1200-1800worlds. JUST NEED choose ONE of the following topics. DUE FRIDAY night!
1200-1800worlds. JUST NEED choose ONE of the following topics. DUE FRIDAY night!
Just need choose one of the following topic:
.(1) Explain Newcomb’s problem. Explain why the (unrestricted) rule of expected utility recommends 1-boxing while the rule of dominance recommends 2-boxing (provided there is no backwards causation). How would you choose and why?
(2) Explain the liar paradox. Why would banning self-referential statements not eliminate the liar paradox? Which solution to the liar paradox strikes you as plausible and why?
(3) Explain the sorites paradox. What is your favorite solution to the sorites paradox and why? What, if anything, is problematic about your favorite solution to the sorites paradox?
(4) Explain the paradox of analysis. Which solution to the paradox of analysis do you find most convincing? Explain the solution.
(5) Explain the distinction between a performative and a logical contradiction. Explain Moore’s paradox in its omissive and commissive form. Which solution to Moore’s paradox do you find most convincing? Explain the solution. Are there any problems with the solution of your choice and, if there are, how can they be dealt with? (Note: you do not have to discuss the knowledge version of Moore’s paradox.)
When you choose you can tell me, I will give you the readings and ppts from the class. You must use the resources form the incalss reading and lectures. Need to be 1200-1800 worlds. And the whiteboard’s requirements is very important, It is the TA’s requirements who grade the paper. Also there is a dox. about the guidelines to write the philosophy paper.Please turn it in time! Please do not plagirsim, I will use turnitin check!
