by Brian Leakey | Jun 9, 2023 | Philosophy
Why does Socrates hold that having psychic justice that is, a properly harmonious soul ensures that a person will only perform morally just actions (and refrain from doing anything unjust)? Is Socrates correct? Defend your answer.
by Brian Leakey | Jun 9, 2023 | Philosophy
State and evaluate Socrates’ reply to Glaucon’s first objection, which says that justice is no more than a compromise (i.e., to refrain from doing injustice in order to avoid suffering injustice oneself). (NB: Glaucon’s first objection begins at Republic...
by acdsholarSAw3B06o6UN | Jun 9, 2023 | Philosophy
Interpret Heraclitus’ famous statement: “nature loves to hide”. What can this tell us about nature? How could this interpretation influence our approach to environmental ethics?
by Brian Leakey | Jun 8, 2023 | Philosophy
Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible. Briefly answer each of the following prompts. For all instances where you are required to provide a...
by Brian Leakey | Jun 8, 2023 | Philosophy
Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that...
by Brian Leakey | Jun 6, 2023 | Philosophy
Caesar Augustus famously claimed, “I found [Rome] a city of brick, but left it of marble.” Augustus began a series of major building projects within the Roman Empire that would be continued by later Emperors. Describe and discuss the impact of Imperial Rome upon the...
