two works of science fiction – one film and one short story. Situate your analysis within the context of contemporary philosophical questions about the main issue. Choose an option you did not do for Essay 5,
Option 1 – Becoming Posthuman
Philosophical Reading: George J. Annas, “The Man on the Moon”
Film: Gattaca
Stories (Choose 1): Edmond Hamilton, “The Man Who Evolved”(1931), Clifford D. Simak, “Desertion”(1944), Frank Herbert, “Seed Stock”(1970),
Option 2 – Responding to Disaster
Philosophical Reading: Michael Stevenson, “Hope and Despair: Philosophical Considerations for Uncertain Times”Links to an external site.
Film: Children of Men
Stories (Choose 1): H. G. Wells, “The Star” (1897), Ray Bradbury, “There Will Come Soft Rains”(1950), J. G. Ballard, “The Cage of Sand”(1962), Octavia E. Butler, “Speech Sounds”(1983)
Citations
All stories (except for Bradbury, 1952) are from the following source (fill in the template):
AuthorLastName, AuthorFirstName. “Title of Story.” The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction, edited by Arthur B. Evans, Istvan Csicsery-Ronay Jr., Joan Gordon, Veronica Hollinger, Rob Latham, and Carol McGuirk, Wesleyan University Press, 2010, pp. xx–xx.
Resources
The Method for Analysis Slide Presentation
Guidelines
The essay involves two drafts with peer review.
The first draft should be a complete draft this time.
The essay should be between 1,200-1,500 words (5-6 pages double-spaced).
The essay should use MLA format for in-text citations and Works Cited list.
The essay should include a heading, title, and page numbers.
The essay should be double-spaced with indented paragraphs.
The essay should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
The introduction should (1) build shared context with the reader, (2) pose a problem, and (3) offer a thesis with a clear, arguable claim.
Your paragraphs should show evidence of effective paragraph structure (topic sentences, restrictions/restatements, illustrations, explanations), coherence/cohesion, and handling of sources (summary, paraphrase, and quotation with citation).
————————————————————————————————————————–
I already did option 1 for essay 5, so the only option left is responding to disaster (option 2). I have attached my work for Essay 5, please do a similar style for the analysis. The main feedback from essay 5 is to use direct quotes from the movie to prove my points more but everything else was perfect and lived up to their expectations. I also attached here the different stories for the assignment, please only use the attached files because they are extracts from larger texts so if you use a quote, make sure it can be found in the story I attached. There was a presentation the professor presented about methods of analysis which I will also attach. The link for the philosophical reading is this: https://therevealer.org/hope-despair-philosophical-considerations-for-uncertain-times/
Please do no hesitate to contact me for any questions or clarifications

for those who like philosophy, theology, and even literature. Your task here is to
do an interpretive or exegetical essay on a work of classical or contemporary religious work. I’d rather
you not do Bible or Quranic exegesis. Try to look for more topical writings. No popular writings such as
“pop-spirituality” and the like.

I have a paper in philosophy. The details and the requirements are in the attached file.
I want the paper prompts to be Prompt 1: Revolution in The Children’s Story
i will send the reading. it is short reading

i have a paper that is 9 Sentence Structured Outline. i will send the reading it is short reading only 15 page and i attached the requirement. i wanna do Prompt 1.

Your answer to this question must make reference to at least two of the
readings from this semester. You don’t have to agree with them (although
you might), but your answer to the question of the meaning of life should be
explained, at least in part, in relation to them.
Make sure all of your quotes are properly cited, and that you include a work-cited
section at the end of the paper. Any act of plagiarism, or use of an AI program to write
your paper will result in failing the paper

The last part of the Research Paper Assignment will provide a philosophical analysis of your scientific controversy. You will assess whether your controversy is a real scientific controversy or a created controversy (this is a technical term introduced in your Harker book). If it is real you should explain what the source of the scientific disagreement was and how it was resolved (if it was resolved). You should evaluate whether, and to what extent, your controversy undermines the authority of science.
My assessment: real scientific controversy

Please refer to the requirement. No need look for outside sources. Just review the powerpoint slides and material I provided. Please dont focus on the divergence problem. Focus on the essay prompt. I have also provided my solution but not sure whether is right but something like this.

For this essay, choose one of these prompts:
1) Engaging thoughtfully with multiple relevant readings, consider the ethics of factory farming and/or of using animals for food more generally. You should argue for a positive thesis — but one that is grounded in philosophical argument, not merely in personal thoughts/feelings. You should consider one serious objection to your position and engage with it thoughtfully and fairly.
2) Consider the various views about the moral standing of animals that we’ve covered. Engaging carefully with the relevant readings, argue for one of these views and consider one serious objection to it.
For whichever one, please fully explain everything and constantly reference the book. I will send notes and can send pages from the textbooks too if needed for reference. The textbooks that we have done readings from are: (1) Environmental Ethics: An Anthology, ed. by Andrew Light and Holmes Rolston III, 1st edition. and (2) The Animal Ethics Reader, ed. by Susan J. Armstrong and Richard G. Botzler, 3rd edition. Please cite these with references and flesh out an amazing essay! Also please cite them so that I can go through and check. Thank you so much! Let me know if there are any questions! Also, please don’t cite any outside sources. Just from the books!! Thank you!

I have wrote 4 pages paper about the following topic: You might consider Benedict in light of Rachels’s argument that there is less moral disagreement than it seems (Rachels, 5-6), or Rachels’s argument that all cultures must have some values in common (Rachels, 7), or some other argument for moral objectivism from Rachels, King, or Aquinas. Who makes the stronger case, and why?
My professor got back to me and put some notes in my paper. I will be attaching the pdf that he gave my where you can find both my paper and his comments. Some of the comments are just about non-proper citations. I will attach the article that I used so that you can cite properly. My professor want the citations to be in the following way: (name of the author, page number where you took the information from). Therefore, I would like to correct for all the remarks that my professor gave me and also add information that you find relevant from the articles so that to enhance the quality of my essay.

FINAL EXAM CRITICAL REFLECTION PAPER ASSIGNMENT
(DUE BY May 12, 2024-11:59 PM-b/f Midnight)
Philosophy 103 is a general education course designed to assist students in the development of critical life skills. One of the goals of this assignment is to assess student competence for each of these objectives:

Written and Oral Communication— Speak and write clearly about philosophical issues.
Critical Analysis and Reasoning— Logically evaluate a philosophical argument or position.
Information Literacy— Evaluate and select appropriate academic sources.
Personal and Professional Ethics— Explain the importance and relevance of rationally and constructively questioning basic beliefs and assumptions
Local and Global Diversity— Identify and describe varied conceptions of human nature that are implied by different philosophical theories.

ASSIGNMENT:

Purpose: The purpose of this critical reflection essay assignment is to demonstrate that you can employ a line of philosophical reflection to explain the issue raised by the selected question or topic, and articulate your position. It seeks to demonstrate if students can apply philosophical arguments to support their chosen thesis. You are expected to use the arguments, theories, and philosophical understanding that you acquired in this course in your paper.

Additionally, you are required to use library or internet based peer reviewed resources to support your claims with a minimum of 3 resources either in support of or antithetical to your view. This assignment should reflect your view and a diverse perspective distinct from your own. Apply your ethical reasoning to the topic and allow your perspective to be reflected in your discussion.

Directions: Compose an original, philosophical essay (1500 words minimum). Select a topic of your choosing from the assigned options below and clearly employ a line of philosophical reflection to apply to the issue raised by the question or topic, and expound upon your position, employing philosophical arguments to support your thesis. You are expected to use the critical thinking analysis, arguments, theories, and philosophical understandings that you acquired in this course in your paper.
Be certain to use APA Format to include a cover page with your name, course number, section, and title for your paper. Your paper will be graded on accuracy, clarity of explanation, and depth of understanding. You are not graded on the specific position you take on the question but on how well you explain and argue your position.
STEPS FOR THE CRITICAL-REFLECTION ESSAY:
1. Select one of the questions listed below.
2. Determine a thesis statement; in other words develop a clear philosophical position on the topic you select. Your essay must make reference and cite at least 3 of the philosophers or philosophical theories covered in this course. Cite the appropriate academic sources/references that you have used to construct your thesis and supporting argument.
3. Develop clear arguments for your thesis including critical thinking terms: hypothesis, thesis, antithesis, synthesis and so on.
4. Anticipate the most likely objections to your arguments, and explain how you would defend your arguments against objections.
6. Summarize the results of your analysis of the original topic/problem.
ASSIGNED TOPICS: (PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THIS LIST)

Research Topic: What is Aristotle’s contribution to Logic? & What other philosophers have contributed to Logic and Critical Thinking? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
Explain how deductive and inductive reasoning function in creating critical thinking? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
What is Critical Thinking (define). What are some benefits of critical thinking ? How is it helpful and why? Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)
Explain how Egocentric, Pre-reflective claims, and Fallacies influence, and impact Objectivity and Critical Analysis. Give examples and cite at least three or more sources (Peer Reviewed sources)

ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1500 words typed in Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced with 1” margins. The Works Cited page is not included in the assigned page length.
APA style format and documentation for parenthetical citations and a reference page.
Minimum of 3 peer-reviewed secondary sources in addition to assigned primary sources.
Utilize library or internet peer reviewed databases to locate appropriate sources to support or negate philosophy views in your discussion.