Theory of Knowledge — PHIL 215/315 – Spring Term 2018
Midterm – Take Home Essay Exam/Assignment
Instructions: Taking into account the variety of readings, class material, and assigned texts, and discussions, in which we have engaged so far this semester–compose a scholarly essay or group/set of scholarly essays addressing at least two of the questions listed below. (You may answer as many of the questions as you wish, but you must answer at least two of them.) In these essays, I want you to take a definitive position (or positions) and defend it/them. I really do not care what position(s) you take at this point. What I am looking to see is how well you defend whatever position(s) you decide upon, and probably equally importantly, how much you have absorbed from the course exhibited in the formulation of your defense. Do not be afraid to take any position (or positions) with which you think I may disagree. It may be in your best interest to do so. I am far more interested in the argument(s) you construct, than in the specifics of the conclusion(s) you decide to defend! In all of your answers/ essays, focus especially on the following central theory of knowledge questions: What do we know? How are we to decide whether or when we know? What is the extent of our knowledge? And, what is or are the criteria (or criterion) of or for knowledge?
The total length of answer for PHIL 315 students should be 1800+ words. (That is, the total length of answers for all the questions you answer can be whatever length you choose, for PHIL 315 students this length must be at least 1800 words.) In addition, the totality of your essay answers to this assignment must contain at least five separate cited direct quotations or cited indirect references to texts or readings which we have assigned or recommended so far this semester – including everything which has been put up on D2L. All of your answers should be either typed or word-processed.
Furthermore, all answers should be as clear, lucid, concise, precise, and to the point as you can (or as is reasonably and practically possible). If you quote or paraphrase any document, including our required texts, required course readings, any additional reference text(s), or anything you find on the internet, you must cite it, including page numbers, or, where necessary, virtual page numbers, or possibly paragraph numbers. Please turn in these assignments to the D2L drop box I will establish. In addition, also turn in both paper and electronic copies as a failsafe. Best of luck!
Best of luck!
********** the questions should be numbered from 1-18, for some reason they only show up as 1s.***********
- Compare, contrast, and critically evaluate the theory of knowledge viewpoints of two or more of the following philosophical figures listed below. What are your critical thoughts regarding these theories of knowledge? How well do you think it or they succeed? Or, do not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer. (You may answer this question twice):
- Plato/Socrates
- Aristotle
- Augustine
- Anselm
- Aquinas
- Hobbes
- Sextus Empiricus (Pyhrronism)
- Descartes
- Locke
- Berkeley
- Hume
- Reid
- What is the base-line Socratic-Platonic theory of knowledge, taking into account at least some of the key notions listed below: How well do you think this base-line theory either succeeds or does not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer.
- The Divided Line
- Becoming v. Being
- Ideal Forms
- Participation
- Anamnesis or Recollection
- The Myth of the Cave, and the Analogy of the Sun
- Virtue
- Contemplation of the Form of the Good
- What is the basic Aristotelian theory of knowledge, taking into account at least some of the key notions listed below: What are your critical thoughts regarding this Aristotelian epistemic viewpoint? How well do you think it succeeds? Or, does not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer.
- Aristotle’s “method” of the “sciences” (knowledge)
- Induction by enumeration
- Induction by insight
- Aristotle’s conception or theory of the four causes
- The syllogism
- The square of opposition
- Universal and particular truths
- Aristotelian method and necessity; scientific First Principles as necessary truth
- Essential v. accidental attributes in Aristotle
- Hylomorphism / hylomorphic theory
- Species
- Natural Kinds
- Teleology
- Form & Matter
- What is the essential Pyrrhonist (Sextus Empiricus) critique of any non-skeptical, positive theory of knowledge, taking into account at least some of the notions listed below: What are your critical thoughts regarding this negative argument? How well do you think it succeeds? Or, does not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer.
- Diallelus (the wheel) argument
- The Problem of the Criterion
- Academic Skepticism
- Pyrrhonian Skepticism
- Dogmatism
- Appearance v. Reality
- Ataraxia
- Tropes
- Ten Modes
What are the fundamentals of Descartes’ theory of knowledge as developed in his Meditations on First Philosophy and Principles of Philosophy — taking into account at least some of the notions listed below: What are your critical thoughts regarding this epistemic viewpoint? How well do you think it succeeds? Or, does not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer.
- Method of Doubt
- Three Stages of Doubt
- The Cogito
- Essence of Thinking Substance
- Essence of Physical Substance
- Hardly Perceptible & Far/Distant Objects Hypothesis
- Dream Hypothesis
- Evil Demon Hypothesis
- Clear & Distinct Ideas
- God as Infinite and Perfect Substance
- Formal Reality v. Objective Reality
- The Cartesian Circle
- Dualism
- The Mind-Body Problem
- In the Meditations . . . , Descartes presents a number of skeptical possibilities that he thinks illustrate that our beliefs about the world derived from perception lack absolute certainty. What are these skeptical possibilities? Do you think Descartes is right in his view that we do not know with absolute certainty anything about the external, non-subjective world purely on the basis of perception? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- Descartes admits that he could be wrong when he thinks he sees a light, hears a noise, or feels heat. However, he says he could not possibly be mistaken if he believes that he seems to see a light, hear a noise, or feel heat. Is he correct about this? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What is Descartes trying to show with his example of the piece of wax, near the end of the “Second Meditation?” Do you agree with the lesson he attempts to draw from the piece of wax? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- In the “Meditations . . .” what finally is Descartes’ answer to skepticism? Explain. In your view is Descartes’ answer correct in/on this matter? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- In the Meditations . . . what finally is Descartes’ answer to solipsism? Explain. In your view is Descartes’ answer correct in/on this matter? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What is meant by the Cartesian “circle”? Explain. Does this alleged philosophical problem ultimately defeat the Cartesian project? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far) in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- Why is Descartes called a “dualist”? What is his theory or viewpoint regarding the relationship between mental entities and physical things? What is his theory or viewpoint of substance? How are Descartes’ philosophical viewpoints related to what is sometimes called the “mind-body” problem? Explain. Does the alleged philosophical issue of dualism ultimately defeat the Cartesian project? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Descartes, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What are the basic skeptical arguments laid out by David Hume (discussed by Palmer, etc.) concerning our alleged knowledge of the external world, as well as, our knowledge of causation and necessary connection? What are your critical thoughts regarding such arguments? How well do you think these arguments either succeed or not succeed? In your view, are these arguments cogent? Why or why not? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to David Hume, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What was Immanuel Kant’s basic answer to Hume’s skeptical claims? How did Hume’s writings, according to Kant, “rouse him out of his dogmatic slumber?” Does Kant’s regulative “rationalism-empiricism” solve or resolve issues introduced by Hume’s thoughts concerning and alleged analysis of causation? Why or why not? Explain and defend your answer.
- What is R. M. Chrisolm’s basic point (or points) in his article, “The Problem of the Criteria?” Do you agree or disagree with these points. Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester (so far), in addition to Chrisolm, shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What is the basic line of argument laid out in Lewis Carrol’s short article (or monogram) “What Achilles said to the Tortoise?” What are your critical thoughts regarding such a line of argument? In your view, is this line of reasoning cogent? If so, why? And, if not so, why? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- What is the basic line of argument laid out in Edmund Gettier’s short article, Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?” What are your critical thoughts regarding such a line of argument? In your view, is this line of reasoning cogent? If so, why? And, if not so, why? Do the philosophical views of other authors investigated this semester shed light on this question? Explain and defend your answer.
- You may answer any of the questions from Palmer’s Does the Center Hold? – pp. 72 & 110 that you did not answer on your previous drop box assignment, or any of the questions from Palmer’s Looking at Philosophy, the Unbearable Heaviness Made Light under the “Topics for Consideration” headline.
- Your choice — but if you exercise this option you should probably come see me first.
Philosophy Course — Evaluation (Grading) Rubric
Twenty Points (out of 20 pts.) For Each
- Philosophical Content
- How well did you answer the question?
- Overall Cogency of Argument
- Readability (including grammar & spelling) and Organization
- Textual accuracy, citations, references
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sql injection response
/in Uncategorized /by JosephThe University just learned that sensitive information has been stolen from a student information system and posted on the Web. After reviewing web server and database logs, the IT Services believes that the source of the problem is a SQL injection vulnerability. The vulnerability appears to exist in a web application used by students to register for courses. As part of the incident response report to be submitted to the Front Office, your supervisor asks you to provide details about this type of vulnerability, how an attacker might exploit it, and methods of detection and removal.
Tasks
Research SQL injection attacks on the Internet to supplement your existing knowledge. Using the information you discovered during this research, in conjunction with what you learned in class, write an incident response report for detailing the following information:
A non-technical description of SQL injection vulnerabilities intended for a college management audience.
The threat that SQL injection poses to the college’s data. Include three possible scenarios that describe how an attacker might conduct this type of attack, the information that they may be able to obtain, and how they might use it maliciously.
An implementation plan to fortify the college’s web applications against SQL injection attacks
A monitoring plan that will provide:
Early warning to developers and security administrators that a SQL injection vulnerability exists in a web application
Detection of successful and unsuccessful attempts to conduct SQL injection attacks against college systems
Submission Requirements
Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible)
Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-space
Citation Style: APA
Length: 2 to 4 pages
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law and legal psychology reflection short paper
/in Uncategorized /by JosephPleas write a one page reflection paper on ” The Death Penalty” as a topic. Please touch on at least some of the following and feel free to use an outside research article that ties into law and legal psychology.
– Capital punishment in context
– Supreme court decisions
– Research on capital murder trials
– Racial disparities and the death penalty
– Errors and mistakes in death penalty cases
Please cite any outside sources used and offer your opinion on the information.
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the role of nonverbal communication in effective communication
/in Uncategorized /by JosephThis is a APA format and my topic is “The role of nonverbal communication in effective communication” 3-4 pages long not including the reference and the title page. Attached is the
Communication Change Challenge Part 2 (updated) due this week: Describing Communication Patterns. Please see the Course Project area for full assignment details.
Communication Change Challenge Part 3 due this week: Establishing Behavioral Goals. Please see the Course Project area for full assignment details.
Parts 2 and 3 require about two weeks to complete since they require you to observe and analyze your own communication patterns and observe the communication behaviors of others. As a result, these two parts are assigned in both Weeks 2 and Week 3. It is important that you get started now in order to ensure you will have sufficient time to observe these patterns and behaviors as they occur. Record daily conversations during these two weeks. Turn in your work each week. You have 15 days (Weeks 2 and 3) to record your conversations. Please see the Course Project page for full assignment details.
Submit your assignment.
Rubric
Week 3: Project Part 3
Week 3: Project Part 3
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3A
15.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. There are at least four examples of effective application.
12.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There are three examples of effective application.
10.0 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There are two examples of effective application.
7.5 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There is only one example of effective application.
0.0 ptsNo effort
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3B
15.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. There are at least four examples of ineffective application.
12.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There are three examples of ineffective application.
10.0 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There are two examples of ineffective application.
7.5 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. There is only one example of ineffective application.
0.0 ptsNo effort
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
10.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety
8.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety
7.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety
5.5 ptsThroughout little of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety
0.0 ptsNo effort
10.0 pts
Total Points: 40.0
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improve the article 1
/in Uncategorized /by JosephI need you to help me improve the my article and follow the teacher comment
You may get one day to finish it.
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i need help with this 46
/in Uncategorized /by JosephFor this week’s Assignment you have two parts. The first part will be creating a PowerPoint. The second part is creating a detailed list of technology for a law firm.
Instructions
Part 1: Create a PowerPoint
You are a paralegal on the legal team who represents Brooke Adams in her personal injury action against Grumpy Trucking Company. On behalf of Brooke, your supervising attorney, with your help, sued Grumpy Trucking in negligence for damages that Brooke sustained after one of Grumpy’s truck drivers rear-ended Brooke’s vehicle while she was stopped at a stop light. The evidence phase of the trial is over and you and your supervising attorney are preparing for closing arguments. Your supervising attorney asks you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation with a timeline to display all of the sequence of the facts admitted into evidence at the trial to the jury to support the attorney’s closing arguments.
The facts are as follows:
Be creative! Be sure to include at least 4 of the following features:
Finally make sure to add a timeline for the final slide wrapping up the facts for the jury.
Part 2:
Pretend you are a newly hired paralegal. Your supervising attorney has asked you what technology you believe is necessary to help a small firm run efficiently. Please use all the knowledge you have gained this term and make a list of the necessary hardware and software needed for a small firm. There are five attorneys, three paralegals and a secretary. Make sure to explain your suggestions.
Before turning in your paragraph please utilize security features to protect it. In your document, indicate what security features you used and why these features are so important to a legal professional. Please provide the password in the Dropbox comments so that your instructor is able to open your document.
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swu5 follow the instruction to write 3pages payitforward 10acts of gratitude
/in Uncategorized /by JosephFollow the instruction to write 3pages payitforward (10acts of gratitude)
Please read all instruction very carefully
All the work must be original
Turnitin report is required.
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answer at least 2 question or as many as you d like as long as it s at least 1800 words theory of knowledge essay
/in Uncategorized /by JosephTheory of Knowledge — PHIL 215/315 – Spring Term 2018
Midterm – Take Home Essay Exam/Assignment
Instructions: Taking into account the variety of readings, class material, and assigned texts, and discussions, in which we have engaged so far this semester–compose a scholarly essay or group/set of scholarly essays addressing at least two of the questions listed below. (You may answer as many of the questions as you wish, but you must answer at least two of them.) In these essays, I want you to take a definitive position (or positions) and defend it/them. I really do not care what position(s) you take at this point. What I am looking to see is how well you defend whatever position(s) you decide upon, and probably equally importantly, how much you have absorbed from the course exhibited in the formulation of your defense. Do not be afraid to take any position (or positions) with which you think I may disagree. It may be in your best interest to do so. I am far more interested in the argument(s) you construct, than in the specifics of the conclusion(s) you decide to defend! In all of your answers/ essays, focus especially on the following central theory of knowledge questions: What do we know? How are we to decide whether or when we know? What is the extent of our knowledge? And, what is or are the criteria (or criterion) of or for knowledge?
The total length of answer for PHIL 315 students should be 1800+ words. (That is, the total length of answers for all the questions you answer can be whatever length you choose, for PHIL 315 students this length must be at least 1800 words.) In addition, the totality of your essay answers to this assignment must contain at least five separate cited direct quotations or cited indirect references to texts or readings which we have assigned or recommended so far this semester – including everything which has been put up on D2L. All of your answers should be either typed or word-processed.
Furthermore, all answers should be as clear, lucid, concise, precise, and to the point as you can (or as is reasonably and practically possible). If you quote or paraphrase any document, including our required texts, required course readings, any additional reference text(s), or anything you find on the internet, you must cite it, including page numbers, or, where necessary, virtual page numbers, or possibly paragraph numbers. Please turn in these assignments to the D2L drop box I will establish. In addition, also turn in both paper and electronic copies as a failsafe. Best of luck!
Best of luck!
********** the questions should be numbered from 1-18, for some reason they only show up as 1s.***********
What are the fundamentals of Descartes’ theory of knowledge as developed in his Meditations on First Philosophy and Principles of Philosophy — taking into account at least some of the notions listed below: What are your critical thoughts regarding this epistemic viewpoint? How well do you think it succeeds? Or, does not succeed? Why? Explain and defend your answer.
Philosophy Course — Evaluation (Grading) Rubric
Twenty Points (out of 20 pts.) For Each
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guerilla warfare
/in Uncategorized /by JosephDuring the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong employed guerilla warfare tactics when engaging South Vietnamese and United States forces, and guerilla warfare continues to be a primary tactic used in modern warfare. Compose an essay evaluating the use and evolution of guerilla warfare in the Vietnam War and beyond.
In your essay, consider how American soldiers adapted or failed to adapt to this fighting strategy, and then argue how this influenced the outcome of the Vietnam War as well as military tactics in ongoing wars today.
You will be graded according to the following rubric:
Using Sources
You may refer to the Study.com course material for supporting evidence, but you must also reference at least two primary and three secondary sources in your paper and cite them using APA format. If you do use any Study.com lessons as sources, please include them in your citations (including lesson title and instructor’s name).
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week 1 discussion 25
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Defining Crime
Criminal laws change to reflect the values of society and policymakers; therefore, public policy on crime is always changing. Acts that were once illegal are no longer prohibited by law, and misdemeanors are now felonies. For instance, from 1920–1933, it was largely illegal to sell alcohol in the United States. The recent legislative changes in some states regarding marijuana use provide another example of how the law can change to reflect societal values. Laws for prostitution and gambling have also varied significantly over time.
For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources and consider how statutory classifications of crime vary across time and place.
Post by Day 3, a contemporary example (U.S. or international) of an act that has been criminalized, legalized, or switched from being a misdemeanor to a felony in the last ten years in response to the influence of societal factors (e.g., cultural values, political pressures or public morality). Explain the development of this change (e.g., criminalization, legalization) and the societal influences that you believe provided the impetus for this change. Then, explain the challenges or benefits of the law changing as a result of these factors. Justify your response.
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write a 700 word paper describing benefits using statistics and data in criminal justice
/in Uncategorized /by JosephWrite a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing the benefits of using statistical data in criminal justice. Special attention should be given to the following:
Include at least two peer reviewed references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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