Risk

Final papers are to be handed in at the beginning of class.  If you do not bring a paper to class you run a huge risk of getting your final version placed into the rough draft pile and tossed out at the end of the week.  Please follow the clear directions on your writing assignment sheets for both Phil of Sports and IOCC 201.  I have 100 papers to manage this semester and I need you to help me by following the simple directions to keep it all organized.
Dr. Berg

Next post Holiday humor.

Study Sheet

The study sheet for the Jesus to Christ is in the library.  Somehow I do not have a digital copy anymore.  You must get a copy from the library.

Please make a coy and return one if the stack is getting short.

IOCC 201 Study Guide Final

IOCC 201 Review:
 
Review Sheet:

IOCC 201 Final Exam Study Guide

• This is a very basic guide. The best guides to study by are your class notes and the readings.
• DO NOT TAKE THIS TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF POSSIBLE QUESTIONS.

Know the source languages from EVERYTHING we read in this class.

Know the basic chronology of persons, text, and ideas presented in the ENTIRE class.

Types of monks

Method of excommunication

7 Divine Offices

Basics of Monastic life

The Vow of Stability (stabilitas loci)

Work and Prayer

How the monks keep their “rank”

The Western world at the end of 201

Basic history of the Roman Republic,Roman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire.

What the edict of Milan did financially, legally and in terms of Christian places of worship.

Gladiator points

Myth of Rome

Cultural points connected to the barbarians and Rome

Later Christian development

What group burned Romeand the complexities that followed this event.

Church traditions brought forth by the Early Church

Words of the day

Basic Heresies

Augustine on God, time, original sin, human nature, basic human anthropology and literature.

Types of Law from Cicero

Map Exam: Rome, Athens, Jerusalem, Damascus, Tarsus, Hippo, Alexandria, Byzantium (Constantinople/Istanbul) Paris, Ancient Troy, Ireland, Ancient Greece, Italy, The Mediterranean, Spain, Gaul, Norway (The Land of Ice) Africa, The British Islands, Judea, Germania, Ancient Egypt,The Atlantic Ocean, the Dead Sea, the Aegean Sea, The Nile River.

Study Sheet

Here is a link to the PBS documentary From Jesus to Christ:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/

Soon, I will post the study sheet for this.

This is the same video as I have placed in the library.  You only need to watch part 4 "The First Christians."

Papers

Just a quick reminder; papers are due on the last day of class, not when we take the final!  They must be presented as a hard copy and stapled.

Here is a link to a web page that helps with MLA:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/06/

You are not required to write in MLA.  Remember, I ask you to write in the style your major area of study demands.

Humor

Some end of the semester humor:

IOCC 201 Final Exam

The final exam for IOCC 201 will be held in Bailey Auditorium - Julian Hall on Monday December 10th at noon.

IOCC 201 review session

The IOCC 201 review session for the final exam will be held in Mac 29 at 8:50pm Wednesday December 5th.  I will disseminate no new information, it is strictly a review session.

Final Papers

The best way to get feedback these last two weeks of the semester (for all classes) is to leave a hard copy in the box outside my office door (Mac 27).  I will work through them and place them in the "Pick Up pile (right hand part of the box) .  Please leave your rough drafts in the "Drop Off" (Left side) of the box.
Dr. Berg

IOCC 201 exams

You graded exams are in the Social Work Office, 2nd floor of Mac Hall, south end of the building.  Please be courteous to Pam when asking for your exam.
They will first be available Wednesday morning.

IOCC Video Guide

Pay attention o the video that I am going to have shown as it is excellent.

There is a study guide with questions.  It is worth 10 points, fill it out to the best of your ability.  A few sentences will be sufficient for each question.
Dr. Berg

Classes

Philosophy of Sport is canceled Thursday the 15th of November.  You are still responsible for the reading assignment on race and sport.

IOCC 201 classes are canceled for Thursday the 15th of November and Friday the 16th of November.
Dr. Berg

IOCC reading

For your next class:  read books 1-4 of Augustine's Confessions.

Stay tuned for other adjustments.

Rough Draft

I have established a "Rough Draft Box".  It sits outside my office door.  Papers go into the "Drop off" pile and when I have looked at them, they are placed in the "Pick up" pile.  If you send it as an attachment via email it will end up in this box.  If you hand it to me as a paper copy it will be in this box.  You can also drop papers off in the box.
Dr. Berg

Fall IOCC 201 Exam II study guide

Review Sheet

IOCC 201

Second Exam

For all documents that we read know: the aprox. date written, author, location and source language. (There are some documents we read that we do not know these things about, others that we know all of the above, a few that we know some of the above, consult your notes)

 

Make sure you have read all assigned text, do not turst your knowledge of the Bible for the exam, study it!
 

The synoptic Gospels, the Gospels.

Quadriga method

The basic message of Judaism.

The basic message of Paul’s Christianity.

Which Gospel was written first.

The lost source of the Synoptic Gospels

Source languages of the Bible

When the Biblical text were written in relation to Homer, Plato and Aristotle.

Basics of the life of Jesus of Nazareth

Basics of the life of Paul.

Basics of the Bible.

Basic narrative the Genesis 1-23

Basic narrative of Joshua.

 

Structure of Isaiah

 

How Isaiah relates to both the Hebrew and Christian tradition.

Pauline opening/greeting

 

Difference between a Gospel and an Epistle.

The complexities of the ending of Mark

Basic arguments of Romans

Romans 13 and society

How to work with a Biblical text as a Jewish and a Christian Text

Basic of the Koran

5 pillars of faith

Basics of the life of Muhammad

Technical terms related to the Koran

Basics of the Islamic tradition, history, and current practice

IOCC 201

Surahs' from the Koran to read for class:
These numbers are taken from the edition of the Koran assigned in class, other versions may not match.
1,4,9,14,19,21,23,28,35,47,63,65,75,76,82,102,104,107,109.

Please read more, but at a minimum, read the above.

Phil Sports

Kant (Deontology reading):
Read Preface and Section 1.

http://evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com/kant_groundwork_metaphysics_morals01.htm

Entire ebook:

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5682

IOCC 201

Exams will not be ready to go back until the week of 16-19.
Read Isaiah Chapters: 2,4,5,7,9,15,24,34,42,52,61

And the ENTIRE book of Joshua.
Dr. Berg

Philosophy 250

Read Chapter One (1) and two (2) for Tuesday the 16th.
Follow this link to find the text:

http://www.utilitarianism.com/mill1.htm

Alternate web page if the first is a problem:

http://www.constitution.org/jsm/utilitarianism.htm

Get the whole digital book here: 
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11224

Friday

IOCC 201:  Bring a Bible to class next time we meet and bring it until we switch to the Koran.  Any translation will do.
Phil of Sports:  EXAM next Tuesday!

Phil 250

Good Morning!
Philosophy of Sports will NOT meet today, October 4th, 2012.
Our exam will be next class period.
IOCC 201 WILL meet today.
Dr. Berg

IOCC 201 Study Guide Exam I

Remember, I am not bound by this guide in any way. Think of it as a good basic guide but not a controlling document.

IOCC 210 study guide

Do not take this as a complete representation of what could be on the exam, it is a “rough guide” at best.

Know the “ages” of the Greek world and what gave rise to Homer’s age.

The basic of Homeric authorship, style, works, structure, muse/poet, etc.

Know the main characters from the sections of The Odyssey we read.

When did Greek philosophy develop? Know some basics of Greek Philosophical thought.

Difference between Plato and Socrates.

Fundamentals of Platonic thought.

The story of Ion, magnetic rings, and what it teaches, and Plato’s argument.

Details of the trial of Socratesl, outcome, charges, etc

Know the Socratic defense.

The Allegory of the cave from Republic (Book 7)

Rough details of Aristotle’s life.

What counts as poetry

Know how to identify the poetic

Three forms of poetry. Which one is best and why

How to identify the tragic.

The four causes.

Aristotle on women

Aristotle on happiness

The 6 conditions for happiness and their order

The 4 lives, which one is best any why.

Voluntary, non-voluntary, and involuntary acts.

The ideal Polis for Plato and Aristotle

Basic forms of knowledge and the justification for truth from all three.

How Truth, Beauty, Symmetry and Purity relate in the Greek world.

Basic form of Platonic and Aristotelian writing as we have it today.

Basic Greek form of Democracy and their legal system.

Know your words of the day.

IOCC 201

If you have already had your class on Aristotle's Poetics, the next stop is EXAM I.  Look for a study guide here soon.
Dr. Berg

Poetics

Our next IOCC 201 courses meet in the Springer/Putnam annex.  Read Aristotle's Poetics and be ready to work with the text!

A wonderful text

Study Sheets (Homework)

I have graded all the study sheets and extra credit that has come in thus far.  I will place it all in a box marked either "IOCC 201" or "Philosophy".  These boxes will be in Mac Hall 27, please take the time to look at and at least record your scores, if not take it with you.

IOCC 201 students.  Remember that we meet in the Springer/Putnam annex this weed for Aristotle's Poetics.

Our first exam is quickly approaching in both classes!  Catch up with your reading and study!

IOCC: a study guide will be posted here soon.

Phil 250

September

4       Definitions

6       Definitions

11     Triads

13     Wertz –Is  Sports Unique?

18     Hales- Epistemology and Metaphysics

20     Tamburrini – Market place issues

25      

27     

October

2         Izod

4       EXAM I

9       Ethics – Meta-ethics

11     Ethics - Mill

16     Ethics - Kant

18     Ethics - Aristotle

23     Sportsmanship - Arnold

25     Cheating - Lehman

30     Winning - Hundley

November

1       Winning - Eitzen

6       Exam II

8       Violence – Dundes and Parry

13     Drugs – Gardner – Pay attention to the Blog

15     Race - Burfoot

20     Thanksgiving Break

22     Thanksgiving Break

27     Race - Mosley

29     Society - Morgan

December

4       Pedagogy - Corlett

6       Title IX- Francis

IOCC 201 Writing assignment

IOCC 201

Writing Assignment

 

You must write one (1)  paper in this course.

 

Your paper must be 5-7 pages long (1250-1750 words), and my “common sense” rule applies.

 

 Late papers (w/o proper documentation) will be reduced by 10% for each day that it is late.  Example:  Class starts at 9:30, after 9:30 +/- a few minutes it is late.  Each calendar day is a reduction.

 

Topic:

 Three sections:

1.  This I believe
2. This I do not believe
3. This I want to do

 

Example:   

I believe Plato is right about the value of art:  Strong argument to justify goes here.

I believe Aristotle was wrong about leadership and women:  Strong argument to justify goes here.

I want to help blind, left-handed Norwegian children learn to read Latin:  Cicero’s track on the “Value of Literature” compelled me to this action for the following reasons…..

 

You may work with any assigned author (original source material) or text in our course.

 

N.B. You must work on a text we read, and if you work from the Bible it must be from a book of the Bible that was ASSIGNED IN CLASS.

 

Citations are ruled by the your Rhetoric 102 course or similar course at your transfer college.  The CLE can help with this.  The WSRP is an outstanding model for writing this paper.

 

Improper citations or lack of citations will be charged a 5 point penalty for each offense at a minimum and at a maximum will be considered plagiarism and I will file a formal complaint with the Academic Standards Committee and the Dean of the College.

 

Many, many, IOCC 201 students do not cite the Bible and suffer dearly from this oversight.  The Bible is a book that deserves equal respect among all the great works of the Western tradition. 

 

Your paper is due on the last day of class!

Your final draft must be handed in as a hardcopy.

IOCC 201 extra credit tonight!

7 p.m.

“From Penn State to State Policy: Child Sexual Abuse in our Communities” Putnam/Springer - Thoresen Recital Hall

Questions on the new Coptic "Gospel"?

Here is a fantastic link to the Harvard research on this interesting possible early manuscript.  It shows the original and a fine translation of that work.  Think like a Mac student and decide for yourself!

http://www.hds.harvard.edu/faculty-research/research-projects/the-gospel-of-jesuss-wife

Seminary?

If you are interested in attending seminary, here is a link to the seminary I graduated from.  It is a fantastic place both in terms of culture and academics and this looks like a fun opportunity.  No commitments, just a way to discern your possible future.

http://www.luthersem.edu/elerts/article.aspx?article_id=785&elert_id=89&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Tell+those+people+about+Dokimazo%21&utm_content=News+from+Luther+Seminary&utm_campaign=20120919+-+Elert

Data on the benefits of a Philosophy major.

Citation:  http://pleasandexcuses.com/2012/09/06/philosophy-major/

IOCC 201 homework

Locate two examples from the list of 14 I put on the board in class.  Tell me what one they commit and how the commit it.  I would like to see this done with just two pages of paper.
Dr. Berg

I will not do this for each assignment.

Phil Sport: Moodle

You will be added this week.  Look for an announcment here.
Dr. Berg

Philosophy of Sport Paper

Final Paper

Philosophy of Sport

MacMurray College

Dr. Berg

 

 Although there are many literary ways to express philosophical ideas, I would like you to stick to writing a traditional "position" paper. This is the most basic, straightforward approach, which involves taking a stand on an important issue and defending it. As this is the most common means of defending ideas in an academic setting (and other settings as well), it should be mastered before you go on to write short stories, parables, dialogues, poems, etc.

 

What needs to be included in your essay?

• Your opening paragraph should explain the purpose and plan of your essay. What are you writing about and why?
   
• Included in your first paragraph should be a THESIS STATEMENT, a simple statement of your position on the main issue that your essay will discuss.
• A definition of “sport” or “game” or any critical term used in your work.  You may use one from out authors with proper citation or your own with a proper argument supporting your claim.

1.  An explanation of the views you are discussing:

• it is essential that your explanation of these views be clear, concise, fair, and accurate. The clarity of your explanation often reveals how well you have understood the view you are explaining.
   
• a good summary emphasizes the main points of another's view and the reasoning behind it (if this is known).
   
• Paraphrasing and quotation may be helpful here, but cannot be used as a substitute for explaining the ideas in your own words. All quotations must be thoroughly explained.

2. An explanation of your own view

• this may involve explaining any words which might be misunderstood.
   
• it may also involve a comparison of your view with those of others, especially concerning any different assumptions you make, different implications of your views, etc.

3. A defense of your position

• This is not just an explanation of why you believe what you believe, but provides good reasons for believing it.
   
• If your reasons would not convince your roommate, is that because your roommate is a blockhead or because your reasons are lousy ones? If your reasons are lousy, is this view really worth believing?

Should you do outside research?

• None required. In fact, reading a whole lot about one of these authors from some other source is more likely to complicate the issue rather than help you. I am only concerned that you understand the positions as we have discussed them.
   
• Any use of outside sources must be documented.  

What documentation is required for quotations?

• All quotations from the texts should be followed by the page number(s) in parentheses.
   
• Quotations or references to other sources should include full bibliographical information (author, title, publisher, page #), preferably in a footnote or endnote.
     
• Plagiarism meets with little sympathy from me. If I catch you, expect to fail this class and be reported for administrative action. Plagiarism includes:
   
• making use of the ideas of others without credit--EVEN IF these ideas are explained in your own words
   
• paraphrasing by changing a few words in the original (which leads me to believe that you have not understood well enough to explain in your own words)

 

 

Length:  10-15  pages, with my “common sense” rule as your guiding feature. Aprox 250 words per page.

 

You must submit BOTH a hard copy of the paper and electronic version of your paper on the day that it is due.  Late papers (w/o proper documentation) will be reduced by 10% for each day that it is late.

Due:  The last day of class.

Grade value:  100 points

 

Topic:  Support and expand, critique, or object to one or more than one (make sure they area  set like our set of articles on “Triads”) article from the following books:

CHOOSE - SELECT 1 of 4 FROM THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL(S)

1 TITLE:Baseball & Philosophy

AUTHOR:Bronson

EDITION:

COPYRIGHT YEAR:2004

PUBLISHER:Open Court Publishing Company Div. Carus Publishing Company

ISBN:9780812695564

NEW:$17.95

USED:$13.50

 

2 TITLE:Red Sox & Philosophy

AUTHOR:Macomber

EDITION:

COPYRIGHT YEAR:2010

PUBLISHER:Open Court Publishing Company Div. Carus Publishing Company

ISBN:9780812696776

NEW:$19.95

USED:$15.00

 

3 TITLE:Soccer & Philosophy

AUTHOR:Richards

EDITION:

COPYRIGHT YEAR:

PUBLISHER:Open Court Publishing Company Div. Carus Publishing Company

ISBN:9780812696769

NEW:$21.95

USED:$16.50

 

4 TITLE:Martial Arts & Philosophy

AUTHOR:Priest

EDITION:

COPYRIGHT YEAR:2010

PUBLISHER:Open Hand Publishing, LLC

ISBN:9780812696844

NEW:$21.95

USED:$16.50

Please pay attention!

I have three separate reading calenders posted.  Make sure you are printing/following the one for your class. T/TH has one, W evening has one, and W/F has one.
Dr. Berg

IOCC 201 W/F

W/F IOCC 201 Reading Calendar

September

5

7              Homer

12           Greek Philosophy – Plato’s Republic VII

14           Plato - Intro

19           Plato - Ion

21           Plato - Apology

26           Aristotle – Politics Book 13

28           Aristotle – Ethics Books 1 and 2

October

3              Aristotle - Poetics

5              Exam I

10           Intro The Hebrew World - Genesis

12           Genesis and Selections from Joshua and Isaiah

17           Joshua and Isaiah - Selections

19           Intro to Christianity

24           The Gospel of Mark

26           Paul’s Letter to the Romans

31           Intro to Islam – Koran selections

November

2              Selections form the Koran

7              Exam II

9              Augustine - Confessions

14           Augustine - Confessions

16           Roman Packet

21           Thanksgiving  Break

23           Thanksgiving Break

28           Roman Packet

30           Selections from the Early Church

December

5              Selections from the Early Church

7              End of 201- introduce 301

IOCC 201 T/Th

Reading calendar IOCC 201

T/Th Fall 2012

September

4              Homer Odyssey 1,2,9,10,11,12,24

6              Homer Odyssey 1,2,9,10,11,12,24

11           Intro to the Classical World – Greek Philosophy

13           Plato – Intro Republic 7

18           Plato Ion

20           Plato Apology

25           Aristotle – Politics book 1

27           Aristotle Ethics Book 1 and 2

October

2              Aristotle Poetics

4              EXAM I

9              Intro to the Hebrew World - Genesis

11           Genesis- parts of Joshua and Isaiah

16           Parts of Joshua and Isaiah

18           Intro to Christianity

23           The Gospel of Mark

25           Paul’s Letter to the Romans

30           Intro to Islam

November

1              Selections from the Koran

6              Exam II

8              Augustine - Confessions

13           Augustine - Confessions

15           Roman Packet

20           Thanksgiving Break

22           Thanksgiving Break

27           Roman Packet

29           Selections from the Early Church

December

4              Selections from the Early Church

6              The end of 21 intro to 301

IOCC 201 W evening

W Reading calendar

IOCC 201

Fall 2012

September

5              Homer -Odyssey

12           Greek Philosophy- Plato intro- Ion

19           Plato – Republic 7 - Apology

26           Aristotle - Intro – Politics Book 1 – Ethics Book 1 and 2

October

3              Aristotle – Poetics - Ethics

10           Exam I – Intro to the Hebrew World- Genesis

17           Genesis- Selections from Joshua and Isaiah

24           Intro to Christianity – The Gospel of Mark

31           Paul’s Letter to the Romans – Intro to Islam - Koran

November

7              Intro to Augustine - Confessions

14           Exam II

21           Thanksgiving Break

28           Roman Packet – The Early Church

December

5              The Early Church – End of 201 intro to 301

CLE Tutors

Here is a link to the CLE Tutor list and times they are available.  Our tutor is Webster Olive.  Please get to know him!

http://www.mac.edu/cle/documents/tutoring_schedule.pdf

Kafka and reading

A fantastic article about kafka and our hubris with text:

http://www.the-tls.co.uk/tls/public/article1119440.ece

Moodle IOCC 201

I hear that you have all been enrolled in Moodle.  If you know how to work in Moodle, I will soon post some material so the page is not empty.  If you do not, look here for a post on how to access Moodle.
Dr. Berg

IOCC 201 Plato reading

Read chapter 7 of The Republic.  I may have told some of you the wrong chapter!
Dr. Berg

Moodle

Moodle update!  Soon, you will be added by the college to the IOCC 201 course.  Instructions will follow here.
Dr. Berg

IOCC 201 Extra Credit

Tonight is your first opportunity for extra credit.  I must teach tonight so I can not be there to take role or have you sign in, thus we are on a honors system tonight.  Next time your class meets a 250 word reaction paper (linked to something from the ancient world and Homer) is due.
Dr. Berg

Moodle

Greetings,
Please be patient with the Moodle process.  You earn no points from the Moodle component of the course, it is primarily a document storage service and an extra reading outlet.  Every necessary document for the class (IOCC 201) will be handed to you in class.
Dr. Berg

Protestant Apocrypha

A link to a Protestant (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) version of the Apocrypha with notes.

http://sn127w.snt127.mail.live.com/default.aspx#!/mail/InboxLight.aspx?n=14822430!n=1871199577&fid=1&fav=1&mid=3ab1fdb2-f1e9-11e1-b525-00215ad6a644&fv=1

IOCC 201

No reading assignment for the second day of class.  Our first reading assignment will be from Homer's Odyssey, read books: 1,2,9,10,11,12,24.
Dr. Berg

Fantastic theology joke

Considering the ministry?

Here is a fantastic link from Wartburg Seminary to help you discern your calling:

www.wartburgseminary.edu/toolkit

Free Class!

Have questions about the Roman Catholic faith?  I ran across a free on-line course that looks legitimate.  Let me know if you are taking it!

FREE Online Crash Course in the Catholic Faithhttp://www.ncregister.com/blog/matthew-warner/free-online-crash-course-in-the-catholic-faith

A New Year!

Greetings everyone!  Welcome back to MacMurray.  I will begin to update this page with posts that pertain to the Philosophy of Sport course and IOCC 201.  Some posts will be relevant to each course specifically, others will cover both, and others will just be of general philosophical or theological interest.  Have a great year!

ADC reminder

Exam #1 is due by 4pm tomorrow!   Friday.
Dr. Berg

Exam 1

Ethics

Exam I

4 questions, 25 points each plus 10 points extra credit.

You have one week to return this exam to me. It is now 4pm on May 25^th.

Email your answers as an attachment to my Mac email, eric.berg@mac.edu

Use your Rachels text. I expect that you will work on your own and direct questions to me.

Do not plagiarize!

Question #1 Religion and Ethics

Plato asks us (by way of his character Socrates) the question: “Is something good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is good?” Explain the dilemma this presents for a religious person. How would you answer this question from Socrates?

Immanuel Kant makes the claim that “ought implies can”. In other words, in the moral world, if we ought to do something, we can do it. How does this claim fit with mental illness? Does this claim argue that we, as humans, can be perfect?

I made the claim in class that Christians and the Jewish faith share a common set of moral rules, commonly called The 10 Commandments? What do you think of Martin Luther’s claim that doing the right thing to get to heaven or avoid hell (or purgatory) is a selfish thing to do? Is he right or wrong? Why?

In the world today, do we need religion to do the right thing? In other words, if we eliminate religion do we eliminate the foundation of Ethics? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Question #2 Cultural Relativism

What is the central argument for Cultural Relativism (CR)?

I made several arguments against CR, clearly and completely outline one argument against CR, and give an example to demonstrate how it works against the CR position. What central value does the CR argument wish to put forward in the world of moral thinking? Is this value worth saving? Why or why not?

Question #3 Egosim

What is “ethical egoism?” (Be clear and complete)

What is Psychological Egoism? What is the relationship between the two?

Explain one argument against ethical egoism that you find compelling.

With regard to your argument against egoism: construct a plausible counterargument that a proponent of ethical egoism might make.

Speculate intelligently about why someone might find the doctrine of ethical egoism an appealing or attractive philosophical position.

Write a short story (no more than 250 words) that will demonstrate ethical egoism and the moral implications of the position.

Question #4 Relativism

Are all things relative? If yes, how is that true? If no, why not?

Clearly distinguish between “cultural relativism” and “individual relativism”.

If relativism is true, what is the status of the study of political science and the law?

Why do ethicists distinguish between the law and ethics?

Why do ethicists distinguish between etiquette and ethics?

Bonus: You all worked very hard to study for this exam. In reward for that work you may answer the following question for a maximum of 10 extra credit points.

With the exception of any reading mentioned above, tell me about another assigned reading from this section of the class. Try and outline the argument as best you can and make an assessment of the merits of the argument.

Weekend Philosophy Humor

J.S. Mill

Use of this Blog ADC

Remember folks, this blog is just a courtesy.  I only post material here that you can find on Moodle.

Moodle

The Moodle aspect of the course should be ready to go.  The password to self-enroll is "kant".
Thanks!

The Language of the course (part I)

I think it is grand idea to become familiar with the language of Ethics.
Take the time to look up the meaning of these words and have a working knowledge of the definition of each one.  Remember, find the Philosophical definition of these words and phrases.  Robert Audi wrote a good old-school book that can be helpful, and I am sure all can be found on the Internet.  All else fails, ask the good Doctor that posted them.

Professionalism
Defamation
Egotistical
Disrespect
Advocate
Mauvaise foi (french)
Respect
Ethos
Civility
Determinism
Logic
Altruism
Compatibalism
Benevolent
Finite
Infinite
Deism
Guilty
Arete (greek)
Casuistry
Euthanasia
Existentialism
Metaphysics
Theism
Virtue
Deontology
Dolar
Hedon
Logical Fallacy
Soundness (logic)
Validity (logic)
Necessary Condition
Sufficient Condition
Atheism
Logos (greek)
Social Contract
Legalism
Anti-Nomianism
Spurious
Social Darwinism
Reductionism
Dualism
Monism
Rhetoric

Moodle

I am setting up the Moodle aspect of the course today, but I have run into some technical difficulties, the College is working on that problem as I type this.  Do not ignore this blog as I like to use it and find the interface very manageable.

ADC Helpful webpage.

Here is a link to a helpful web page you can trust.  I do not suggest you use this page for your paper, but it will help you navigate the readings and will illuminate some dark territory for you.

http://plato.stanford.edu/

Also, please email me with questions.

Eric.berg@mac.edu

Kant: Enjoy your reading.

Greetings ADC students

I though we had a great session on Saturday.  Soon, I will post the exam here and launch it through other channels.  Also look here for links and articles that will help you with your readings, your presentation, and your final paper.
Thanks!
Dr. Berg

From Professor Koffel:

Phil 315 final

Philosophy 315 Final Exam

Dr. Berg

Spring 2012

You will answer both questions for the final exam. You can have no electronic devices, books etc during the exam. Do not work on these questions together. Answer both questions, 50 points each.

You may bring in a list of 20 words to help you through the exam.  I will check your list before the exam begins.

1. The Jewish faith claims that salvation comes through adherence to the Law. Christians claim that salvation comes by faith in Christ and the Law has come to an end. Can both be right? Why or why not? Lutherans are Christians and Roman Catholics are Christians. Lutherans argue that salvation comes through faith and faith alone. Roman Catholics argue that faith must be connected to good works. Can both be right? Argue this claim the opposite way that you did for the Jewish/Christian claim above. Example if you said both can be right for the Jewish/Christian question, argue that both Lutherans and Roman Catholics can not be right. What do I mean when I say that the claim of religious pluralism is metaphysically incompatible? What do I mean when I say the claim of religious pluralism is soteriologically incompatible? It is morally wrong as a person of faith to argue that one religion will not be saved because they do not agree with “your” position? Why or why not? (Hint: A VERY poor way to answer this question is to say that what they think is right is right for them and does not apply to you, try and work out a universal moral claim to answer this question)
2. Use the account in Genesis chapter 1 from the Bible to answer this question. Using the Dawkins reading as a base, write a critique of the account of the creation of humans from Genesis (be aware there are two accounts, select one). Now, evaluate this account using the Pope John Paul II's work on this issue. Now, use the assigned Darwin reading and the entire creation narrative from Genesis. Find three points in the Genesis account that are compatible with Darwin's work. Make sure and show me how they are compatible. Now, find three points in the Genesis account that are incompatible with the Darwin account. Be sure and show me how they are incompatible. Can a person simultaneously hold a materialistic scientific view of the world and be Christian? Why or why not? Create a definition of “rational faith” using what you learned in this class. Is a rejection of the literal narrative in Genesis 1 an act of rebellion according to Dostovesky? Why or why not?

Extra Credit: look up and memorize the definition to the following words commonly used in the philosophical study of religion:

Textus Receptus

Loci Communes

Summum Bonum

Creatio ex Nihilo

Simul ustus et Peccator

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus

Christus Lux Mundi

10 points for a complete correct set.