Philosophy/Expert Profile

J.M.J. West

U.S.
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returns 12/17/2009
Expertise

I am versed in formal logic and the predicate calculus; Modern Philosophy, Anglo-American Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy, And Christian/Catholic Philosophy. I can answer questions on - but not limited to - The Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, The Stoics, the Early Church Era, St. Justin Martyr, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Ockham, Moore, Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Russell, G. E. Moore, Quine, Rorty, Plantinga, etc. I also have experience with Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology and other areas.

Experience in the area

I have a BA in Philosophy and History, and am continuing my education in both areas while discerning grad school.

Education/Credentials

Bachelors Degrees in Philosophy and History, (political science emphasis)

Awards and Honors

Cum laude, 1st Annual Harold Parker Award for Excellence in History, Benedictine College.

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.52
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 142
  • Volunteer Since 2008-04-08
  • Prestige Points 1700

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Recent Answers from J.M.J. West

2009-05-09 Nanotechnology:

I'm not an expert in nano-technology, but in general it opens avenues previously unavailable to us. It will greatly affect the business world, with whole new fields of technological research and development

2009-05-05 Nanotechnology:

Alexandria, Thank you for your question. Nano-technology is simply the use of technology to manipulate the nano-scopic world (i.e. the atomic level of the world, smaller than micro-scopic!).

2009-05-05 revision:

Jen, I'm sorry, I don't fully grasp what you are asking. Are you revising papers, or studying for comprehensive exams? The best way to study philosophy is to do philosophy. Find someone in the

2009-05-03 Infinite matter and empty space:

1) Define "space", because by some accounts, "space" as a term is a useful abstraction and nothing real. You would have extension as far as it could go in all directions (though it is actually impossible

2009-05-03 You can never step into the same river twice:

Heraclitus said this famous phrase, and it wasn't in reference to a metaphorical river, but to an actual river. Early philosophy was concerned with explaining change and what it meant to our very ability

 

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