Expressive and directive functions of language.

The following statements concern the expressive and directive functions of language. Choose answer (a) or (b). A. Criticism is properly the rod of divination: a hazel switch for the discovery of buried treasure, not a birch twig for the castigation of offenders. 1. Expressive: (a) a positive attitude towards criticism (b) a positive attitude towards the castigation of offenders. 2. Directive: (a) Do not seek the treasure. (b) Engage in criticism. B. A little philosophy inclineth a man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth a man’s mind about to religion. 3. Expressive: (a) a positive attitude towards philosophy (b) a positive attitude towards depth in philosophy.... click for more

Compare and contrast Descartes’ view of the mind and Nagel’s view of consciousness

Compare and contrast Descartes’ view of the mind and Nagel’s view of consciousness. Is Nagel a Cartesian? Does he share Descartes' view of the the mind? Why or why not? Focus on Descartes’ Meditation 6 and Nagel’s “What is it Like to Be a Bat?” You may also look at Meditations 1-2.

Does it make a difference if there is or isn’t a God?

Please assist so that I can complete this assignment. Does it make a difference if there is or isn’t a God? Cover a topic mentioned above, as well as 3-4 principle issues within your topic. Develop your personal philosophy concerning the topic you choose. Cite at least three philosophers mentioned in Philosophy: The Power of Ideas according to APA style guidelines.

Division Fallacy

Can someone give me an example of a division fallacy?

Humanities: Enlightenment Period & Romantic Age Examples of Philosophy

I need help narrowing down 2 good examples of philosophy, two from the Enlightenment Period and two from the Romantic Age and explain why the examples are significant. The examples need to reflect the developments in world events and cultural patterns.