phil 339 response p1

(1)  “Fact-value distinction.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2020).

A brief introduction to distinctions of fact and value and their philosophical criticisms.

(2)  Mudder, Dwayne H., “Objectivity.” Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Iep.utm.edu (2020).

A thorough introduction to conceptions of objectivity and subjectivity in philosophical discourse.

(3)  Alvarez, Maria, “Reasons for Action: Justification, Motivation, Explanation.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2016).

A thorough article on the basics of practical reasoning.

Supplemental Online Audio/Video

(1) “What is Philosophy?: Crash Course Philosophy #1. YouTube, uploaded by CrashCourse, Feb. 8, 2016. [10:34]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A_CAkYt3GY&t=5s&ab_channel=CrashCourse

Hank Green’s informative video summary of philosophy, including some of the subjects covered in the course.

(2) “What is Philosophy for?” YouTube, uploaded by The School of Life, Oct. 9, 2014. [4:40] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIYdx6lDDhg&ab_channel=TheSchoolofLife

A thought provoking video on five ways philosophy is important in the modern world.

(3) “Necessary and Contingent Distinction (90 Second Philosophy).” YouTube, uploaded by Carneades.org, Jul 31, 2013. [1:34] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt4h7uvvcXc&ab_channel=Carneades.org

A quick and useful summary of the necessary and contingent distinction in philosophy.

(4) “The Is / Ought Problem.” YouTube, uploaded by BBC Radio 4, Nov. 18, 2014.[1:28] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7yXG2aJdY&t=1s&ab_channel=BBCRadio4