Discussion

Initial Post Instructions Rather than living in chaos, danger, and the hostility of our neighbors, we find ways to live together. It isn’t easy, but can we avoid doing so? If everybody has self-interest in their own welfare and safety, then everybody also has self-interest in the welfare and safety of others. Self-interest involves community … Read more

Philosophy Rs 5

“What Makes Right Acts Right?” by W. D. Ross Write a short, objective summary of 250-500 words which summarizes the main ideas being put forward by the author in this selection.     NO OUTSIDE SOURCES. NO PLAGARISM   The point at issue is that to which we now pass, viz. whether there is any … Read more

Read Description (Professional) Discussion 1

Week 3 – Discussion: Child Abuse Report/Ethical Decision-Making Prepare a response in which you address the following: What is the impact and implications for separating the family unit when a child abuse report and subsequent investigation is initiated? How may a child’s involvement in the foster care and social service system impact them from an … Read more

200 Words

The interesting thing about the social construction of reality is that it meanings change overtime. What is common knowledge to one generation or culture might be completely foreign to another generation or culture. For this week’s discussion identify an element of common knowledge that exists in a culture or generation other than your own. Explain … Read more

Sociology 111

STUDY PROPOSAL GUIDE Question: Identify your question about society here.Make sure it is a specific question about society or some aspect of society. After identifying your question, discuss why you think it is interesting, important, or otherwise appropriate for a sociologist to pursue. Theory: Identify a relevant sociological theory (see pp. 39-50 in your textbook) … Read more

Philosophy 3

answer the following question in 250-400 words If moral reasoning is largely about providing good reasons for moral claims, where do feelings enter the picture? Is it possible to present a logical argument that you feel strongly about? If so, provide an example of such an argument. No plagiarism – No sources

Sociology 112

Your work may take one of the following forms: PowerPoint/visual presentation. The presentation must be thorough and include enough information to discuss the topic and answer the assignment’s questions fully. Presentations should be approximately 10 slides.   If you choose this option, it should be two (2) to four (4) pages in length, using size-12, doubled-spaced Times New Roman … Read more

Reading Outline 4

Paul Roenicke Paper Outline 1 Rachels, “Some Basic Points about Arguments” Rachels thinks that we need to understand arguments to do philosophy well (pg. 20). Argument : A chain of reasoning designed to prove something (pg. 20). Consists of premises and conclusions What’s “follows from”? (pg. 21) It’s validity. Validitydef: If the premises are true, … Read more