Philosophy Answers

How does Aristotle define erotic love in his discussion of friendship?

Determine whether the following argument is formally valid. If not, present an argument that follows the same pattern, but has (i) all true premises and (ii) a false conclusion.

If all cats are female, then some dogs are male.

Not all cats are female.                                                                       

So, not all dogs are male

Determine whether the following argument is formally valid. If not, present an argument that follows the same pattern, but has (i) all true premises and (ii) a false conclusion.

Stormy is a cat.                                                                                     

So, Stormy is a mammal

Can a proposition support another proposition if it (the first proposition) is false? Explain why/why not.

1. What are some of the major pattern of conflict and violence in the world today
2. Can human nature predispose us to destructive conflict or can human beings consciously choose peaceful ways of living?
3. How can social condition and identities give rise to conflict or peace

4. Identify and explain the following fallacies: [ 2 marks]

i. Only man is rational. But no woman is a man. So, no woman is rational.

ii. None has proved that taking vitamins is good for health. Therefore, taking vitamins is a waste of money. 

3. Translate the following into standard-form: [3 marks]

i. Orchids are not fragrant.

ii. He who takes the sword shall perish by the sword.

iii. Nothing is both safe and exciting. 

Explain and illustrate all logical relationships between categorical propositions through traditional square of opposition.

Both Aristotle and Plato hold that erotic love is important but they disagree about how important it is. Why do they disagree?

What does the lover in Plato’s theory of erotic love want and what does the lover in Aristotle’s theory of erotic love want?