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Explain at least one social philosophy from the textbook. For instance, you might discuss utilitarianism, Rawls, Marx, Nozick, Du Bois, King, or Beauvoir.
Briefly discuss the differences between Bentham and Mill's versions of utilitarianism. Discuss the political and ethical implications of utilitarianism.
What is the core essence human beings are said to share? What is the relationship between human and divine nature?
Explain deontology and the role of the categorical imperative in determining one's ethical duty. Discuss an ethical theory that would take a different approach.
What would a cultural relativist say is the right approach to the dilemma? Why would that kind of relativist say that? Is that approach correct?
What is the premise and conclusion of the argument based on statistics? Determine whether or not the argument uses any deceptive statistics.
Create a thesis for the essay stating the concept you will discuss and the three religions you will use to analyze the concept.
Discuss the concept of love in the Gospel of John, Saint (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta's book by Jose Luis Gonzales-Balado, and Bono's TED Talk.
What is Mill's view on representative government? According to Marginalist economists like Menger, discuss their view on the power of the consumer.
Watch one of the following movies and write three pages paper on how Judaism is portrayed. Focus on the elements of Jewish life that you observe.
Do you think racism is predictable? What do you think of the solutions to the problem of racism that were proposed in this talk?
You can juxtapose it with the celestial city (for instance by bringing in Augustine). You can analyze a particular infernal citizen as a citizen.
In 500 words based upon your knowledge from the course, describe some aspects of at least two religious histories, beliefs, rituals and ethics/values.
What is the core essence human beings are said to share? What are some of the differences/similarities between the avocado and artichoke views of the self?
What role has the notion of the city played in political thought? In what ways has urban space been conceived and represented through visual media?
What might you say to the author, if you could ask them a question? How might you defend the text against someone critiquing it?
Write one page paper describing and discussing what can go wrong when failing to acquire morals.
Consider including a Utilitarian, Kantian and perhaps even Virtue ethics perspective--if helpful. What do you think is ultimately right thing to do in your case
What is the meaning of political action in the context of the way we conduct life. Government implies that there are relationships between states and citizens.
Are there any of these you find especially helpful to your own understanding of beauty? Are there any you find particularly unhelpful or confusing?
What are the social attitudes toward suicide that Callahan mentions? Do you think these attitudes are appropriate?
Describe a few proposed approaches to global warming that Lomborg believes are problematic and explain why he thinks they're problematic.
How does this question relate to the Divine Command Theory of morality? What are the philosophical implications associated with each option here?
What would an emotivist say about your positions and judgments? What role does subjectivity play here in determining what is ethical?