Week 1 – Discussion Post 2

Week 1 – Discussion Post 2 Logic can do a great deal in helping us understand our arguments. Explain what advantages we obtain by studying logic in terms of improving our reasoning. Consider a debate over whether prayer should be allowed in public schools. Explain what logic can and cannot do. In other words, what […]

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Fallacious Arguments

Fallacious Arguments Considering the fallacies discussed in Chapter Four of An Introduction to Logic, construct three different arguments that display distinct fallacies. Give an explanation of why each makes a mistake in drawing the conclusion it does. Review your classmates’ examples and see if they, in fact, commit the fallacy identified. Is this the question […]

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PHI 208 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT

PHI 208 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT Applying an Ethical Theory Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Overview The following short essay assignment is designed to help prepare you for an important part […]

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Argument Outline

Argument Outline Please choose one of the following videos: •Peter Singer’s Ethics •Slavoj Zizek in Examined Life •Martin Luther King Jr. on NBC’s Meet the Press in 1965 •Alan Keyes v. Barack Obama debate on death penalty For this assignment, you will outline at least one of the arguments that you believe are made in […]

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PHI 103 WEEK 2 AND 3 QUIZZES

PHI 103 WEEK 2 AND 3 QUIZZES 1. One way to make an inductive argument stronger is to (Points : 1) make the conclusion weaker. eliminate the conclusion. state the argument in a louder voice. pretend your argument is a good one. 2. All sound arguments are valid, but not all valid arguments are sound. […]

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role of the state

role of the state Each of the philosophers discussed in this module presented their views on government and the role of the state, and each had their criticisms of government. Write a 1-2 page paper in which you compare and contrast Plato and Aristotle’s criticism of government and how this led to their ultimate philosophy […]

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Cosmic Creation Myth across cultures

Cosmic Creation Myth across cultures Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper about two creation myths that address the following: • Pick at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this week’s readings and the myths section of the Big Myths website for animated presentations of many creation myths. • Which […]

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Mythology (NITKKR ONLY)

Mythology (NITKKR ONLY) Prepare a presentation about a vacation or a retreat to a sacred place in mythology, for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the Mahabodhi Temple.This place may or may not currently exist. Create your presentation in the form of a brochure, a slide show with audio, a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, or another […]

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