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In the United States, at least, philosophy once proceeded as if

A) Only the wise should do philosophy
B) Only the elite should do philosophy
C) Only ancient people did philosophy
D) Only Caucasian males did philosophy

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Pericitione suggests that philosophy is ultimately a search for an understanding of why we and our universe are here.

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Do you think that we have an obligation to obey the law? What if the law is unjust? Would we still have an obligation to obey it? Or would we instead say that the law in question was not properly a law, since it was unjust? What do your answers to these questions tell you about (a) your views concerning the nature of law; (b) your views concerning the nature of obligation?

Philosophy is traditionally divided into three categories of philosophical topics. Do you think that these divisions are strict ones, or do you think that the questions that fall under one category are relevant to those that fall under others? Explain and illustrate your answers.

Genevieve Lloyd is a(n) ____________________ philosopher.

Who said that whatever the gods love is holy?

Rachels says that finding satisfaction in helping others is not

Monotheism is the belief that there is just ____________________ ____________________.

____________________ is the love and pursuit of wisdom.

Karma means literally

____________________ is the view that all things and all human beings are unfree because everything that happens does so in accordance with some law.

What is the goal of philosophy?

What is Plato's Myth of the Cave, and how does it illustrate the challenges and advantages associated with philosophy?

Gail Stenstad is a

Philosophy begins with wonder.