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Philosophy

12/18/20

Are there any ways in which American capitalism is not compatible with Locke’s ideas about the social contract and our natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

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Philosophy

12/17/20

The Newtonian universe is said to be mechanical. Briefly, why do people describe Newton's theory in these terms?

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Philosophy

12/17/20

What was the one important idea that survived Descartes's method of subjecting all his opinions to extreme doubt?

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Philosophy

12/17/20

Descartes realized at one point that many of the opinions he had were false. What was his remedy for this situation?

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Philosophy

12/17/20

Briefly describe how St. Anselm's ontological proof is an example of the "Medieval Synthesis"

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Philosophy Logic

12/17/20

Prove that the following argument is valid in QL: ∃x[~Bxm& ∀y(Cy → ~Gxy)], ∀z[~∀y(Wy →Gzy) → Bzm], ∴∀x(Cx → ~Wx)

General ways to approach and how to start would be greatly appreciated.

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Philosophy Logic Proofs

12/17/20

Is the following a valid argument: B v C, C v D, ∴A→C ? Why or why not? (see description for full question)

Imagine that you have a set of sentences in QL named A, B, C, and D, and assume that A and B are tautologies, C is contingent, and D is a contradiction. Is the following a valid argument: B v C, C... more

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Philosophy

12/16/20

Can someone help me with predicate logic?

It's basically logic where it involves inference rules and the other rules.

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Sartre’s existentialist view implies that persons do not persist (i.e., retain identity) over time. True False

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Philosophy

12/10/20

According to compatibilism, it is not possible to reconcile free will and determinism. True False

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Philosophy

12/10/20

According to the libertarian view, the ability to do otherwise is a necessary condition of free will. True False

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Schwartz uses PET scans to take pictures of the brain to test the effectiveness of his 4-step cognitive behavioral therapy. True or false

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Searle discusses whether the observation of the readiness potential in the brain proves that all of our actions are determined by brain events. True False

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Searle argues for a possible connection between free will and quantum events. True False

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Searle argues for the view that, even given the presence of the readiness potential, the subject can change her mind and decide not to perform the action in question. True or false

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Philosophy

12/10/20

Determinism is the thesis that, for any event to occur, such as event E, there is a set of past events (say, events A, B, C, D) that are necessary and sufficient to cause E to occur. True or false

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Philosophy

12/09/20

What is information?

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Philosophy

12/01/20

What are bodies?

By bodies I mean the bodies of organisms, not inanimate objects with mass.

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Philosophy Biology

11/30/20

What are males?

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Philosophy

11/23/20

philosophy and critical thinking

Explain the symbols of Plato’s Allegory of Cave with reference to our time.Reference Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RWOpQXTltA&t=3s

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Philosophy

11/23/20

philosophy and critical thinking

Why do we need philosophy today?⦁ How do we use epistemology to teach machines?⦁ How are logical fallacies used in marketing?

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Philosophy Physics Logic Algebra

11/22/20

2 candles in a supermarket

In the supermarket we can buy two different types of candles. · The first type is 20 𝑐𝑚 long when new and burns at a rate of 2.5 𝑚𝑚 per hour. · The second type is 24.5 𝑐𝑚 long when new... more

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Philosophy

11/19/20

1- Utilizing and citing past Philosophers, argue against or for pantheism. (1 paragraph)

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Philosophy

11/19/20

2-Belief Check-In. “Where are you with your belief in God right now? Which philosophies have helped you formulate your current view?” (1 paragraph)

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Philosophy Chemistry Physics

11/18/20

What is electric charge?

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Are there any ways in which American capitalism is not compatible with Locke’s ideas about the social contract and our natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

The Newtonian universe is said to be mechanical. Briefly, why do people describe Newton's theory in these terms?

What was the one important idea that survived Descartes's method of subjecting all his opinions to extreme doubt?

Descartes realized at one point that many of the opinions he had were false. What was his remedy for this situation?

Briefly describe how St. Anselm's ontological proof is an example of the "Medieval Synthesis"

Prove that the following argument is valid in QL: ∃x[~Bxm& ∀y(Cy → ~Gxy)], ∀z[~∀y(Wy →Gzy) → Bzm], ∴∀x(Cx → ~Wx)

Is the following a valid argument: B v C, C v D, ∴A→C ? Why or why not? (see description for full question)

Can someone help me with predicate logic?

Sartre’s existentialist view implies that persons do not persist (i.e., retain identity) over time. True False

According to compatibilism, it is not possible to reconcile free will and determinism. True False

According to the libertarian view, the ability to do otherwise is a necessary condition of free will. True False

Schwartz uses PET scans to take pictures of the brain to test the effectiveness of his 4-step cognitive behavioral therapy. True or false

Searle discusses whether the observation of the readiness potential in the brain proves that all of our actions are determined by brain events. True False

Searle argues for a possible connection between free will and quantum events. True False

Searle argues for the view that, even given the presence of the readiness potential, the subject can change her mind and decide not to perform the action in question. True or false

Determinism is the thesis that, for any event to occur, such as event E, there is a set of past events (say, events A, B, C, D) that are necessary and sufficient to cause E to occur. True or false

What is information?

What are bodies?

What are males?

philosophy and critical thinking

philosophy and critical thinking

2 candles in a supermarket

1- Utilizing and citing past Philosophers, argue against or for pantheism. (1 paragraph)

2-Belief Check-In. “Where are you with your belief in God right now? Which philosophies have helped you formulate your current view?” (1 paragraph)

What is electric charge?

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