Tag: Western Philosophy
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In what sense are philosophies products of their culture? How or how not, or to what extent?
Cultural and Social Do you think that universal truths underlie all religious belief? Do you think that the different religious traditions and their different views are incompatible? Why or why not? Do you think that patriarchy (rule by men) and racism are institutionalized in Western philosophy and culture? Why do you think so, or not?…
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Write a short essay explaining the philosopher’s understanding of the concept, argument, or theory as if you were writing a short encyclopedia article.
Concept from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, or Arendt 1. Pick one philosopher we have discussed this semester (i.e. Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Arendt) and one concept, argument, or theory related to the philosopher you have chosen. 2. Write a short essay explaining the philosopher’s understanding of the concept, argument, or theory as if…