Topic A: You try to live strictly by the moral rules contained in your religion’s moral code. The two most important rules are “Be merciful” (don’t give people what they deserve) and “Be just” (give people exactly what they deserve). Now suppose a man is arrested for stealing food from your house, and the police leave it up to you whether he should be prosecuted for his crime or set free. Should you be merciful and set him free, or be just and make sure he is appropriately punished? How do you resolve this conflict of rules? Can your moral code resolve it? To what moral principles or theories do you appeal?
Use your course texts to help you respond to the topic, and when you quote and summarize from the course texts, include information about the page reference.
You are discouraged from using additional sources. If you do choose to use an outside source, be sure to cite your source, just as you do when you use the course texts. If you use a quotation or an example from a website, cite the website’s URL and the date accessed.
Essay Length tips–To answer these topics completely, it takes a minimum of 350 words. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count.
Category: Philosophy
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“The Moral Dilemma of Mercy and Justice” As a devout follower of a religion with a strict moral code, I have always strived to live my life according to its principles. Two of the most important rules in my religion’s moral code
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Title: “The Permissibility of Abortion: A Critique of Judith Jarvis Thomson’s Argument”
MUST BE 450 WORDS !
Summarize one of the arguments offered by Judith Jarvis Thomson for the permissibility of (at least some) abortions. Then, offer a criticism of the argument (and, if you’d like, reply to the criticism) (could be 700 words MAX but I wont pay extra if you decide to.
be sure to (a) make clear the meaning of the terms you use in your explanation and
(b) use your own examples.
General Instructions
Word Range: 400-700 words. You will have to write concisely; training word economy is one of the goals of the exercise.
Use in-text citations to support assertions about the author’s position (use the pagination from the excerpts). *How many cites is not specified so only cite to prove any claims or points! MUST CITE!*
Cite any sources (but note that using external sources is not necessary).
Use one style guide consistently (e.g., Chicago, MLA, APA); I recommend Chicago.
Use your own examples.
Give a gloss on any technical terms (e.g., I will be discussing deliberation as it relates to practical reasoning—reasoning that is oriented towards action, rather than simply belief.)
i will provide the article this is based off as well as my notes so that you can utilize my info from there! NO OUTSIDE SOURSES IS NECESSARY. -
“Exploring the Impact of Technology on Education: A Critical Analysis”
Please check the attached essay prompt pdf for instructions.
I do not expect you to read all the attached material but I do expect you to reference and cite the materials.
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Title: “Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy” Socrates is known as the Father of Western Philosophy for several reasons. Firstly, he is considered the first philosopher to focus on ethical and moral questions, rather than just natural phenomena. He
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.
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“Exploring Utopian and Dystopian Thought Through Literature: An Analysis of Plato’s Republic, Thomas More’s Utopia, and Modern Works”
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)
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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.