Category: Philosophy

Depending on the questions, the answers should be between 250 and 400 or 500 and 800 words. Answer all the study questions from each unit. All the questions are in the pdf below.
All the answers should be from the textbook “Business in ethical focus” 2nd edition edited by Allhof , Sager and Vaidya.

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In this paper, you will read all of these short stories and pick one to write a paper relating to course themes.
For your paper, choose one of the following
a. Leo Tolstoy, “Master and Man” or “Death of Ivan Ilych”
b. Jeffrey Eugenides, “Asleep in the Lord” (New Yorker excerpt version)
c. Flannery O’Connor, “A Good Man is Hard to Find” or “Good Country
People”
d. Chekov, “Gooseberries”
e. David Foster Wallace, “Good People”
f. Tolkien, “Leaf by Niggle”
Your task, essentially, is to answer two questions:
(Q1) what is the story’s vision of the relationship, if any, between: ethics (ordinary goods and/or the good), religion, divine transcendence, and a (the?) good life?
and (Q2) how does this story assist in critical reflection on what is good and why?
There should be three parts to this paper:
(a) a succinct summary of the story, both plot and themes (approx. 25%);
(b) a critical analysis of the story in relation to course themes and readings (approx. 65%); basically: answering Q1 and Q2 above with assistance and critique from course authors; and
(c) whether or not it was a good story and why (approx. 10%).
You must explicitly reference scenes and characters from the story; direct quotations are appreciated. In explicitly tying back to course themes and readings, references to, and Chicago citations of, course readings are expected. Shoot for four (4) pages, give or take one page; 12 pt font, 1” margins.
Due: Thursday, May 30th (hard copy in class)
**Please use the course themes found in the lecture notes and use the authors discussed in lecture notes for the critical analysis and “answering Q1 and Q2 above with assistance and critique from course authors”
**I attached the short story to use when writing this paper, the assignment prompt, and the lecture notes

Week 3
Course Project: Issue Review
Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 6, 7
Lesson
Conducting Research (Purdue OWL)Links to an external site.
How to Search the LibraryLinks to an external site.
Library Workshop ArchiveLinks to an external site. (various videos about research and APA format)
Minimum of 6 scholarly sources
Introduction
This week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this week is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you have chosen to address.
Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:
Week Task
Week 1 Topic Selection
Week 3 Issue Review (both sides)
Week 5 Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)
Week 7 Argumentative Paper
Instructions
This week, you will conduct an issue review for your selected topic for your project. Present a brief report of your research on both sides of the issue. This should include the following:
Citation of your sources
Links to the sources where available
Brief descriiption of the content of each of the sources (50 to 80 words for each source)
Your research review should address at least three (3) aspects of the issue that is the subject of your paper and must present at least one pro and one con article review on each aspect. Sources should be scholarly or of very high substantive quality.
Click on the following link to view an example. The first aspect is written out completely, with APA citation and brief descriiption of content. The next two aspects should be completely written out by you in your report, including correct APA citation and brief descriiption of content.
Example Issue Review
Issue: Legalization of Prostitution
Aspect 1: Safety
Pro: Stern, S. W., (2019). Sex workers of the world unite. The American Scholar, pp. 40-54.
The author presents the case, largely though the words of sex-workers themselves, for de-criminalization and for allowing sex workers to control the conditions of their work—that is, to operate brothels themselves, choose their physicians, provide and receive benefits, and work outside brothels if they so choose – which will make them safer and less apt to be exploited.
Con: Der Spiegel Staff. (2013, May). How legalizing prostitution has failed. Der Spiegel Online. https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/human-trafficking-persists-despite-legality-of-prostitution-in-germany-a-902533.html
Staff writers report that since de-criminalization of prostitution in Germany in 2003, exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. According to one German law enforcement officer, Germany is a “center for the sexual exploitation of young women from Eastern Europe, as well as a sphere of activity for organized crime groups from around the world” (Germany’s Human Trafficking Problem section)
Aspect 2: SESTA/FOSTA
Pro: (APA citation to article supporting SESTA legislation; brief descriiption of content)
Con: (APA citation to article against SESTA legislation; brief descriiption of content)
Aspect 3: Economics
Pro: (APA citation to article showing better income/standard of living after de-criminalization; brief descriiption of content)
Con: (APA citation to article showing real economic benefit is to pimps, traffickers brief; descriiption of content)
Because the topics vary widely, the nature of your research will also vary. If you are writing about gene therapy, for example, you will have to support your points with scholarly medical opinion. You may need to review researching techniques. Visit the research links provided in the Required Resources section in this activity for more information.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
Grading
This activity will be graded using the W3 Course Project Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 6: Apply principles of critical reasoning to political, educational, economic, and/or social issues.
CO 7: Create a fallacy-free argument that incorporates principles of ethical decision-making.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
W3 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts
W3 Course Project Grading Rubric – 75 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 pts
Meets length requirement
0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness & Authority
10 pts
All sources reflect current state of the issue OR, if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible, and reliable and are scholarly.
8.5 pts
Most sources reflect current state of the issue OR if historical, significance is explained; all sources are authoritative, credible and reliable; are either scholarly or are highly substantive.
7.5 pts
Most sources reflect current state of the issue, but few are scholarly or highly substantive.
6 pts
Sources reflect the current state of the issue but are primarily from popular sources.
0 pts
Sources do not reflect the current state of the issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 1 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 1 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 2 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 2 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 3 Pro
10 pts
Significant and substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
8.5 pts
Substantial support to targeted aspect of issue
7.5 pts
Some support to targeted aspect of issue
6 pts
On topic, but minimal support to targeted aspect of issue
0 pts
No support to targeted aspect of issue
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAspect 3 Con
10 pts
Opposition view is strongly stated and specifically related to targeted aspect of issue.
8.5 pts
Opposition view clearly stated and related to targeted aspect of issue.
7.5 pts
Opposition view mixed but some opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
6 pts
On topic, but minimal opposition targeted aspect of issue.
0 pts
No opposition to targeted aspect of issue.
10 p

Write at least 7 sentences on “Why is Socrates known as the Father of Western Philosophy?” End your writing with a QUESTION for others to comment on. Then write a COMMENT of at least 5 sentences on another person’s post on the discussion platform.

Discussion: Find a fallacy of weak induction or emotional appeal Weak induction fallacies and fallacious appeals to emotion are quite common.  See if you can find one online.  Look at web sites like the NRA; Fox News; NRLC; PETA; and other such political or agenda-driven  organizations.  Comment on another students’ post. Weak induction:  Small sample; unrepresentative sample; questionable cause; slippery slope; faulty analogy; biased experts; irrelevant expertise. Emotional appeals:  Fear; Pity; Anger

Passage for Commentary : The complete or perfect notion of an individual substance contains all of its predicates, past, present, and future. For certainly it is now true that a future predicate will be, and so it is contained in the notion of a thing. And thus everything that will happen to Peter or Judas, both necessary and
free, is contained in the perfect individual notion of Peter or Judas, considered in the realm of possibility by withdrawing the mind from the divine decree for creating him, and is seen there by God.
commentary on that, references please sourced in harvard style,

Directions
Please watch the video about Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence.
Daniel Goleman, who pioneered the field of emotional intelligence, applies EQ to workplace competency. When reviewing the video, think back to the parts of the assigned readings and lecture devoted to emotional intelligence.
As a result of watching the video and what you read in your assigned reading, in a 250-word essay, summarize in your own words what emotional intelligence is and how you believe this to be an asset in interactions with others, especially in the workplace.

Complete Parts A, B & C, below (typed, in complete sentence.)
How To Practise Zen in Daily Life
Video: Zazen is Good for Nothing
Video: Japanese Zen Monastery 1/3
Video: Japanese Zen Monastery 2/3
Video: Japanese Zen Monastery 3/3
Based on the videos and readings in this section, answer the following questions. Use the sources given and answer the following questions. Each question response should be AT LEAST 6 detailed sentences. ONLY USE SOURCES PROVIDED IN THE LINKS ABOVE.
Part A:
1. After watching the video in this section, How To Practise Zen in Daily Life, reflect… and then comment on what is the most important practice in true Zen. (7-8 sentences)
Part B:
1. According to the video How To Practise Zen in Daily Life, what is result of “running commentary in your head?”
2. According to the above video, How To Practise Zen in Daily Life, what is the fundamental question to ask yourself?
3. Based on the three-part documentary “Life in a Zen Monastery,” what purpose do you think the begging serves?
4. Based on the three-part documentary “Life in a Zen Monastery,” why do you think a monk shaves his/her head?
5. Based on the three-part documentary “Life in a Zen Monastery,” what do you think is the purpose of meditation?
*Note: If you click on “SETTINGS,” in Youtube (under the video), you may switch on English subtitles in the three-part documentary “Life in a Zen Monastery.” I’m aware that Part 3 doesn’t have proper subtitles, but this will NOT prevent you from answering the questions!
Part C:
Meditation CDs:
1. https://music.apple.com/us/album/guided-meditation…
2. https://music.apple.com/us/album/guided-meditation…
3. https://music.apple.com/us/album/get-zen-ep/159570…
* All CD downloads are also on other platforms. I previously wrote about “Breathe into Mindfulness & Inner Peace,” “Meditation for Anxiety (feat. Carrie Grossman)” and “Deep Relaxation (feat. AJ Oliveira)”, so don’t choose these tracks.
2. Meditate: Choose a track on your guided meditation CDs, and meditate. Say which track you chose in the response, and share your experience, in at least 6-7 sentences.

Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 4, 5
Lesson
Instructions
Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible.
For this journal assignment, answer each of the following prompts:
Important Idea
Considering only the Introduction to Chapter 5, in terms of developing critical thinking and reasoning, what do you consider is the most valuable and important idea in that section? You can either summarize or directly quote the text; then, briefly explain why you find this idea important and valuable.
Critical Thinking
In Chapter 5, the section “Making Arguments” states: “In some ways applying our core critical thinking skills to analysis can be more difficult than offering an evaluative opinion. Analysis, like interpretation, is understanding at a deep level (p. 89)”
What concepts discussed in Chapter 4 might make analysis of a statement difficult – and why?
Beliefs
Why do you believe what you believe?
What is your “evidence”?
Test one of your beliefs by asking yourself, “Why?” As you answer each “why,” go down another layer – four layers will probably give you a good idea of why you believe what you believe.
Your product should show a well-reasoned and logical basis for your belief. Stay away from the big stuff, like believing in God, or who to vote for in the next election, and don’t look for sources – this is about what you believe and why you believe it. After all, this is only an 8-week course, and we can’t settle everything!
Click on the following link for an example of layers of why:
Example of Layers of Why
Suppose your claim is “All people should work to support their children.” Here is an example of possible “layers of why” for this claim:
Layer 1: People should work to support their children because it is the right thing to do.
Layer 2: It is the right thing to do because it is true that children need to be cared for by adults.
Layer 3: I believe my last statement is true because it is an accurate descriiption of what occurs – that is, very small children sicken and die if adults do not care for their needs; older children may exhibit many physical and emotional deficiencies if they are not properly cared for.
Layer 4: Reasonable attention to the needs of children is just since children are largely dependent on their parents (who, after all, brought them into the world) for all of their needs during the early years of their lives. Furthermore, such attention leads to a healthy, productive and ordered society in which each individual has an opportunity to achieve his or her highest potential.
Note
Don’t be tempted to skip steps. If you start with layer 5, you have just opened up a whole new line of “whys.” For example, why should everyone be afforded an opportunity to reach his or her highest potential? After all, for most of the history of the world, that has not been the case.
If you include references to outside sources (beyond the textbook), make sure you cite them properly.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1 ½ -2 pages (not including prompts, title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (as needed)