Southwest Tennessee Community College Why does the Universe Exist Questions

Philosophers study the world through reason. These videos look at how that is done and how that kind of thinking is applied. You will answer the three questions the three talks from TED.com that are listed. Your answers should be at least 150 words for each of the three questions for each video. You will answer these in a word document. Please be sure to clearly label and separate your responses to each of the three talks you respond to. Also, for each talk you write about, please make sure to clearly number your responses so that your instructor can tell which question you are responding to. Please submit your file by attaching and uploading it within this assignment. Be sure to address the questions below.

Questions

1. Briefly explain the speaker’s point (s). What did you think was the most interesting thing(s) he or she said?
2. What philosophical ideas we have read about do you think is informing the speaker’s thoughts? You can use general theories or specific theorists. ( Make sure to fully explain your answer, showing what it is that the speaker said that led to your answer.
3. Do you agree with the speaker’s reasoning? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your own reasoning. Do you agree with the speakers conclusions? Why or why not?

https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_holt_why_does_the_universe_exist?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_snyder_the_philosophical_breakfast_club?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_h_cohen_for_argument_s_sake?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare