Category: Philosophy

• Present the most current version of your research question and state the phenomenon of interest. • Describe the criteria for inclusion and exclusion. • Describe in detail the choices for sample size, data saturation, and theoretical saturation. Justify your choices with citations of research studies that use the same strategy and/or of methodological articles […]

In this week’s Workshop, visit your unique thread and post responses to the following: • What is the current version of your research question? • Reflect on the choice of interviewing as the data collection method for addressing your proposed study. Why might you choose interviewing over other qualitative data collection techniques (e.g., focus groups, […]

One caveat that was introduced in the beginning of the course was whether we would ever be able to have an understanding of people who live different lives. This is always a question, and is the source of many of the issues with diversity. How can I know who you are, as you know yourself? […]

What are the Three 3 fundamental reasoning strategies listed in the text? What is comparative reasoning? On what skill is it based? We learned four tests for evaluating arguments: truthfulness of the premises, logical strength, relevance, and non-circularity. How well do these tests work with respect to evaluating comparative reasoning? Consider each of the four tests. […]

What ideals would you go to war to defend? We are not going to ask you to go to war, but we are going to ask you to think about what ideals or values you believe would be worth defending – even to the point of risking your life in their defense. When Nazi Germany […]

Define and explain each main possibilities of metaphysics-dualism, materialism or physicalism, idealism, double aspect and state which one you think explains reality. 1-2 page double space paper. Once done upload into the assignment submission.