PHI 208 week 1 DQ 2

  

Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

Justifying Beliefs

  

   Many philosophers insist that our most strongly held beliefs should be   examined and critically evaluated. Using the required text and outside   sources, explain what philosophers mean when they say that beliefs need   justification? What is the importance of subjecting our beliefs to critical   scrutiny? What are the advantages of believing something without examining   it? What are the disadvantages? Identify a specific belief you have that you   think is worth defending, and then explain your reasons for holding that   belief. Be sure to include logical reasoning as well as factual evidence in   all your arguments.
 

  Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims   with examples from this week’s required material(s) and/or other scholarly   resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your   classmates’ posts by Day 7.