Aumio Golam October 31‚ 2013 Philosophy 1700 Midterm Exams I. Introduction (Pick 1 out of 3) 1. Explain the difference between Value Theory‚ Normative Ethics‚ and Metaethics. Give an example of a claim from each area‚ and explain why each claim falls into the category it does. Value Theory is a reflection of the word; we analyze what human’s value and why we find it valuable. For instance‚ Schafer Landau states on page 2‚ many philosophers try to figure out whether happiness is the main
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Laughter is a malicious response to the ignorance of others‚ and a principled individual must avoid such a hateful response to the faults of others(Grunberg‚ 2011). The Traditional Theories of Laughter Three theories of laughter are common to the philosophy of laughter and humor. The superiority theory is unquestionably the oldest. All laughter is a response to the comical ignorance in others. The superiority theory makes a solid case by claiming that laughter is derision towards another’s misfortune
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Branches of philosophy The following branches are the main areas of study: • Metaphysics investigates the nature of being and the world. Traditional branches are cosmology and ontology. • Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge‚ and whether knowledge is possible. Among its central concerns has been the challenge posed by skepticism and the relationships between truth‚ belief‚ and justification. • Ethics‚ or ’moral philosophy’‚ is concerned with questions of how
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Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels‚ The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels define class by the attributes of a group of people or members involved. Since industrialized cities were expanding‚ much of the working class was in poverty. According to Marx‚ the triumph of one class would pave the way for the future freedom of the rest of society. The wealthy oppressed the slaves‚ plebeians and laborers. As new technology immersed‚ market forces gained strength‚ which allowed the middle classes
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Centre Number For Examiner’s Use Candidate Number Surname Other Names Examiner’s Initials Candidate Signature Question General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Examination January 2010 Business Studies Unit 2 Mark 1 2 BUSS2 TOTAL Managing a Business Thursday 21 January 2010 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm For this paper you must have: a calculator. Time allowed 1 hour 30 minutes Instructions Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Fill in the
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Beauvoir’s discussion of woman as an absolute Other leads her to consider the diverse ways women have been represented (or mythologized) by men. How did her chapter on Myths increase your awareness of your own experiences as mythologizer and mythologized. Introduction Beauvoir is famous for her philosophical and existentialist classification of women. In her works‚ womanhood and femininity are seen from different lenses – as being an agent in the society (an absolute Other) and as a subject of
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PHILOSOPHY MIDTERMS LECTURE Aristotle Principles / Theories / propositions > Principle of non- indefinite Regression everything has an end (Teleoloqy) > Nemo dat quod non habet nobody can give what it does not possess > nature is never frustrated intellect is destined to know > tota anima in toto corpore the whole soul is in the whole body > ex entre non fit ens nothing becomes what is already is > the effect cannot be greater than the cause > nothing is in the intellect which does
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Ofelia Tamayo ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER Critical Thinking – PHIL 110 Kant-No Duties to Animals Animals have been around for just as long as humans have and some believe that neither one is above the other. In Kant’s essay “No Duties to Animals” he argues that humans have first and foremost a duty to anyone from their same “membership”. All humans belong to the human race membership and in no way may abdicate the position. And so a human must enforce direct duties towards other humans
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The History of Philosophy A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y and Z (A) Abelard‚ Peter: One of the most heated debates that troubled the church in the Middle Ages was the question of universals. This question goes back as far as Plato’s Forms. It has to do with the relationship between the abstract and general concepts that we have in our minds (what is the relationship between Chair with a capitol “C” and chair with a small “c”?). And from this‚ two radical viewpoints emerged
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harmed‚ and so forth)‚] (6)[animals have those same rights.] (F) represents which numbered premise? 6 All Volkswagens are fuel efficient‚ and this Beetle is a Volkswagen. So this Beetle is fuel efficient. (1)Affirmative action in higher education is morally justifiable‚ (because) (2)it compensates for past discrimination‚ (3)provides valuable role models for women and minorities‚ and (4)promotes multicultural understanding. Independent Premises. The conclusion is #1. (1)[All Republicans
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