Impact of the philosophical mindset

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Write a 3-4 page (approximately 700-1000 words) reflection essay about the impact of the philosophical mindset and ancient Greek philosophy, as presented in this course, on your own views. Sample Solution

Realism and anti-realism

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In no more than two pages, write of a time when you disagreed with someone about the right thing to do. Maybe it was a friend, family member, celebrity, author, or political figure. You may have felt very strongly that X is obviously the right thing to do, the better course of action, or merely […]

“Reason” or “Democracy” or “Civilization”

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With specific reference to at least three (3) course readings*, explain how the term and/or designation “Reason” or “Democracy” or “Civilization” is incorrect or, at the very least, insufficient when we are considering the defining characteristics of modernity and the historical Modern Age.Write a clear and organized response that is supported by evidence from course […]

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see

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Edgar Degas is credited with saying: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Select a specific artwork from Part 2 of our course resources—it can be a painting, sculpture, play, poem, song or novel/la— and subject it to rigorous analysis. Your task will be to explain, with specific connections to […]