May 9, 2020
What is the relationship between faith and understanding? What might you say to someone who believes that knowledge or study is dangerous to faith? What might […]
May 12, 2020
Book Two of Plato’s Republic opens with Glaucon telling Socrates a story about the “ring of Gyges.” Recount the main features of this story. Why does […]
May 14, 2020
George Sorel wrote: ” Myths are not descriptions of things, but an expression of will.” Please give your interpretation of this quote, and discuss its relevance […]
May 14, 2020
Write 1-2 pages on Heraclitus and Parmenides. What are the central aspects of Heraclitus’ and Parmenides’ philosophy? Why is Heraclitus often identified as philosopher of change, […]
May 16, 2020
Define “syncretism” and explain why syncretism is an important phenomena in the Caribbean. Read Miguel Barnet, “Biography of a Runaway Slave,” Alejo Carpentier, “Journey […]
May 16, 2020
Does man have a right to the Earth and its resources? This synthesis research paper must use the Rogerian Argument structure. Rogerian arguments are based on […]
May 19, 2020
Respond to one of the following prompts. A counterargument is required. 1. In Confessions, Augustine concludes that faith is a suprarational and mystical connection to God. […]
May 21, 2020
The idea known as ‘Manifest Destiny’ changed the course of American history. It justified the United States’ westward expansion into areas such as Texas, Oregon, and […]
May 22, 2020
Question 1: What was the impact on society caused by the Philosophes advocating for the use of Reason? Explain and include all aspects that could […]
