Why is the rational faculty so important in epictetus view

Assignment:

The question:

Why is the rational faculty (i.e., capacity) so important, in Epictetus's view? Would Plato agree with him? Why or why not?

Describe some problems in arguing about human nature : Describes what she sees as 'Some Problems in Arguing About Human Nature'. The first part of this section is 'exposition'; it gives us the observations.

What does the notion of human nature is a normative one : What does G mean when she says (top p. 56) that the notion of 'human nature' is a 'normative one'.

Explain what cultural relativism is according to rachels : Explain what cultural relativism is according to Rachels. Explain what is wrong with cultural relativism according to Rachels.

Definition of epistemology and metaphysics : Provide a clear definition of Epistemology and Metaphysics. Provide a clear definition of Axiology and Logic.

Why is the rational faculty so important in epictetus view : Why is the rational faculty (i.e., capacity) so important, in Epictetus's view? Would Plato agree with him? Why or why not?

Evaluate the communitarian critique of rawls atomistic : Explain and evaluate the communitarian (be careful not to confuse 'communitarianism' with 'communism') critique of Rawls's atomistic, abstract individualism.

Discuss the merits of both rationalism and empiricism : Considers the merits of both Rationalism and Empiricism, before stating which theory (empiricism or rationalism) you are more inclined to agree with.

Why is reading philosophical works more challenging : Why is reading philosophical works more challenging than reading most of the other sorts of readings that we encounter in our daily lives?

Identify a true statement about the daoist views of qi : Identify a true statement about the Daoist views of qi. In the context of Daoism, which of the following statements is true of spiritual immortality?