Category: Philosophy homework help

In the spirit of our discussion about the social contract and our readings from Chapter 20 please review this video:
What Would You Do?Links to an external site.
What’s going on in the video in relation to ‘the social contract’? Are we – generally speaking – upholding the social contract?  Do we actually owe one another any specific behavior in line with this so-called contract?  What do you think? Why?
Please be sure to submit here.  Write at least 250 words (with focus on grammar and any citations as needed).

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING POST AND RESPOND IN 50 WORDS:
Can people be motivated to act for the common good and not simply pursue their own good? 
Yes, people can be motivated to act for the common good and not only for their own good. To explain this I am going to describe what a common Good is, A common good is something that Everyone aims and it helps society. People can work together for a common good like security or peace. People are willing to work for a common good if they see they will also benefit from it. Normally working together would create a safer and better community. Rosseau talks about the social contract which is an agreement to follow the general will he believes that in this contract people aim to protect their person and goods. Based on the reading he mainly believes people are more willing to follow their good and while this is true people are also willing to follow a common good when the benefit and when it would generally help society if we all were to work for the common good society would become a better place to live in.
What happens when some members put their good above the common good?
When someone puts their own good above the common good they cause inequality and conflicts. This is because they are thinking only of themselves. An example of this is when there is a natural disaster we all want to get prepared and go to the store to buy what we need if we think for the common good we will get what we need or if we can we would donate to people who are not able to purchase them. Someone thinks only in their own good would buy everything without thinking about the rest this would cause conflict because now there is not enough for everyone that´s why we should work for the common good and not the personal good.

Identify which of the three major environmental worldviews best aligns with your eating habits that you recorded in the Week 3 Food Habits Worksheet Assignment. 

For this journal assignment please select one reading from Chapter 15 of our textbook (the chapter is called Do your Intentions Matter).  Provide a short summary (in your own words) of the reading and state whether you agree with the author and why/why not. Please make sure your submission is at least 250 words.

Using Chapter 17 in our class textbook please state whether you believe that morality is objective, subjective, or relative and please make sure to fully defend/support your position (with citations and sources as needed).
Please submit at least 250 words here for this journal

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST IN 50 WORDS OR MORE:
People can be motivated to act for the common good and not just their own self-interest. Many individuals have a sense of empathy, compassion, and a desire to contribute positively to society. They understand that working together for the common good can lead to a better and more harmonious community. However, there are instances where some members may prioritize their own interests over the common good. This can result in conflicts, inequality, and a breakdown of cooperation. It’s important to foster a sense of shared responsibility and promote ethical values to encourage individuals to consider the well-being of others and the greater good when making decisions. When determining what the common good requires, it can be challenging, especially when interests conflict. The common good is about finding a balance that benefits the collective well-being of society as a whole. In the case of a minimum wage law, it aims to ensure fair compensation for workers and improve their standard of living. While it may not align with the immediate interests of employers, it contributes to a more equitable society and can lead to increased consumer spending and economic stability. The common good involves considering various perspectives, engaging in dialogue, and finding compromises that prioritize the overall welfare of the community. When people disagree about what the common good requires, they can resolve disagreements through open and respectful dialogue. By engaging in constructive conversations, individuals can express their perspectives, listen to others’ viewpoints, and seek common ground. This process may involve considering different values, examining evidence, and exploring potential consequences. Ultimately, the goal is to find shared values and principles that can guide decision-making for the betterment of society. It’s important to approach these discussions with an open mind, empathy, and a willingness to find common solutions.

Chapter 20 in our textbook introduces us to the social contract.  For this discussion board please review the entry from Jean Jacques Rousseau (page 1046) and select one of the questions below to address in your initial thread:
1. Can people be motivated to act for the common good and not simply pursue their 
own good? What happens when some members put their own good above the 
common good?
2. How are we supposed to figure out what the common good requires, especially when 
interests conflict? If a minimum wage law is in the interest of workers and not in the 
interest of employers, what is the common good?
3. Suppose people disagree about what the common good requires: how do they resolve 
the disagreements?
Questions from: page 1055 – Alex Byrne, Joshua Cohen, Gideon Rosen, and Seana Shiffrin, eds., The Norton Introduction to Philosophy, New York: Norton (2014).

 Socrates warned the city that most citizens are at risking of sleepwalking through life. What does this mean? In what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk? 

 
Your Special Project for Lesson Two is to complete a Rational Life Plan. This has 2 parts. 
Page 15 speaks to many of the ideas to be reviewed within your Rational Life Plan.  Organize the project as you see fit in terms of full paragraphs or bullet points containing complete sentences.  Be sure to cover all aspects of the outline below.  You may also add additional categories if it makes the Life Plan more useful for you.  This Plan should be well organized and include ways to meet both short term and long term goals. A very important part of a working plan are everyday details that support the short term goals. Use the outline below.
RATIONAL LIFE PLAN OUTLINE
1.  Values: List at least 3 key values, describing why they are meaningful to you.
2.  Characteristics:  List at least five of your key strong characteristics.  Think in terms of your interests, health, emotional well-being and skills.
3.  Barriers:  List at least five of your personal barriers.  Think in terms of your resources, emotional and physical health, relationships and skills.
4.  Stressors/Relaxers: Create a T chart by creating two columns.  In one column list the elements of your life you find causes you stress and in the other column list aspects of your life that are relaxers, that is those things that bring you the greatest happiness.  Each column should contain a minimum of 3 items.
5.  Overall Goals:  List one long term goal (at least 6 months in the future) and three short term goals (generally tasks you perform at least weekly to help move you toward achieving a long term goal) for each of the following areas of your life.  Health, Education, Relationships, Financial, Personal Happiness.  This means you will have a total of 5 long term goals and 15 short term goals.
For example, a long term goal may be to graduate with your  degree by spring 2019.  A short term goal under this may be to study at least 15 hours each week.  Be sure that all goals have are measurable and have a clear timeline for completion.  For example, rather than “get good grades” as a long term goal, you would want to say “achieve a 3.5 GPA for the spring 2018 term.”
6.  Philosophical Reflection on Plan: After your plan is put together, write a one page reflective work on the overall happiness built into your plan.  How can you maintain more happiness in your life?  What roles do education, healthy relationships, and financial stability play in your life happiness?  Why are your values and goals meaningful to you?  What barriers do you anticipate facing in your efforts to achieve your goals and a happy life?
Use the instructions above to create a special plan it must be in 2 parts.
Rational Life Plan Outline and Philosophical reflection on the plan. so under the philosophical reflection on plan write one page of reflective work on the overall happiness built into your plan.

Watch these vidoes and answer the questions below.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPd7getIcM and https://www.google.com/search?q=plato%27s+cave+animated+version&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS954US954&oq=plat&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAECMYJzIGCAAQIxgnMgYIARBFGDkyDQgCEC4YxwEY0QMYgAQyDQgDEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyFQgEEC4YFBjHARiHAhixAxjRAxiABDINCAUQABiDARixAxiABDINCAYQLhiDARixAxiABDINCAcQABiDARixAxiABDINCAgQABiDARixAxiKBTIKCAkQLhixAxiABNIBCDc3NzlqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:581e86dd,vid:d2afuTvUzBQ,st:0.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPd7getIcM.
   
Your WIT, What Do I Think, are short, reflective work. Each WIT is to exhibit your critical analysis skills, your organizational skills for writing,  and your creative thinking skills.  You will write a 2-3 page reflection for each WIT.  Please double space and use 12 point font size. It is also necessary to cite the text or any source you draw upon as you complete the WIT assignment.  It is best to complete your WIT after engagement with the text material for each chapter.
WIT 1: Introduce yourself to Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”.  From Book VII of his Republic, it speaks deeply to ignorance of the human being.  Click to watch a summary of.
   
If you need additional videos or written analysis, You Tube and many other sources provide many options for further review.
After giving this profound piece some time and thought, compose a WIT expressing your understanding of the Cave and its implications for your own critical thinking and wisdom in life.
Specifically, tell about a cave you have been in by answering these questions:
What was your metaphorical cave?
Who put you there  (you or someone else).
What specifically happened that forced you to leave the cave.
How did you feel as you were being “freed” from the cave, at that moment?
What truth did you discover after being forced out?
Have you tried to rescue others from their caves (Yes/No. Why or why not?)