Thursday classes

For Introduction to Philosophy (the morning section) what would you consider Eudaimonia? For Ancient and Medieval Philosophy the quiz question today is how do you interpret Plato's allegory of the cave? And a second question, what would you do if you had a ring of power? For Introduction to Philosophy (evening section) the first quiz question is give an example of a statement that is true and the other three categorical statements that are on the traditional square of opposition with it. The second quiz question is what would you consider Eudaimonia? All sections are also invited to comment on how they like or dislike the course so far. Is there anything you would like me to do differently?

Wednesday Logic

Today the quiz question is to contrast a merely verbal dispute with a factual dispute. Give an example of each.

Tuesday classes

For Introduction to Philosophy the quiz question is give an example of a statement that is true and the other three categorical statements that are on the traditional square of opposition with it. For Ancient and Medieval Philosophy the quiz question today is what do you think of Plato's theory of knowledge?

Monday Logic

There were two options to the quiz question in Logic today. One was define bike. The second was define woman. What a wonder is are there counter examples of your definition that we would none the less call the same name? (I am trying to find the whole concept of category problematic.)

Thursday classes

For Introduction to Philosophy the quiz question today was to critique Plato's description of the three social classes. For Ancient and Medieval Philosophy the quiz question today was one of my favorites. Jesus comes to your door and you know it is Him and He is God. He tells you to sell all you have, give the money to the poor and follow Him. Do you argue with Him or follow Him? For Introduction to Philosophy Thursday evening the quiz question for part one is do you have a soul and if so, what is it? The second section quiz question is critique Plato's description of the three social classes.

Wednesday Logic

The quiz question today was what do you think is more efficient: a bicycle or a car?

Tuesday classes

For Introduction to Philosophy the quiz question today was do you have a soul? If you think you do, what do you think it is? For Ancient and Medieval Philosophy today the quiz question was what form of government do you think would be best?