Discipline: Social Science - Philosophy

 Instructions Course Objectives: CO1: Define critical thinking and logical analysis (Knowledge) CO4: Evaluate and analyze various forms of argument for rhetorical devices, fallacies, and possible pseudo-reasoning. (Evaluate) Description:  For the Using Rhetorical Devices assignment, you will create an advertisement that uses at least two rhetorical ploys (CO1 and CO4). The list is available in Chapter […]

 Discuss the differences between deductive validity and inductive force and how each relates to the notion of truth.  Discuss as well whether using argument trees, Venn diagrams, argument maps or any other visual tool would help you better understand the flow of logic. 

Considering what Bowell and Kemp write about Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices, first discuss the difference between such devices and Fallacies (to be covered in-depth later). Then pick out a form of advertising and discuss the named rhetorical device used and how you believe it was intended to mislead you toward a faulty conclusion. Keep in […]

discussion Length tip: To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages—8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete, thoughtful answer is more important than word count. Topic A In this discussion, you will address the controversy […]

You’ve tested your critical thinking skills here in PHI 2010…  for your final please read Richard Taylor’s  “The Meaning of Life” (page 976 in our class textbook).  After reading please consider the following argument from Taylor’s work: Look at the busy street any day, and observe the throng going hither and  thither. To what? Some […]

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Revisit your initial discussion board post from Module 1 regarding how philosophy factors into your life.  Looking at your initial post: What has changed with your answer?  How do you feel about this now?   Do you see the activity of philosophy from a different perspective? Please explain.  Finally, be sure to comment on at […]

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POST IN RESPOND IN 50 WORDS: The idea of justice in society must always revolve around doing away with the biases and circumstances that create a difference in allocating resources and opportunities to the members of society. As Rawls puts it across in the “Two Principles of Justice” and the discussions […]

Please review the following video clip based on John Rawls’ veil of ignorance: Veil of ignorance (Additional reading on this topic can be found in Chapter 22 with Rawls’ “Two Principles of Justice” page 1126). What does a just society look like? What do we need in order to have justice? Do the biases/experiences discussed […]

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POST AND RESPOND IN 50 WORDS: Can people be motivated to act for the common good and not simply pursue their own good?  Yes, people can be motivated to act for the common good and not only for their own good. To explain this I am going to describe what a […]