Philosophy

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Essay

Intro to Philosophy

Essay Prompts:

Please note the number of the question you are answering: only answer ONE of these questions:

  1. In the Apology, Socrates speaks of being unafraid to die, and believes it would be worse for him to avoid death if he has to abandon his principles. Discuss Socrates’ views and principles, and what he means by “the care of the soul”.
  2. Discuss Socrates’ method of questioning his fellow Athenians: what was he trying to achieve?
  3. Empiricism and Rationalism are two theoretical approaches to human knowledge. Discuss their points of difference.
  4. There appears to be different kinds of knowledge: for example, I can know that a triangle has only 3 sides without having to ever perceive a single triangle with the senses. On the other hand, to know that some traffic signs are shaped like triangles in the USA, I would have to go out and observe some actual traffic signs. Does this apparent distinction in kinds of knowledge make it plausible that I have some knowledge innately – i.e. that I have some knowledge that I was born with, or at least some concepts that I was born with, such that I did not have to have any empirical experience whatsoever to know that, e.g. triangles have three sides?
  5. Can Descartes prove that he is not dreaming or under the power of an Evil Deceiver? Must we be skeptical about the existence of the external world?
  6. Descartes aims to find ‘foundations’ for human knowledge; to find a way to set in on certain ground. In the process, he arrives at the view that knowledge gained by the senses is dubitable (open to doubt), whilst knowledge gained by reason is certain. How does he arrive at this epistemological view? Is it correct, in your view?
  7. According to Locke, the only way to acquire knowledge is via sense perception. This means that everyone is born as a “blank slate” upon which the world makes its impressions on our minds via the senses. Therefore, according to Locke, there is no “innate knowledge” or knowledge we are born with, contrary to Descartes. Discuss the pros and cons of this view.
  8. What is ‘fallacious’ reasoning? Describe it, and give some examples of fallacious arguments – invented, or perhaps some you know of in real life.
  9. Describe and analyze Descartes arguments for why he believes the Mind and Body are distinct.
  10. Is there a problem about how the Mind and Body can interact, if Dualism is true?
  11. What is Turing’s ‘Imitation Game’, and what is it supposed to show?
  12. Is it possible for a machine to ‘think’? To be ‘conscious’? To ‘understand’? Explain with reference to your readings in the Philosophy of Mind module.
  13. Describe and analyze Searle’s ‘Chinese Room’ argument. Does it show what Searle claims it does?
  14. What is a ‘brain in a vat’? What is the thought experiment supposed to show? Can one prove that one is NOT a brain in a vat?
  15. Do we have free will? Does our physical and psychological history/past determine our future?
  16. Compare and contrast Compatibilism and Incompatibilism about free will.
  17. What is Aristotle’s idea of ‘Eudaimonia’? How is one to achieve it?
  18. Is Virtue Ethics a realistic ethical theory to follow in one’s life? Why/why not?

    (Adapted from) Outline Format for a Five-Paragraph Essay (or piece of writing)

    Christine Bauer-Ramazani

    ____________________________________________ Title of Essay

    I. Introduction:

    A brief description of the topic (a description of what the problem is), and your thesis statement.

    II. A more extended intro, with a roadmap of how you plan to argue for your thesis:

    A. Background information (set up the context of the thesis or history or explanation you will be giving)

    B. Thesis Statement: (Write the sentence in full. For example: “X argues that blah blah, but I am going to show that this is not entirely correct” OR “I am going to offer further reasons to agree with this” or “I am going to explain this thesis in more detail and argue that
” You can mention your THREE reasons/arguments/points here, or below, in C.

    C. Roadmap: Explain HOW you are going to set out your essay: e.g. “First I will trace the history of
”, “then I will compare the main idea with”, “then I will show why my view is correct”

    BODY:

    II. _Argument number 1_______________________________________ (Main idea/aspect # 1)

    A. ___________________________________ (Reason, example, argument evidence, reference – REAER)

    1. ________________________________ (Example/detail)

    2. ________________________________ (Example/detail)

     

    III. __Argument number 2____________________________________ (Main idea/aspect # 2)

    A. _________________________________ (Reason, example, argument evidence, reference – REAER)

    1. ______________________________ (Example/detail)

    2. ______________________________ (Example/detail)

     

     

     

    IV. ___Argument number 3________________________________ (Main idea/aspect # 3)

    A. _________________________________ (Reason, example, argument evidence, reference – REAER)

    1. ______________________________ (Example/detail)

    2. ______________________________ (Example/detail)

    V. Opposing view _________________________________ (Description/ explanation of opposing view)

    1. ______________________________ (Rebut – it’s false)

    2. ______________________________ (OR: Concede, but it isn’t fatal)

    VI. Conclusion

    A. ______________________________________________________ (Restatement of the thesis/summary of aspects)

    B. ___________________________________ (Outlook for the future/Recommendations)

    © 2006 Christine Bauer-Ramazani, Saint Michael’s College. Last updated: January 04, 2015

 
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Human Factors And Mishaps

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Course: AVSC 3200 – FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY

Assignment below:

Turnitin: Human Factors and Mishaps – TURNITIN plagiarism checker will be used!

Introduction

We’ve discussed in detail how important human factors are in safe flight. Now we’ll look at a specific example of how further human factors considerations can help mitigate identified hazards.

Instructions

Choose a human factor or physiological principle that interests you which can negatively impact safety of flight; compose a 1,500 word research paper that:

1. Defines that factor/principle;

1. Describes how the factor/principle can affect safety of flight;

1. Uses a mishap listed in one of the major mishap investigation databases (NTSB, AOPA, DoD, ICAO, or other nationally-recognized database) to illustrate the hazard;

1. Proposes a countermeasure- either procedural, regulatory, training change, etc- that mitigates the hazard.

This paper will use five cited resources and will be composed/formatted using APA style.

Grading

Your paper will be graded according to the following rubric:

1. 80 Points – Explanation/description of the Human Factor or other issue and its affect on safety

1. 40 Points – Illustration of mishap and mitigation

1. 40 Points – Writing mechanics

1. 40 Points – Readability

 
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Why do Marxists reject a social contract?
Provide a brief analysis as to why Marxism may in fact result in a more attractive political structure (at least in theory, not practice), than that of a social contract. What are its disadvantages? Specifically, you should give brief contrast to you answer by introducing Rawls’ notion of “justice as fairness”. Finally, provide consideration as to whether or not violence should be advocated or justified by political ideology.

Required Reading – Karl Marx “Manifesto of the Communist Party” (Selection)
Read the following sections from the Communist Manifesto:
Manifesto of the Communist Party – Pg. 14

I Bourgeois and Proletarian – Pg. 14
II Proletarians and Communists – Pg. 22

III Socialist and Communist Literature

Reactionary Socialism
B. Petty-Bourgeois Socialism – Pg. 29
C. German or “True” Socialism – Pg. 29
Critical-Utopian Socialism and Communism – Pg. 32
IV Position of the Communists in Relation to the Various Existing Opposition Parties – Pg. 34
Recommended – Stanford Article, “Karl Marx” – Intro and Sections 1 & 3
< http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marx/#4 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. >

 
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Unit 2 DB: Organizational Culture (MGT105 Principles of Management)

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Unit 2 DB: Organizational Culture (MGT105 Principles of Management)

For this discussion, research an organizational culture for a company like Google, or use your personal experiences working at an organization.

  1. First, concisely describe three (3) aspects of your organization’s culture making the connections between this week’s reading materials and the company you’ve chosen.
  2. Next, is it innovative, team-oriented, collaborative, ethical, or something else?  Explain which aspect is most important in guiding employee’s behavior and which aspect is most important for managers leading a team and making decisions.
  3. Finally, you MUST post the link for the company you’ve chosen that shows where you      have researched their organizational culture.

Unit 2 Discussion: Religion and Politics in Ancient Asia (HIS101 World Civilization)

Choose a civilization from ancient China (Shang; Zhou; Han) and one from India (Harrapan; Aryan; Mauryan) and describe how religion contributed to the rise and fall of both civilizations. Describe the role religion played in the political system of the two cultures you have chosen. When responding to classmates, provide additional and new research to support or disprove their position. Make sure to use proper APA format for all citations provided and include a reference list for the citations you use.

Unit 2 Discussion: Marketing Research (MKT200 Principles of Marketing)

Overview

Companies who want to grow their markets rely on market research to help determine consumer behavior and the most likely new potential marketplaces. Some companies design and conduct their own market research (primary research) while others choose to utilize data from existing market research conducted by other firms (secondary research).

Simulated Business Scenario

Vanessa is the owner of a well-known brand of handmade decorative items such as dream catchers and candle holders. The brand, Sirrah, has a reputation for designing and selling high quality items at premium prices.  Considering current economic conditions and the increasing influx of similar but inferior products from foreign suppliers, Vanessa is interested in expanding Sirrah into new markets.

Vanessa knows she needs to research various aspects of new potential marketplaces to determine customer insights and if a new market will tolerate new competition from her Sirrah brand.  She is on a limited budget so, she is faced with two choices:

  1. Design and conduct first hand market research which is tailored to her specific marketing needs (primary research). Much more costly to implement but much more exacting to Vanessa’s brand expansion.
  2. Purchase or license existing research that is available from government agencies, trade associations and marketing research firms that sell research reports (secondary research). Less specific but much less costly.

Questions

  • What are a few examples and pros and cons of primary and secondary research?
  • Which research would you advise Vanessa utilize to support her market expansion?

Unit 2 Discussion: Sensation/Perception Disorder (PSY102 Fundamentals of Psychology II)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to not be able to see, hear, smell, or taste?

Choose a disorder of sensation and perception:

  1. Discuss the life challenges that may occur due to this disorder.
  2. Find a current event or research article that discusses an advancement in therapy/treatment related to this disorder.

Unit 2 DB: Promoting Healthy Growth and Development (PSY201 Child Development)

Adequate nutrition and exercise are critical for healthy prenatal and child development. If you were to advise parents/guardians on the importance of proper nutrition and exercise, what recommendations would you make? Include three recommendations for promoting healthy growth and development. Support your recommendations with evidence from your textbook and one other scholarly source.

In addition, discuss cultural inequities and barriers to receiving adequate nutrition and exercise. What recommendations would you make for resolving these inequities?

 
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