Philosophy Answers

Describe Aristotle's four senses of substance

1.A rhetorical situation includes the context for writing (or speaking), the author's purpose, and the audience. Code-switching often refers to the author's change in tone, word choice, or style of rhetoric when conveying his or her purpose to varying audiences. How might an email to a co-worker differ from a text message to a friend? How might a speech performed at a graduation ceremony differ from one given in a class setting? How might an explanation of tardiness given to your boss differ from one given to your spouse or roommate? Consider the rhetorical situation and elements of code-switching in your response. In two paragraphs. 2. Write about a time where you needed to communicate an idea to an audience (in speaking or writing) in which you either succeeded or failed based on your understanding of the audience or purpose. Provide specific examples and consider the ideas from Prompt 1 to help you evaluate why this experience was a success or not. In two paragraphs.

Option A: Descartes’ argues for the sharp distinction between the mind and body where each holds distinct and contrasting properties. (a) What are the problems with this distinction? (b) Does Descartes manage to resolve them? - Make sure that your answer includes a description of the nature of these substances, of mind and bodies. - Ensure that your paper provides discussion of your opinion on whether you think Descartes solves this problem.

Assuming that you have agreed to be vaccinated, do you think it is ethical to choose the brand of covid 19 vaccine that you will take? Why or why not?

Explain the best course of action to take using at least 2 major ethical theories (Choose from Consequentialism, Virtue Ethics and Deontology)

Case Study: A core group of the company has just returned to work after taking special leave to care of his elderly mother who was diagnosed with covid19. For financial reasons he needs to work full time. He has been having difficulties with his mother's home care arrangements, causing him to miss a number of team meetings. He is very competent in his work but lately he is distracted and this is putting pressure on him and his overworked colleagues. You are his manager and you are aware that the flow of work is coming under pressure. Some of his co-workers are also making side comments about him possibly spreading the covid 19 virus and undermine him at every opportunity, putting him under greater stress.

How should you proceed so as not to discredit him, or your profession and at the same time maintaining integrity and confidentiality in your action?

My life after the philosophy of health

The Covid-19 pandemic that plagued the globe from the beginning of 2020, reset much of the population’s Positivist-based belief in the effectiveness and certainty of empirical science as scientific opinion on the virus changed rapidly. In this light, discuss this foundational precept of Logical Positivism, ensuring that your essay includes a critical discussion thereof.

Critically examine the debate between Kant and Mill on the moral status of our actions. How would each of them respond to Aristotle’s claim that the criterion for morality is rationality

What does an Africa philosophy of education emphasise?

1) Critical thinking

2) Rote learning

3) uBuntu

4) Progressive education

What is the call for an African Renaissance in education about