In his description of the relationship between happiness, the highest good, and God (Book III, Prose 10-12), how does Boethius make use of Platonic thinking in general and about the Forms in particular? Consider especially how Plato describes the relationship of beautiful things to The Beautiful in Phaedo 100b-e (but also think about his arguments there in general). Consider also how … Read more
(1) We discussed several arguments against theism (Nietzsche, the argument from evil, issues involving the coherence of heaven and hell, and even Clifford etc.) Discuss three of these arguments; what do they claim? Are they successful arguments? Why or why not? (2) What is AI and is it possible? What are some of the possible … Read more
Final Paper Due May 10th at 11:59 p.m. Write your final paper on one of the following prompts: 1) In Plato’s dialogue “Euthyphro,” Socrates asks Euthyphro what piety is. What is Euthyphro’s strongest response? Why does it fail to satisfy Socrates? Attempt to alter Euthyphro’s response or propose your own – can you … Read more
Choose 2 exam questions from section 1 of the questions list for the exam. Please (you must!) include the question text in your discussion post! Each Question must be 200 words. Section 1: 1. Explain the Mind-Body Problem in terms of either the old school and/or new school perspective. From which side do you see … Read more
Instructions Write a 4-5 page, double spaced and typed paper on one of the following topics. In each, you are asked to state and explain the theory in question or the author’s views on the subject. You are also asked to spend at least one of the pages explaining and defending your own position on … Read more