Trial and Death of Socrates

In the Euthyphro Socrates practices philosophy using his own particular method. In the Apologia he defends his practice of philosophy before a jury of Athenians. In this essay assignment, I’ll ask you to show your familiarity with Socratic philosophical practice...

Adjusting to doctoral expectations

Successful doctoral learners develop a doctoral identity when they internalize the qualities and behaviors of the professional writer, scholar, and researcher. How are you adjusting to doctoral expectations, internalizing the role of the researcher, and developing a...

Hume’s argument

  The fourth assignment requires you to start critically engaging with a philosophical argument. This assignment has three parts. In the first part, you are to summarize Hume’s view as expressed in ONE of the TWO passages below.  This part is to be no more than...

Comparing philosopher’s ethical theories.

      Using two of your philosophers(Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and John Stuart Mill), compare and contrast their ethical theories. How do these theories impact human behavior and issues of justice? Explain how logic helps facilitate ethical studies....