What happens to our sense of self

Assignment Help Other Subject
Reference no: EM13996148

Required Reading: Warburton. (2013): Chapters 1 and 7.
Warburton. (2014): Chapters 6 and 12.
Sacks, O. (1985). A Matter of Identity (Ereserves)
Wiesel, E. (1982). Night (Ereserves)

Suggested Learning Activities: (All PowerPoints can be found in the Course Companion Shell: Content - Week 4 - Additional Resources)

1-Listen to the narrated PowerPoint: Does God Exist?

2-Video: Dr. Francis Collins interview HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfbPZd2DXlE" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfbPZd2DXlE. Small group discussion: First, outline Dr. Collin's argument for God's existence and classify it. Second, assess the merits of his arguments by comparing and contrasting viewpoints with at least one other perspective from the readings. Third, do you find his position compelling? Why/why not?

3-Class Discussion on theodicy: First, discuss your reaction to the Wiesel reading. What questions does this raise for you? Does it shake your faith in God, or is it simply more confirmation that God does not exist? Second, can God's existence be defended in light of such monumental human suffering? If so, how? If not, why not?

4-Listen to the Philosophy Bites podcast: Tim Crane on Mind and Body HYPERLINK "https://philosophybites.com/2007/09/tim-crane-on-mi.html"https://philosophybites.com/2007/09/tim-crane-on-mi.html and discuss Sacks'sreading as it pertains to the mind/body problem.

Context: This assignment will enable you to explore the philosophical question of the relationship between mind and body. Our investigation will focus on the question of the nature of self. Do you have an immaterial essence (a mind or soul) that is the core of who you are, or is your sense of self reducible to or an emergent property of your brain functions?

Writing Assignment: The Oliver Sacks reading describes Mr. Thompson, a patient who has Korsakov's, a disease that is characterized by loss of short-term memory. This reading raises question about the relationship between our bodies and identities (self). We rely on memory and sense perception to identify people and objects, including our sense of self. Your memory, for example, tells you where you were born, who your family is, etc. What happens to our sense of self if these faculties fail us? Are we the same person? Is there a sense of self that remains apart from our faculty losses? If so, what is it? If not, why not?

Write a 3-4 page paper in which you do the following. First, describe Mr. Thompson's problem. Second, discuss whether Mr. Thompon's sense of himself can remain stable (or constant) despite the failure of memory. If so, why? If not, why not? Your discussion should demonstrate engagement with this week's readings on the mind/body problem, in particular the reading about Descartes.

Reference no: EM13996148

Questions Cloud

Provide the structure of the ylide : Provide the structure of the ylide needed to prepare 3-ethyl-3-heptene from 3-pentanone using a wittig reaction
Please in the hydrolization of aspirin, : Please In the hydrolization of aspirin, why is the mixture simmered gently and carefully during hydrolysis and why is it unwise to boil it vigorously
Explain what is organic chemistry in your own words : Explain what is Organic Chemistry in your own words.
Calculate the specific heat of a solid in j/goc and cal/goc : Calculate the specific heat of a solid in J/goC and cal/goC if 1638J raises the temperature of 125g of the solid from 25.0oC to 52.6oC.
What happens to our sense of self : What happens to our sense of self if these faculties fail us? Are we the same person? Is there a sense of self that remains apart from our faculty losses? If so, what is it? If not, why not
Find temperature that is needed to maintain same pressure : Find pressure in the tank. 1/4 of the gas escapes the tank after a while. Find the temperature that is needed to maintain the same pressure in the tank after 1/4 of the gas escapes.
How much work would be required by an external force : How much work would be required by an external force to move a + 0.18 micro Columb test charge from a midway between them to a point 1.0 cm closer to either of the charges?
Determine the reactions of the brace : Determine the reactions of the brace and hinge(s) for the following two cases: The cover is hinged at corners A and B as shown. Assume that hinge A does not exert a reaction in the x-direction.
Can you tell if a substance in your home contains coniine : Can you tell if a substance in your home contains coniine? When I touch it I get tingly and numb and it smells like an old attic.

Reviews

Write a Review

Other Subject Questions & Answers

  Cross-cultural opportunities and conflicts in canada

Short Paper on Cross-cultural Opportunities and Conflicts in Canada.

  Sociology theory questions

Sociology are very fundamental in nature. Role strain and role constraint speak about the duties and responsibilities of the roles of people in society or in a group. A short theory about Darwin and Moths is also answered.

  A book review on unfaithful angels

This review will help the reader understand the social work profession through different concepts giving the glimpse of why the social work profession might have drifted away from its original purpose of serving the poor.

  Disorder paper: schizophrenia

Schizophrenia does not really have just one single cause. It is a possibility that this disorder could be inherited but not all doctors are sure.

  Individual assignment: two models handout and rubric

Individual Assignment : Two Models Handout and Rubric,    This paper will allow you to understand and evaluate two vastly different organizational models and to effectively communicate their differences.

  Developing strategic intent for toyota

The following report includes the description about the organization, its strategies, industry analysis in which it operates and its position in the industry.

  Gasoline powered passenger vehicles

In this study, we examine how gasoline price volatility and income of the consumers impacts consumer's demand for gasoline.

  An aspect of poverty in canada

Economics thesis undergrad 4th year paper to write. it should be about 22 pages in length, literature review, economic analysis and then data or cost benefit analysis.

  Ngn customer satisfaction qos indicator for 3g services

The paper aims to highlight the global trends in countries and regions where 3G has already been introduced and propose an implementation plan to the telecom operators of developing countries.

  Prepare a power point presentation

Prepare the power point presentation for the case: Santa Fe Independent School District

  Information literacy is important in this environment

Information literacy is critically important in this contemporary environment

  Associative property of multiplication

Write a definition for associative property of multiplication.

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd