Philosophy Answers

What is the role of Reason in Plato’s ethics? Discuss this in the light of the Charioteer Analogy?

Explain what Sartre means when he states, “We are condemned to be free”, and as a result, our “existence” precedes our “essence.” 

Compose a short essay that analyzes and evaluates an opinion article. Examine the rhetorical context (author, audience, topic, purpose) of each piece as well as the strategies used to convey their respective messages (diction, tone, evidence, source reliability, and/or images). Type 1 page and word cited page

 Discuss the concept of self and personhood in African philosophical thought. Why is the concept of self so problematic?

What do you think about judging the consequences of actions only to determine their moral worth, without reference to an individual’s moral values, intentions, or motivations? Describe what role evaluating consequences plays in your moral reasoning. What other factors come into play in your efforts to “do the right thing”? 

Descartes’ concept of Deception. What is its significance for his views about the foundations of knowledge? (150 words)

What do you think about judging the consequences of actions only to determine their moral worth, without reference to an individual’s moral values, intentions, or motivations? Describe what role evaluating consequences plays in your moral reasoning. What other factors come into play in your efforts to “do the right thing”? (150 words)

Explain what Sartre means when he states, “We are condemned to be free”, and as a result our “existence” precedes our “essence.” (150 words)

What is the role of Reason in Plato’s ethics? Discuss this in the light of the Charioteer Analogy. 

o   Do you agree with O'Neil's argument that many Big Data algorithms make the poor are particularly vulnerable to exploitation?