Phil 201 Essay 1 September 26‚ 2012 Comparing and contrasting the synopsis “The Matrix” to Plato’s “The Allegory Of The Cave” and also Descartes “Meditation I Of The Things Of Which We May Doubt” which have several similarities and also some differences. In all three of these stories the main idea is that reality is in question. In the Matrix‚ the human being is in a pod like machine that is controlled by a computer simulating what we think and know to be reality. Reality is not only created
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Essay 1 Plato‚ Descartes and The Matrix; what a trio of reading that if not for my ability to read without believing everything that was before my eyes‚ I would not know what to believe. After reading the three synopses I had to regroup and think‚ did I read this or was this a dream? I will now try and compare and contrast the three and show if there were any similarities and differences. I will start with comparing Plato and the Matrix in that there are similarities between the two. The similarities
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Review Test Submission: Exam 3 | | Course | Epistemology-PHIL 201 | Test | Exam 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | * Question 1 | | | __________________ combined rationalism and empiricism‚ showing how both played a role in our understanding | | | Correct Answer: | Kant. | | | | | * Question 2 | | Descartes deduced God from the concept of God itself‚ in order to justify the idea of the material world. Correct Answer: | True |
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structure” term by Peter Berger‚ which means today’s messages are subtly embedded in our culture. We are adopting beliefs without much reflection. ~Phil mindset approaches new info critically. Questioning‚ reflecting‚ and considering the meaning‚ value and truthfulness of what we see‚ read and hear. ~To adopt a phil mindset is to recognize that phil is not just an academic activity within a college course. May be starting point‚ but really thinking philosophically entails a specific approach to
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Thomas Gilmer Phil 201 Essay 6/11/13 A Matter of Perception “How often have I dreamt that I was in these familiar circumstances that I was dressed‚ and occupied this place by the fire‚ when I was lying undressed in bed?” Rene Descartes in his writings from Meditations on First Philosophy brings to us this very reason of doubt of our senses and perceptions. For we have all “been deceived in sleep by similar illusions” (Descartes) placing the question‚ how would we “know the difference
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working definition of "philosophy" and explain each of its elements. Philosophy is the critical examination of our foundational beliefs concerning the nature of reality‚ knowledge‚ and truth‚ and our moral and social values. List and explain each of the 6 characteristics under the description of philosophy. 1. The relationship between philosophy and facts: philosophers are generally more interested in what lies behind the facts‚ their meaning‚ significance and veracity‚ than in the facts themselves. 2
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Study Guide: Lesson 13 Justification‚ Part 1: Noetic Structure Tasks View and take notes on the presentation‚ “An Overview of Issues in Contemporary Justification‚ Part 1.” What are 3 characteristics of a person’s noetic structure? The sum total of everything that person believes It recognizes the differing degress of certainty‚ firmness‚ and conviction with which people hold their beliefs. Characterized by how beliefs are related together. Explain coherentism and the 3 problems with
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What are monomers? molecules that can bond to form polymers. building blocks. What are polymers? Chain of monomers. What is the process of polymerization? Taking monomers and making polymers. What are the four molecule characteristics of living things? Proteins(made from amino acids)‚ Carbohydrates(made from monosaccharides)‚ Nucleic acid( made from nucleotides)‚ lipids What is a macromolecule? give examples Polymers with molecular weight exceeding 1000 g/mol. examples:
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5. If the letter ""C"" stands for the dominant allele for having a chin fissue and the letter ""c"" stands for the recessive allele for smooth chin‚ an individual having two alleles - cc - would be described as ______________. –HOMOZYGOUS DOMINANT 6. _________ are units of information found on chromosomes that determine specific traits and are passed on to offspring from parents. --GENES 7. If the letter ""C"" stands for the dominant allele for having a chin fissue and the letter ""c"" stands for
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Axia College Material Appendix C Rights and Responsibilities of Educators and Students Perform a search in the University Library databases and locate four school-related court cases (with outcomes decided)‚ two which involve educators as defendants and two which involve students as defendants. Fill in the table below. When you give your informed opinion‚ state and discuss whether you agree or disagree with the outcome. Base your opinion on legal and ethical standards as discussed in Ch. 9
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