November 11, 2020

Consider whether non-human animals have moral standing

Starting on page 242 of the reading, “Puppies, Pigs, and People,” Norcross discusses “moral agents” and “moral patients”. This is medieval language that is unusual outside […]
November 11, 2020

Any topic (writer’s choice)

The prompt for the essay is: With specific reference to current public debates surrounding hate speech and freedom of speech, discuss the strengths or weakness of […]
November 10, 2020

What Does It All Mean by Thomas Nagel.

For this weekly check-in, read the first chapter, “Introduction” on pp. 3-7 in your book What Does It All Mean by Thomas Nagel. On p. 6, […]
November 10, 2020

Logic and Hate Speech FALLACIES

Qn 1. LOGIC AND HATE SPEECH FALLACIES Identify a common informal fallacy from Chap 32 that has the potential to increase hostility, and disunity in your […]
November 10, 2020

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Criminal Justice :describe what Retributivism and decarceration is, what might be appealing about it, and then present what you think is the strongest objection against it. […]