Objection

In the section of the Phaedo we read, Socrates argues that one has knowledge of the form absolute equality prior to birth, and that learning is a “recovering of knowledge which is natural to us” (40). Socrates’ argument for theory of recollection and that one cannot acquire knowledge of absolute equality through empirical means does succeed despite some minor issues with it. Socrates first proves that there is no example of absolute equality in one’s own experience. To do this Socrates and his…

that the theory created objectivity, it had an epistemic advantage as well as creating prudential reasons to be moral, all of which were shown to be flawed in some sense. Secondly, the main objections to the theory were outlined, creating a substantial refutation of the Divine Command Theory. These objections dealt with whether or not god exists, the mysterious conception of morality, arbitrariness and finally it creates wrong reasons for moral…

(sharpness) then the knower (the mind/soul) is immaterial too. I do not think Socrates would jump to this defense initially, but rather would first ask for clarification: is the objection with his argument (the brain) an objection of a cause/effect relation between the soul and the brain – or is the point the objection trying to make that the two are really not two different things, but rather the same thing (brain). [Step…

the income eligibility guidelines still struggle to afford the school meals. Kids today are not as healthy as they should be, which stems from poor nutrition and a lack of food availability [research needed]. In spite of tax and Title 1 funding objections, states should elect for universal free meals within the public schools because of the health, self-esteem, and academic advantages. Advantages Universal free meals should be incorporated into all public school systems because the benefits…

I will be presenting the objection to Bentham’s theory that, utilitarianism, ignores the motive and means of an action and chooses to focus solely on the consequences. I will argue that a being’s means of undertaking such action is just as important in determining morality as the consequences. I will also argue that this objection is sufficient in undermining the feasibility of utilitarianism. I will provide a modification to the theory that will survive this objection Like consequentialism,…

The author uses the rhetorical choice of anticipating objection as a persuasive tactic for the reader to observe and process the opposing view. Boroditsky, being connected in the scientific world, brought in an expert on the opposing side of her viewpoint: “Dr. Chomsky proposed that there is a universal grammar…

In this squib, I criticize Norcross’ argument for the claim that Fred would still be acting immoral if he hired someone else to torture the puppies. I then argue that the second premise of Norcross’ target argument is false by providing an objection. My objection shows that there is a situation in which the action itself is immoral, but hiring someone to do it is not immoral. Now I will present Norcross’ target argument in standard form, for the claim that hiring someone else to torture the…

possible objections and replies to both theories. Finally I will argue why I think that the Utilitarian theory of punishment is the more plausible form of punishment. The Retributive theory of punishment…

This raises an objection to the reasoning that human limitations all limit the extent of our perspective. With sensory limitations the human eye can only see so good. With an object being to physically small to be seen with the human eye there is a sensory limitation. With…

Although universal adoption of moral relativism can be seen as counterintuitive and destructive, there are some objections to the arguments aforementioned. The main objection to be mentioned is the lack of a plain “black and white” set of moral truths. The moral truths that are mentioned in moral absolutism are not explicitly laid out somewhere, so this leaves skeptics to ask, “Are we supposed to just believe that there are certain moral truths just out there somewhere?” In a way, yes, because…