There are certain big questions that philosophers have been puzzling over for centuries. Amazingly, many people ask these same questions in daily life. Reflect on these questions as related to each of the 6 branches of philosophy below. Write an APA-formatted essay of 3–4 pages explaining each of the 6 branches, describing a time in your life when you have asked similar questions. Discuss the specific circumstances that brought you to each question, and your conclusions.The questions are as follows:Metaphysics:What is real?Is the physical world more or less real than the spiritual or psychological world?Is there such a thing as a soul? If so, how does it survive outside of a physical body?Do all people have free will, or are their lives determined by fate?Epistemology:How is anything known?What is the basis for knowledge? Is it innate reason, experience, or something else?Is all knowledge subjective, or are there some universal truths?What is the relationship between faith and reason?What can artificial intelligence teach people about knowledge?What are the limits of human understanding?Ethics:What is the right thing to do?What does it mean to be a “good person”?Does virtue lead to happiness?Do the ends justify the means, or is a virtuous action virtuous in and of itself?How does living in a society affect morality?Is morality culturally based or individually based, or is there a universal morality?Aesthetics:What is beautiful?Is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder, or are there some things that all cultures find beautiful?What is the purpose of art?How can a piece of art be successful or valuable? Does beauty matter?Political philosophy:What is the best kind of government?How much power should the government have?What kind of people should be in power?How involved should the common citizen be in government?Social philosophy:How should humans behave in a society?Do people give up certain rights when they choose to live in a society?How do social values affect individual beliefs? Do people behave differently in a crowd than they would individually?How does society affect language and other types of communication?Please submit your assignment.

Existentialism and Contemporary ApplicationsGod is, or He is not.” But to which side shall we incline? Reason can decide nothing here. Let us weigh the gain and the loss in wagering that God is… If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation that He is." --Blaise PascalDue to current scientific, psychological and sociological studies and discoveries of the time, many factors led to questions about faith based systems, existence, meaning, purpose, and god. long held belief systems were being questioned and critiqued leading to further inquiries about the nature of existence. Kierkegaard and Nietzsche are two 19th c. philosophers who tried to both express and cope with the human condition in this regard and who are forerunners to the most significant philosophy of the 20th century, namely, Existentialism.Kierkegaard felt that there was a prevailing anxiety brought about by the sneaking suspicion that perhaps there is no grand design, prime mover, ultimate purpose or meaning to existence. This suspicion has a cultural dread and angst, which can only be addressed through a complete fall into despair and loss of faith, only when one has hit this bottom, can they be prepared to make a total and sincere "leap of faith" into god. Kierkegaard's views gave the 20th c. its moniker: "The Age of Anxiety."Nietzsche felt that in some ways Kierkegaard was correct. There was no creator to appeal to for guidance in moral matters. Unlike Kierkegaard, however, Nietzsche felt that since "god was dead", or our faith in this belief system was dead, we can appeal only to ourselves and not to a "nothingness", as such Nietzsche's views are often categorized as "nihilist." Nietzsche stated that the source, guidance, and natural means for dealing with existence and moral/ethical choices is based in oneself and, more particularly, in a kind of "super[wo]man", or "Ubermensch". This is an individual who can make decisions "beyond good and evil", in the sense that the individual acts on their own "triumph of the will"--the ability to act without any artificial moral constraints.Essay Prompt:*After viewing and reading the material below, discuss aspects of both philosophies that you agree with and those with which you disagree. What aspects of these philosophies do you, or do you not incorporate in your outlook on your existence, meaning, and purpose. Do you have a different philosophical outlook on "why we are here"?*This should remain a purely academic approach to a subject that can be a sensitive and highly personal discussion for many, so no denigration of anyone's views and no proselytizing (preaching to convert) is appropriate in your entries and submissions. Approx. 600 words. NO PLAGIARISM.

how does federalism affect U.S. border security efforts?400 words/ 3 sourcescourse syllabus: Border security is a crucial part of our country’s homeland security efforts; however, many do not realize its complexity. Securing the nation’s borders is a multifaceted and complex task comprised of often seemingly competing objectives that cross over multiple homeland security domains, as well as jurisdictions. This course examines the United States’ approach to securing its borders within the larger context of homeland security. Students will analyze our nation’s border security strategies, policies, agencies, coordinating structures, and the associated legal and jurisdictional authorities through which border security is effectuated. Students will also assess the various internal and external threats and hindrances to securing America’s borders that still persist.