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How does Aquinas use the idea of change to show that God exists?

Aquinas observes that there are some things in the world which change. Something which changes cannot be the very thing that causes its own change. In fact, anything that changes is changed by something e...

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How should I structure a response? (For example, 'Explain the thought experiment of Mary and the black-and-white room')

The first priority when answering any question, especially in philosophy and exams with limited time, is to look directly at what the question requires you to do, in the case of the example above, exp...

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Briefly outline the tripartite view of knowledge and explain how a case of a lucky true belief (a Gettier-style problem) can be used to argue against this view

According to the tripartite view of knowledge, knowledge is equivalent to justified true belief. Formulaically, it is the view that S knows P if and only if:
S believes PP is trueS is justified in be...

Answered by Alfie C. Philosophy tutor
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What does Thrasymachus say in Plato's The Republic?

Thrasymachus outlines his ideas about justice and its influence. Rather than ground his theory in objective truths about justice or reasons for adhering to its boundaries, Thrasymachus states that justice...

Answered by Blaise S. Philosophy tutor
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How should I structure an essay?

For Philosophy, there is no specific set essay style and the IB recognises this somewhat. The general jist of philosophy is that unlike other subjects it lets you be kind of personal - sometimes you can e...

Answered by Thomas W. Philosophy tutor
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