1. Explain the difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical lapse.
Use a standard essay format for response. (i.e., an introduction, middle
paragraphs and conclusion).
• Responses must be typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12
point type size.
Decide on and write down a plan for how to justify your life by undertaking a meaningful project with others; support your plan by drawing from Simone de Beauvoir’s thought.
In this assignment, you need to first develop and reflect on your own ethical system and then, secondly, compare and contrast your own morals with Kantian ethics. The creative assignment is designed to help you better understand and articulate your own values and principles, whatever they may be, and assess how well your own moral code aligns with an established ethical theory that you engage with this week: Kantian ethics.
This assignment is worth 15 marks. See rubric for the breakdown of your grade.
In the first section of your assignment, worth 5 marks, you need to explain the ethics that guide and inform your daily decisions. Perhaps you’ve never thought about this topic before. If that’s the case, make sure to take some time to think about what values, norms, guidelines, principles matter to you. Marks for this section are given to how well you explain and articulate your own moral code, not on what values/principles you embrace.
This paragraph should be at least 8-10 sentences. You can write more, but not less.
The second half of your assignment is divided into two sections, and each section is worth 5 marks. In both sections you will summarize one of Kant’s categorical imperatives.
In the second paragraph, worth 5 marks, you need to summarize and provide an example of the following categorical imperative: “Act only on that maxim (reason) by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” First summarize this rule. Then provide an example to illustrate that you understand this rule. Finally, conclude the section by comparing/contrasting this rule with your own ethical system outlined in the first paragraph. That is, does this rule challenge your ethical system? Does it align with your ethical system? Explain.
This paragraph should be at least 7-8 sentences. You can write more, but not less.
In the third and concluding paragraph, worth 5 marks, you need to summarize and provide an example of the following categorical imperative: “Act so that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in that of another, always as an end and never as a means only.” Follow the same format as the previous paragraph. That is, summarize the rule, provide an example, and contrast with this rule with your own ethical system.
Reading: Griaule’s Conversations with Ogotemmeli: Chapter 20 (pages 130 – 137); Olupona’s 201 Gods: Chapter 4 (pages 111 – 143)
Writing: Using Griaule’s explanation of sacrifice, consider the Olojo Festival of Oggun from Olupona’s text and explore how sacrifice affects the reality of those involved. Does sacrifice change the individual/world? How? In what ways is the relationship between the sacrificer, the sacrificed and the divine changed? Use specific examples from the description of the festival and explain their significance considering the readings we have done up to this point.
After reading Common Logical Fallacies, choose three of the common “fallacies” described in the reading, and write one short essay defining and explaining each of these three fallacies. You must include a specific example of each fallacy.
Formatting Guidelines:
Your submission must:
Include an Introduction and a Conclusion
Follow APA format: 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, one inch margins.
Include a Title page and page numbers in APA format
This essay should not be more than 2 pages.
Avoid the use of 1st and 2nd person.
This week, we will learn about logical fallacies. Your task this week is to read about common logical fallacies https://courses.lumenlearning.com/olemiss-writing100/chapter/common-logical-fallacies/ (Links to an external site.), choose three, and then define and explain your chosen three.
The goal of this essay is NOT for you to simply copy and paste the definition from an external website or from the definition provided to you. I want to see that you understand the fallacy. Therefore, please choose fallacies that you DO understand. You can demonstrate your understanding by giving examples of fallacies that you have seen in everyday life.
Your introduction should first define what a logical fallacy is. Then state what three logical fallacies your paper will discuss.
Your first body paragraph should discuss your first logical fallacy and define it. You should then give an example of your understanding of the fallacy. Have you seen this in your everyday life? If so, where? How was it used?
Your second body paragraph should discuss your second logical fallacy and define it. Give some examples of how you understand this logical fallacy. Have you ever seen ads or arguments using this logical fallacy? Demonstrate your own personal understanding of this fallacy.
Your third body paragraph should discuss your third logical fallacy and define it. Lastly, demonstrate your understanding of this fallacy and how you have seen it being used.
Please do not copy from any outside sources. I will have NO tolerance for plagiarism with this assignment, as I have seen it too many times. Please do your best to show your own understanding of this assignment. I would rather see a student grapple to understand than copy and paste. The goal here is to LEARN.
If you have questions, reach out to me. I am here to help you!
Formatting Guidelines:
Your submission must follow APA format: 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, one-inch margins, include a title page, and page numbers.
Topic :What is it to be human? For Russell and Plato, to be human is to wonder and explore the intellectual possibilities of life. Later in our readings we will see that Buddha agrees with Aristotle that to be human is to live a life of moderation. We will also see that for Confucius and the Bhagavad-Gita, to be human is to follow duty. All imply that to be human not only is to think beyond what is merely needed to survive, but also requires a sense of responsibility: intellectual honesty/open mindedness, moderation/rejection of extremism, and public and private duty towards others. With that being said, what do you believe are the qualities that distinguish us as human beings? Use the readings from the textbook as a beginning place to come up with your own version of what it means to be human. You are welcome to use the existing qualities listed above, add your own, or come up with a totally different set of criteria. Whatever the outcome, the grade for your essay will depend heavily on the logic of your justification for the qualities you present.
Do not use first-person language (e.g., “I”, “We”, “Our”, etc.) that renders your argument arbitrary and subjectively based. It is already understood by the reader that you stand by what you write. Stressing the first-person perspective weakens your position. You want the reader to accept your view not because YOU happen to present it but because it is reasonable to accept it.
Do not use words linked to first-person language that further render your argument arbitrary and subjectively based (e.g., “I believe”, “I feel”, “I think”, etc.). You want the reader to accept your view not because YOU happen to believe it but because it is reasonable to accept it.
Do not use acronyms without first spelling them out. For example, do not simply throw out the acronym “PAS” without defining it. Write “physician-assisted suicide (PAS)” and then you may simply use the acronym throughout the rest of the essay.
Do not use colloquialisms (e.g., “rehab”, “idiot”) unless part of a quote.
Do not use contractions (e.g., “don’t”, “can’t”, “I’m” – a double no-no since first-person AND a contraction, etc.) unless part of a quote.
Do not write about a topic that is not one of the approved topics from the course textbook.
Do not plagiarize the works of others. There might not be any need to cite. The purpose of the essay is to develop your own thought process. However, if you do refer to the works of others – including those from the course textbook – then you must provide both in-text sources and a “Works Cited” page.
Do not submit a paper that you have written and submitted in any other course.
Do not appeal to authority to justify your view. Saying something is right or good because it is the law, or because it comes from your religion, or because it is tradition, or because Mom said so, does not constitute a justification. That only tells us the source, not why it is right. The same goes for rejecting ideas because they are from another religion, or another country, or said by someone from another race. “Good” and “Right” ethics are determined by their justifiability – not their source. Giving a source as your justification (for example: “The Bible says…”), will result in a “0” for the essay.
In this week’s Workshop, visit your unique thread and post responses to the following:
• What is the current version of your research question?
• Reflect on the choice of interviewing as the data collection method for addressing your proposed study. Why might you choose interviewing over other qualitative data collection techniques (e.g., focus groups, observational data collection)?
• Consider the kinds of questions you would like to ask. Are they personal? Embarrassing? Might they put your participants at risk? Provide some examples of the kinds of questions you would like to ask.
• Identify one or more possible ethical considerations given the types of questions you would like to ask. For example, if you are asking someone to reflect on his or her experience as a drug addict, perhaps that person will reveal stories about hurting loved ones or breaking the law. How might you handle this?
• Present the most current version of your research question and state the phenomenon of interest.
• Describe the criteria for inclusion and exclusion.
• Describe in detail the choices for sample size, data saturation, and theoretical saturation. Justify your choices with citations of research studies that use the same strategy and/or of methodological articles that describe the rationale.
• Put yourself in the participant’s position, and consider the assurances you would want to hear to ensure that your privacy is respected and that your identity will not be revealed when the study is published. Include those assurances in your invitation.
WHAT IS ART TO YOU?
5-6 pages; of a regular font size (10 or 12), bibliography is required.
You can try to use at least one (or two?) philospher(s) and at least one of his texts on the topic.
Due electronically, as .doc, via Blackboard, by 5 pm on Sept 28, 2020
10% towards the final grade
Professor instructions above
*Do 5 pages MLA style. Talk about what is art to you. Then talk about what is art in general. Then mention one philosopher who’s point of view on art is related or some how incorporated to that of yours. Only one (source) bibliography is needed so only one citation is needed for this. *Art to me personally is a form of self expression. Art to me is music, visuals, and food. Instructions are pretty straight forward just keep the concept basic elaborate on that personal view of art then explain what art is in general, tie the philosophers view on the subject and then close out the paper.
*If you have anymore questions let me know.
Discuss why and how the concept of CQ is relevant to you and your future personal and career goals. Based on your CQ Assessment results and your personal reflection, discuss your strengths and growth areas in each of the four CQ dimensions (CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy, CQ Action). How has your understanding of Cultural Intelligence and the realities of interacting across cultures changed so far during this course? Discuss the ways you will seek to increase your CQ in the next 4 weeks as we finish this course? What about over the next year? How is Cultural Intelligence an essential part of the process of becoming a disciple and of making disciples who follow Christ locally (against the backdrop of American Christian culture) and globally (in places where they have never heard the name of Jesus)?
Your journal entry should be at least 400 words, but some of the prompts will require much more to answer the questions thoroughly. While journals are not formal academic papers, you still should take great care to make sure you always write in complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar.
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