Category: Philosophy

research a current bioethics case in the news-media (either video or print) that has
occurred in the last two years.
Once you have researched the case that interests you, compose a case study research paper (1000 words
minimum) using the same method for the case study analysis for the Crigger case studies (but not in the
same outlined form). Remember that this is a philosophy paper (different format as the earlier case
studies). Once you have chosen your bioethics case, summarize the case in a narrative style similar to the cases in
the Crigger text, making sure to carefully document all citations from your sources (APA).
Next, using the case study method used for the Crigger cases, you will present your own solution to the
case, clearly explaining why and how you reached this solution.
Lastly, remember that this paper is a philosophy paper and argumentative in nature. Thus, there must be a
clear thesis statement in your opening paragraph (introduction), and then you must defend this thesis in
the body of your paper.
A good paper will have a solid thesis statement that is clearly and persuasively defended. Moreover, a
good paper will incorporate some of the key terms and concepts used in the course.

While doing exegetical analysis of at least two theorists from the second half of class, construct and argue a thesis about one of the following issues: Issue #7  The limits of economic demands in the feminist struggle. 

Minimal 12 sentences for the essay questions. Logic translations should only be a minimum amount of sentences.
Make sure to number your questions so that I know which one you are on.
Sentential Logic
Represent the following sentences with variables and relations. Make sure to show what your variables are, using a key:
a. Only if this exam is difficult will I both have to review the modules and also get a scoop of amersands ice cream after. 
b. Any time I try to log in to Canvas the machines get smarter.
2. Fast vs. Slow Thinking
In what ways is society failing to Fast think during the pandemic? And, how can we become better ‘Slow thinkers’? Describe your view, using a) your own original examples; b) The concepts from the Kahneman reading.
3. Rhetoric and Good/Evil
Give a detailed explanation for how rhetorical devices can be used for good and also for manipulation/power. Use only your own explanation and examples that we have not gone through in class.
4. Robustness Analysis
Why are two heads actually worse than one? Apply the method of robustness analysis to how we are currently making decisions during the pandemic or improperly making decisions during the pandemic. 

For the Philosophy of Education enthusiasts who love to debate the nature of philosophy in the CURRENT educational context of South Africa and worldwide, here is the task just for you!
Read and review the five compulsory readings and more from the reading list in the Module Outline. 
Section A: 1000 words (Tutorial 4, Look at Slide 7 to 35 title: Assignment 3)  
Read the Competencies of Educators according to the National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996 of the Republic of South Africa. Look at the key concepts of sociological, philosophical, historical, political and economic explanations.
CHOOSE CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY: With reference to the National Education Policy, analyse and discuss the Constructivist theory (objective writing) within the South African schooling context (specifically within the CAPS curriculum). Here it is important to note that Constructivist theory talks about Learning through inquiry, curiosity, tactile teaching and learning activities. Use practical applications of this theory to relate it to the classroom realities of South Africa. In our chats discussion, I will give you more examples of this that I’d like you to include in the assignment.
Section A, Part 2: 1200 Words
Study the Philosopher Nancy Fraser’s notion of Social Justice and participatory parity which focus on economic, cultural, political dimensions of engagement. Discuss the social justice and participatory parity in South African schools focusing on the economic and cultural dimensions ONLY. DO NOT FOCUS ON POLITICS. Use the articles provided and search for others to substantiate your argument like the Pearls Test, research the low literacy and numberacy scores in South Africa, matric results. Speak about diversity needs being met in terms of how children learn. Speak about their socio-economic backgrounds too. Further info will be shared in the chats.
Section B: 1000 Words
Self-reflective practice in the Philosophy of Education module
In this section, draw on key philosophical theories to develop a PERSONAL philosophy of education that is RELAVENT within the South African context of South Africa TODAY! What is your philosophy as a teacher? Use the Guidelines for Personal Philosophy article provided to substantiate it.
Reflect on how education can not stagnate, how I should plan with the learner in mind and prepare lessons/ revise and change pedagogy. Further discussion and pointers will be shared in the chat with you. 

The class is Philosophy of Science. 
Please make sure there is no AI. Turnitin is used to check the assignment

I am going to give you your final examination question today. I am simply asking you a single essay question to expand and write upon. Your question entails reading the following excerpt below from Anton Barba Kay’s latest book, A Web of Our Own Making. Here is the quote: There no longer seems any point in criticizing the Internet. We indulge in the latest gloom and doom aspects of social media…on social media. We scroll through routine complaints about the deterioration of our attentions spans. We resign ourselves to hating the Internet while we spend most of our waking lives on it. Yet our unthinking surrender to its effects—to the ways it recasts our aims and desires—is itself digital technology’s most powerful achievement. The digital technology revolution is not taking place in Silicon Valley, but is already occurring within each one of us.

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.

The paper should be double spaced, be formatted using CMS (Chicago Manual Style) standards, utilize the required sources as well as two additional sources.  Your paper should address the prompt directly, cite sources, include a thesis, and be written as an argument to prove / support the thesis.  Papers are graded for their content, clarity, argumentation, research acumen, and scholarship.  Any paper submitted that includes uncited or plagiarized material will constitute grounds for failure
James Carse – Applying Infinite and Finite Games
What is the difference between a finite and infinite game?  What kind of game is philosophy?
Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse
Philosophical Investigations by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Suppose that I learn exactly what music my neighbor likes. I play this music loudly enough for my neighbor to hear it. I can see that he enjoys it because he dances when I play upbeat music and relaxes when I play light jazz. After a few months of this, I give him a bill. He benefits from my behavior, I say, and he could have asked me to stop. Yet, he did not. Now, what would Kant say about the person who listens to my music? Does he owe me money or not? 
Explain Kant’s moral theory insofar as it is relevant to answering this question. Explain how he thinks we should reach moral decisions. Then, put the scenario I envision in your paper. Finally, demonstrate that your judgment about what Kant would say is correct. Please cite any texts that are used.

Prompt: 
Abortion. Let’s move beyond a “here are some views; tell me what’s right” paper. Interesting topics include thinking about the grounds of moral value (how would we decide if fetal life is morally significant, and to what degree?); public policy and abortion (in a pluralistic community, how should we arrive at shared rules about contentious issues?); feminist thought on abortion vs. more neutral/non-feminist approaches (sorry, that’s hard to articulate; what I have in mind is something like Marquis’s “let’s think about the fetus” approach vs. Little’s “special role of pregnancy for women” and other thinking about abortion that focuses more on women in particular). 
It should be an influential paper that displays depth yet is down to earth and displays a personal opinion leaning towards pro-abortion but is in line with reasonable guidelines.
Include personal touches for reasoning