Category: Philosophy

Do you believe that Nietzsche’s concept of the “will to power” is one that still remains relevant and meaningful today? Explain…

Write a 1.5 page paper on your personal philosophy on the power of thought. Talk about how your thoughts are a reflection of who you are. Also talk about the law of attraction in terms of thought. Talk about how your thoughts shape your life. 

I already have a draft done that I can give you, it’s about 2 pages so I just need it extended to 4 or 5 and the one source you need is a book and there’s already some quotes in the draft.

Critical scholars can be described as those who “investigate how power, oppression, and privilege are the products of certain forms of communication throughout
society… critical scholars are particularly interested in how messages reinforce oppression in society… critical theorists are particularly interested in uncovering
oppressive social conditions and power arrangements in order to promote emancipation
or a freer and more fulfilling society” (Littlejohn & Foss, 57).
Since the last focus of theme 3 is about power & influence, we will focus our last paper
on scholars within that realm. The purpose of this analysis is for you to find a scholar specific to critical scholarship that you connect with and to write about them. You may
choose any scholar that you connect with, live or dead, as long as that person has some
focus or research that discusses power. I have listed some scholars that I connect with
to give you some examples. If you can’t think of someone that connects with you,
you may choose one from the bottom of the page. This is a research-based assignment
and you should cite a minimum of 3 sources throughout the text.
Your paper should consist of at least 3 pages of content and adhere to the formatting
requirements on the syllabus. Please make sure that you are using correct in-text
citations as well as providing a works cited page at the end of your paper.If you’re
unfamiliar with using APA format, please follow Google “Purdue Owl APA” for a
thorough and free reference.
Please set up your analysis as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Body:
1 paragraph outlining some background of the scholar. Please don’t make it boring
and just tell us where they went to school. Discuss the background to their research,
how they found themselves writing this type of scholarship, notable life experiences,
etc. Give us something that we can’t easily find on Wikipedia.
1 paragraph where you choose at least onetheory/book/piece of research that you would
like to address. How can this theory expand our understanding of communication in general? Why is this a notable theory for us to have knowledge on?
1 paragraph discussing how this scholar and/or their research impacts you
as a student or person. Why did you choose them? What is meaningful about this scholar to you?
3. Conclusion
4. Works cited

Answer the following question: What does de Beauvoir mean when she states that ‘one is not born, but rather becomes, woman’? Is she right?
Please address the following points and make sure these ar followed and accounted for: 
The essay directly addresses the topic and communicates its response in articulate, explicit terms. It covers all parts of the prompt in a  well balanced, coherent and insightful manner. Every section of the essay is clearly relevant – and shown to be such – to the topic.
The essay demonstrates a highly-developed understanding of the relevant material. It presents insightful, accurate and articulate explanations of key ideas, concepts and arguments in its own words. Where relevant, the essay effectively applies key theories it discusses to
well-chosen examples
The essay articulates its overarching argument in exceptionally clear terms, and the way it organises its points clearly manifests a cohesive,
effective internal logic. It provides persuasive justifications for its claims. Its points and sections are wellconnected, forming a coherent
series of steps that let the reader follow the essay’s reasoning to its conclusion
The essay demonstrates perceptive and exceptional critical thinking skills. It displays a highly developed capacity to analyse and synthesise key concepts; plausibly evaluates he relative strengths and weaknesses of positions it discusses; and insightfully examines the connections between key steps in arguments. Where applicable, it persuasively considers objections and assesses responses, and provides relevant, effective examples and/or counterexamples.
The essay has a very clear, effective and focused structure that allows the reader to see how each section contributes to the discussion. The essay makes particularly good use of the introduction, conclusion and signposting to guide the reader.
The essay is written in a clear, coherent and articulate style that avoids ambiguities and unnecessary repetition.
All sources are acknowledged and the selected referencing style is followed accurately throughout the entire essay. The essay engages with a
variety of relevant texts, and these sources are skilfully, fluently and effectively integrated into the essay’s argument.
Please use relevant work from de Beauvoir and scholarly articles to back up wot form a good piece of analytical study. Answer the question in the first paragraph of the essay.

oppression, and privilege are the products of certain forms of communication throughout
society… critical scholars are particularly interested in how messages reinforce 
oppression in society… critical theorists are particularly interested in uncovering
oppressive social conditions and power arrangements in order to promote emancipation
or a freer and more fulfilling society” (Littlejohn & Foss, 57).
Since the last focus of theme 3 is about power & influence, we will focus our last paper
on scholars within that realm. The purpose of this analysis is for you to find a scholar 
specific to critical scholarship that you connect with and to write about them. You may
choose any scholar that you connect with, live or dead, as long as that person has some
focus or research that discusses power. I have listed some scholars that I connect with
to give you some examples. If you can’t think of someone that connects with you,
you may choose one from the bottom of the page. This is a research-based assignment
and you should cite a minimum of 3 sources throughout the text.
Your paper should consist of at least 3 pages of content and adhere to the formatting
requirements on the syllabus. Please make sure that you are using correct in-text
citations as well as providing a works cited page at the end of your paper.If you’re
unfamiliar with using APA format, please follow Google “Purdue Owl APA” for a
thorough and free reference.
Please set up your analysis as follows:
Introduction
2. Body:
1 paragraph outlining some background of the scholar. Please don’t make it boring
and just tell us where they went to school. Discuss the background to their research,
how they found themselves writing this type of scholarship, notable life experiences,
etc. Give us something that we can’t easily find on Wikipedia.
1 paragraph where you choose at least onetheory/book/piece of research that you would
like to address. How can this theory expand our understanding of communication in 
general? Why is this a notable theory for us to have knowledge on?
1 paragraph discussing how this scholar and/or their research impacts you
as a student or person. Why did you choose them? What is meaningful about this 
scholar to you?
3.  Conclusion
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Philosophy 106: Introduction to Philosophy Term Paper: Descartes / Hume
Term Papers must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the due date – No Late Papers Will Be Accepted 
Write a four-page paper on one of the following topics. Your aim is to present a known philosophical view from our course readings and argue for your view on the subject. At least half your paper should consist in explaining a view, or set of views, we’ve covered concerning Descartes and Hume (e.g., rationalism, empiricism, Descartes’ use of God as a concept and the work the concept does in his philosophical system, Hume’s distinction between “relations of ideas” and “matters of fact”, etc.).
The question you choose must be included and precede your essay and your essay must be in MLA FormatLinks to an external site.:    
Topic 1: Rationalism & Empiricism as Epistemic Orientations
What sort of evidence do we need for a belief if we are to regard it as constituting “foundational knowledge” according to Descartes? How is this different from Hume (explain what you think about each and provide examples)? How does this distinction inform their work? Choose which epistemic orientation you find most appealing and explain why.
Topic 2: Employing Skepticism
Explain epistemic skepticism. What is the nature of the skepticism employed by Descartes? What is the nature of the skepticism employed by Hume? To what degree are Descartes and Hume skeptics (i.e., explain what they are skeptical about and their reasons for employing skepticism)? Explain why you identify either, both or neither as a skeptic.     
Topic 3: The Role of the Concept of God
What role does the concept “God” play in Descartes’ Meditations? Determine if the role is metaphysical, epistemic or both and explain it. If Hume is atheist or agnostic, why does it follow from his epistemic orientation (this requires an understanding of the place metaphysics has in Hume’s philosophical system)? Identify and explain which view you find more convincing.
NOTE: each topic is a series of questions. Analyze the questions to determine which one asks you to formulate a thesis statement and answer the others as support for your thesis.
Additional Instructions
Do not use sources outside of course materials (i.e., you may not use sources other than course books, blackboard and lecture content).
A hard copy must be submitted at the beginning of class on the day it is due. No late work will be accepted—NO EXCEPTIONS.
Use Lewis Vaughn’s Writing Philosophy for guidance regarding structure, style and format. The Writing PowerPoint presentation is available on Canvas.
This assignment will be graded according to the following rubric: 
2
1.5
1
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Thesis
Statement of belief to be explored and /or defended
A relevant thesis is clearly stated and defended or explored throughout the essay.
A relevant thesis is clearly stated but not consistently defended or explored due to irrelevancies and / or unnecessary digression.
A relevant thesis is stated but is buried and inconsistently defended due to irrelevancies and / or unnecessary digression.
Thesis is poorly stated or weak and/or left undeveloped.
Content Development
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate above average competency in the subject.
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline.
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
Evidence
Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to developcoherent analysis or synthesis. Demonstrates proper citation of relevant material. Viewpoints of experts are thoughtfully considered
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Some material is left uncited or unlinked to writing. Viewpoints of experts are questioned but remain underestimated
Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but poorly  developed.
Viewpoints of experts are misunderstood, taken as mostly fact, or underestimated
Information is taken from source(s) with little interpretation/evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are misunderstood, taken as mostly fact, or underestimated.
Convention for Philosophy Papers
Course Specific
Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of conventions conveyed in the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point presentation.
Consistently demonstrates  expectations as indicated by the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point by conveying conventions  (including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices) for this assignment
Inconsistently demonstrates expectations as indicated by the “Writing the Philosophy Paper” power point presentation (i.e., lacks key elements).  
Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers with few errors.
Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.
Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.
Note: Each number on the rubric above represents a point for a total of 20 points! 
Note:
Each number on the rubric above represents a point for a total of 20 points! 
All papers must be in MLA Format or will be automatically docked 10%
Papers that fail to reflect the structure provided in class and in the “Writing” PowerPoint Presentation will be automatically docked 10% 

Each journal entry is a paragraph on one of the assigned readings, and each entry discusses a different reading assignment. Each journal entry must include at least one quote from the reading assignment. Select a quote that makes a claim you have an opinion about, explain the quote in the context of the article it came from, and then express your opinion about it. For example, you may think the author is right, or wrong, or leaving out something important, etc. To receive full credit, you must express an opinion and give a reason for that opinion.
The goal of the journal entry is NOT to summarize the reading. Rather, the goal is to think about what the reading says, whether on the whole or in some specific part. For example, you could dispute an author’s interpretation of an example, critique a particular argument or conclusion, discuss how the author’s view applies — or fails to apply — to your own experience, relate the material to a TV show or movie, etc. What you think is up to you, but you must be sharing your own thoughts as opposed to just summarizing or saying generic things like “the author raises profound issues.”
Submit all four entries in a single document.

Write an 1000 page worded essay basing it on this thesis and the two scholary sources with quotes in the paragraphs enhancing the thesis
In this paper. Thesis: I will argue that Socrates owed his obedience to God’s authority over human governance. Socrates suggests his responsibility to uphold ethics and philosophical principles by god rather than societal expectations, seeking the greater truth and acting morally rather than following state regulations. 
Prompt: 
“Gentlemen, I am your very grateful and devoted servant, but I owe a greater obedience to God than to you; and so long as I draw breath and have my faculties, I shall never stop practicing philosophy and exhorting you and indicating the truth for everyone that I meet.”(29d)
Discuss the above quotation with reference to Socrates’ behavior in the Apology and/or Crito with particular reference to the concept of obligation. To whom, or what, does Socrates owe obedience?
It should include a Cover Page (with relevant personal and class information, including a Word Count), and a Works Cited page (including details concerning the Primary Text and your Secondary Sources).
Scholary Sources:
Colson, D. D. (1989). “Crito” 51A-C: To What Does Socrates Owe Obedience?. Phronesis, 34(1), 27–55. https://www.jstor.org/stable/4182318
Kamtekar, R. (2004). Plato’s Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito: Critical Essays. In Google Books. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. https://books.google.com/books?id=5Ul3AAAAQBAJ&lpg=PA163&ots=V875R3BhH5&dq=socrates%20obligation%20apology%20crito%20obedience&lr&pg=PR16#v=onepage&q=socrates%20 obligation%20 apology%20create%20 obedience &f=false

Reading Assignment #5, “The challenge of Cultural Relativism” by 
James Rachels
Section 2.1
1. What is the main point that Rachels makes in this section? What is one example he
gives to illustrate this point?
Section 2.2
2. Rachels lists many different interpretations of cultural relativism might mean. How many interpretations does he state?
Section 2.3
3. One version of the cultural differences argument that Rachels describes is this:
The Eskimos see nothing wrong with infanticide, whereas Americans believe infanticide is immoral.
Therefore, infanticide is neither objectively right nor objectively wrong. It is merely a matter of opinion,
which varies from culture to culture.
What is the problem with this argument, according to Rachels?
Section 2.4
4. What are two examples of moral practices that seem better than opposing moral practices?
Section 2.5
5. Eskimos sometimes engage in infanticide (killing infants), while in the U.S. this is considered immoral. Does this show that Eskimos and those in the U.S. have different morals (according to Rachels)? Explain.
Section 2.6
6. What is the main point of this section? What are the three examples Rachels gives to support this point?
Section 2.7
7. Which cultural practice does Rachels discuss in this section? According to cultural relativism, was it objectively right to grant asylum to Fauziya Kassindja? Do you think it was right to grant Fauziya Kassindja asylum?
Is There a Culture-Neutral Standard of Right and Wrong? (Don’t answer this question. It’s the title of the section.)
8. What universal standard might be used to evaluate whether excision is a good cultural practice, according to Rachels?
Why, Despite All This, Thoughtful People May Be Reluctant to Criticize Other Cultures.
9. Rachels gives three final reasons someone might still want to be a cultural relativist. Which of the three do you find the most compelling? How does Rachels respond to it?