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How do I structure and write a philosophy essay?

When you write a philosophy essay, remember that you need to have a clear thesis and develop an argument. The introduction is a very important part of your essay: here you need to clearly state what your the...
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What is the difference between internalism and externalism?

In the field of epistemology internalism and externalism are the main methods by which we understand the world and acquire knowledge. Externalism, also sometimes termed inductive empiricism, is the observati...
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What is moral realism?

Moral Realism Key Words Realism Objective Cognitive Naturalist - Realism -the view that things are known to exist independently of the person considering their existence THUS Moral Realism - An approach to e...
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Explain St Thomas Aquinas' "Just War Theory" (6 marks) Analyse a recent or historical military conflict using Just War Theory (12 marks).

For Aquinas there are 5 conditions for a just war: (1) the conflict must be just e.g. to save the lives of civilians (2) the conflict must be declared by a legitiamte authority. e.g. a government (3) there m...
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Does funcitonalism mean that the United States is conscious? explain your answer.

Functionalism argues that all mental states are reducible to types physical processes based on their logic (input/output) tables. For instance fear might mean [Input: something large and scary arives. Output...
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