TOPIC: A popular idea suggests that religious beliefs, unlike scientific beliefs, should be merely a matter of faith. However, in this class in this class weve seen several different approaches to religion, evidence, and reasons. In this paper, tell me what you think. Do you think that religious beliefs require evidence, or should they be […]
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ethics


In the selections we are reading from Nietzsches Genealogy of Morals we find Nietzsche rethinking the process of how historians produce history while considering how it is that we have inherited slave values. Along the way we also gain some more insight into how he thinks about truth, power, and how individuals are bred to […]
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Write an argumentative essay in response to the following question:How does a university education change when it moves from being primarily taught in a classroom to being primarily delivered online ? In light of these changes, is an online education one worth pursuing? Is it responsible for publicly funded universities to promote such programs?Here are […]
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“The Beauties” is one of the Chekhov stories adapted into “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia”. What changes were made to the story and cinematic choices made in the film in order to adapt a highly literary story into a highly visual film? Did the cinematic choices in how the story was adapted preserve the […]
Is it always morally better to prioritize charities that achieve more QALYs per $ donation? Answer should be based on William MacAskill’s Book “Doing Good Better”


Review William MacAskill’s book “Doing Good Better”. Specifically chapter 2. After doing so, answer the following question: What is a ‘QALY’? Is it always morally better to prioritize charities that achieve more QALYs per $ donation? If not, what other moral considerations should be taken into account? Your answer should be that “no, it is […]
Virtue Ethics and Capitalism


I need min 5 sources plus the sources I provide. Please write a paper on the Perspective of Virtue ethics on Capitalism, specifically a Thomanistic (Aquinas) perspective in the Christian Context. As well, Please include the USCCB Catholic Social Teachings. Please use: “The Capitalism and Morality Debate” Paul Johnson, In Capitalism and Christian Values, Chapter […]
What does blindsight imply about consciousness


Carefully set out the various positions and objections that are associated with your thesis. Give short quotations to support your claims about the positions and arguments you are discussing. Avoid long quotations (i.e. >4 lines). Critically assess the arguments that are given. Draw attention to points that seem controversial, or just hard to understand. On […]
Moral Philosophy


You must cite at least 1 print source in addition to your text books, journal articles, etc. It should go without saying but bears repeating here that Wikipedia, Spark Notes, etc. are neither sound nor reliable resources for collegiate academic work, and should neither be consulted nor borrowed from.Include quotes (properly cited and formatted) where […]
philosophy


In the article, Selflessness and the Loss of Self, Jean Hampton writes, Often philosophers who commend altruism assume that someone who cares for another even at the expense of her own welfare is an impressive and highly moral figure. In disagreement, Hampton states her personal view, Not all self-sacrifice is worthy of our respect or […]
Death Penalty


InstructionsThis week, you will complete your argumentative paper. Following the directions in assigned textbook reading on how write an argumentative essay on the issue you chose in Week 1. Be sure your essay contains the following: An opening paragraph that states a clear thesis that is focused, plausible, and arguable and that gives direction and […]