How do ontological questions relate to the philosophical project?
Although philosophy is divided into discrete inquiries, these areas have synergistic relationships and dependencies. Ontological issues are arguably the most important, serving as the ground of inquiries and repository for historical findings.
Insight into the debate of free will versus determinism and various responses to the argument.
Free Will and Determinism Sketch out arguments for (1) incompatibility of determinism and free will (2) determinism and moral responsibility. Indicate the various positions one might take in response to these arguments.
Futher explanation on self transformation and the the loss of ego/self in todays society. To me it seems quite difficult a task.
Discussing the problem of God in the history of philosophy
Some philosophers, like Kierkegaard, find it reasonable to believe in God in their philosophical enterprise while others do not. And each group makes a compelling argument to back the stance taken. For some God is just a an abstract idea that helps them to make their point while for others, God is being who is involved in the l ...continues
Short discussion of whether and in what sense is simultaneous causation possible.
Is simultaneous causation possible, actual, or impossible?
Is there any interdependence between the clasification of the kinds of dualism according to the mind-body causal relationship and that according to the ontic category membership of mental phenomena?
Presentation of Donald Davidson's doctrine of Anomalous Monism and its relation to property dualism.
Is Davidsonian Anomalous Monism the same thing as Property Dualism?
Plato's "Republic." Significance of the Allegory of the Cave.
What does the Allegory of the Cave in Plato's "Republic" signify?
The meaning of the term 'transcendence', 'transcendent'
a. Transcendence is God. b. There is no transcendence. c. Transcendence is omniscient. d. Tanscendence is the opposite of immanence. What does 'transcendence' mean in these sentences?
Any ideas or thoughts on this would be appreciated. I've read the textbook and am just overwhelmed with all the information. I'm just not sure how to get started. Science fiction literature often raises philosophical issues and is a great source for philosophical speculation. This is especially true for the mind/body proble ...continues
