Briefly state the differences between relativism and the dialectical method.

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Reflection 1
Write a 1-page reflection of a minimum of 250
words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).

Briefly state the
differences between relativism and the dialectical method. Who do you
think is correct, the sophists or Socrates and Plato? Both? Neither?
Explain your answe
Reflection 2
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Assess Plato’s theory of the
Forms from Aristotle’s standpoint. Is Aristotle correct? Give good reasons
for your answer.
Reflection 3
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Briefly summarize Aquinas’
argument from change, the first of his five ways. Apply one of d’Ailly’s
objections to the argument. Do you agree with d’Ailly that human reason is
limited regarding proofs of the existence of God? Explain your answer.
Reflection 4
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Hobbes, Locke, and Berkeley
each write about the human will. After researching those passages, briefly
state whether each philosopher thinks the will is free or determined. In
your opinion, who is correct? Explain your answer.

Reflection 5
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Describe what Hume means
when he says that reason is the slave of the passions. Do you agree with
Hume that passion—in other words, sentiment—motivates people to act
morally and that reason is enslaved to those passions? Explain your
answer.
Reflection 6
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Kant thinks that everyone
has a duty to act from respect for the moral law by obeying the supreme
principle of morality. Kant thinks therefore that there is never a right
to lie. If you agree with Kant, state why you think he is correct. If Kant
is incorrect, give an example that shows that Kant’s position is absurd,
in other words, that, in at least one instance, telling the truth would do
more harm than good.

Reflection 8
Write a 1-page
reflection of a minimum of 250 words (Times New Roman, font 12, double spaced).
Decide on and write
down a plan for how to justify your life by undertaking a meaningful
project with others; support your plan by drawing from Simone de
Beauvoir’s thought. de Beauvoir thought that our lives are only authentic
when we are freely engaging in projects that other free people will
ultimately judge as worthy or not. Do not focus on what other people
will think about your project, instead focus on your freedom to do
whatever you want to do. Remember, in de Beauvoir’s thought God is
dead so you are free to do whatever you would like – but other free people
will ultimately “be God” too and judge your project. The
key here is your personal freedom to decide what you will do with your
life – you, and only you, control that decision.

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