Assignment 1 and 2

Assignment 1:

Question:

If philosophy is NOT opinion, then what is it? In other words, provide a brief definition of philosophy.
Now. choose one of the logical fallacies from the readings. Define the fallacy in your own words.
Then, write your own example of this kind of fallacy. Then, if at all possible, see if you can find an example of this kind of fallacy out there on the web, or you can provide an example from your life of someone you know who uses this fallacy to try and make a point, or, if you really can't find a good example, you can give us some of your thoughts about this kind of fallacy and why it might be easy for humans fall for it (or not fall for it).If you find an example from the web or your life, provide us some commentary on what you find and make sure you give us a link if you find something on the web.




Assignment 2:

Please ensure that the paragraph is at least 150-200 characters. Also please provide at least 2 references in Chicago sytle format.

Directions:

This week we look at Manifest Destiny, the growing sectional crisis, and the events leading to the Civil War. Please answer or discuss the following. Make certain to discuss fully, with facts, names, ideas, and other historical information to provide content. Cite all sources to avoid issues of plagiarism. Support answers with citations (foot- or end-notes) in the University of Chicago/Turabian style and bibliographic references. Work to write flowing essays, with solid transitions and correct grammar. Please answer or discuss one or more of the following:

Question:

How does internal migration and foreign immigration impact the United States to 1850? Discuss the Westward Expansion and Mormon exodus, and German and Irish arrival in the U.S. How does this population movement change the country? Explain, citing specific examples