Pick your own topic! Just try to stay within the topic of utopian and dystopian thought.
Also, some of the additional books we read included:
1) Gregory Claeys, Lyman Tower Sargent, eds., The Utopia Reader, Second Edition (New York:
NYU Press, 2017).
Susan Bruce, ed., Three Early Modern Utopias: Utopia, New Atlantis, and Isle of the Pines (New York: Oxford, 1999)
Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race (Chicago: Chicago UP, 2022).
4) Com Led in, The Dispe a least: On Ambiguous topia (1974; New York: HarperCollins,
5) Samuel R. Delany, Trouble on Triton: An Ambiguous Heterotopia, foreword by Kathy Acker
(1976; Middletown, CT: Wesleyan UP, 1996)
Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale (1985; New York: Anchor, 1998)
Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower (1993; New York: Grand Central, 2021)
If possible, try to include Plato’s republic and Thomas More’s Utopia in it.
Category: Philosophy
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“Exploring Utopian and Dystopian Thought Through Literature: An Analysis of Plato’s Republic, Thomas More’s Utopia, and Modern Works”
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“Three Perspectives on the Blood Libel: Examining Philosophic and Theological Responses to an Ongoing Controversy”
Compare and contrast three philosophic or theological responses to the Holocaust on a single topic. It can be on their application to a new moral, philosophic or theological topic related to the Holocaust or a parallel situation such as Rwanda, 9/11 or the Yazidi genocide. It can also be an application to an educational or medical situation, or an angle that they did not consider. It can be looked from any angle.
Make sure your paper has three opinions. Three opinions does not mean three sources but three different opinions- the way this class surveys many opinions. The paper is three people’s opinions on one topic. This is comparing and evaluating what other wrote not your attempt at solving big issues. The goal is not to harmonize or combine the opinions but to compare and contrast them as conflicting opinions.
write this paper on Three contasting views and opinions on the Blood libel.
Useful things to think about: How do your three thinkers use scripture and other texts? Are they useful in our age? Do people accept that position? Why is your topic important in your local? Are you sources mystical, political, or doctrinal? -
The Clash of Feminisms: Examining Nzegwu’s Critique of Western Feminism through the Lens of African Philosophy Introduction African philosophy is a diverse and complex field that has been shaped by centuries of cultural, political, and social
Write a 1500-word (excluding bibliography) essay on African philosophy.
Question: Explain Nzegwu issues with Western feminism? Is her argument compelling?
Please use the example of the transition of FGM (female genital mutilation) in African countries in the essay.
Readings:
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“Last Minute Madness: Completing an Assignment in 50 Minutes”
Requirement attached. I have to have it done by 11:55pm. Only 50 minutes. I know it is too little time but as long as it is done, I’m fine with it.
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Title: Professional Code of Ethics and Decision Making: A Case Study Analysis
Identify a case study from the Supporting Materials section of this assignment.
Identify a professional code of ethics from a profession or organization that is related to the case study you select in this assignment. This is the code of ethics you will use in your project.
An internet search with keywords including the profession or organization and code of ethics is a good place to start. For examples of professional codes of ethics, consider the following:
American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics
American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Ethics
American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses
American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Conduct
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Code of Ethics
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) Code of Conduct
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
National Education Association (NEA) Code of Ethics for Educators
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers
Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Code of Ethics
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics
Explain how this professional code of ethics informs decision making within the context of your case study.
What is the purpose of this professional code of ethics?
How does it support decisions?
Explain what makes the code of ethics you chose applicable to your selected case study.
Identify the origin of this professional code of ethics.
Consider the history of your chosen professional organization.
Explain which ethical principles are most important to this professional code of ethics, and why.
Refer to the list of ethical principles in the Module Two Guide.
Identify a possible ethical framework that includes these ethical principles.
Consult the list of five ethical frameworks described in the Module One Guide
Submit your project proposal as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. You must cite the case study, ethical framework, and the professional code of ethics and any sources regarding its origin/history. If other sources are used, follow APA citation guidelines when citing sources both throughout and at the end of your paper. -
Title: Ethical Debate: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Decision Making
NO PLAGARISM!
I provided a picture of the opinion of the Doctor that I agree with. I also provided the template.
Discuss the main points of the debate, what stance you take, support that stance, and discuss the opposing argument. Also, discuss an ethical theory that would apply to defend your view.
Why do you feel the way you do about the issue presented?
Of the four responses offered in the scenario, which do you think is the most ethical and why?
Which ethical theory would you use to support your stance? Why does this theory work?
4. Support your conclusions with evidence, including a minimum of one theory of ethics to defend your stance.
5. Your reflection must be 1-2 pages in length and follow APA formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate, making sure to cite at least two sources. -
Identifying Fallacies and Emotional Appeals in Online Sources “Uncovering Fallacies and Emotional Appeals in Online Sources”
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
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“Revising for Success: Improving an Essay Based on Professor’s Feedback”
The essay is completed. I just need it revised according to the professor’s comments. I have attached pictures of the comments the professor left and the doc of my essay. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
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“Unveiling the Colonial Psyche: A Comparative Analysis of Psychoanalysis and Colonialism in Dark Continents and Black Skin, White Masks”
I need to write a literature review on two books:
Dark Continents
Psychoanalysis and Colonialism by Raja Kana and Black skin white masks by Fanon
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Title: The Impact of Pedagogy on Student Learning and Application of Knowledge: A Critical Analysis of Philosophical Perspectives
Pedagogy – The student will analyze how Pedagogy influences a student’s ability to learn and apply knowledge in personal, academic, and/or professional ways by reviewing one or more assigned readings from the course and providing examples.
The student will be evaluated in the following areas:
1) Knowledge of philosopher(s)
2) Ability to compare ideas
3) Critical thinking skills
Please note the following questions when reviewing the rough draft:
Is the subject of analysis clearly introduced in paragraph one?
Is the essay’s thesis clearly worded?
Is the paper properly sourced (quotes to prove your point)?
Are the body paragraphs clearly unified?
Does the essay properly transition between paragraphs?
Are the philosophers noted in the paper properly explained?
Is the analysis (explanation) clear?
Does the paper contain a strong conclusion?
Is the paper at least 4 complete pages?