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.

Analysis

This weeks journal entry has to be all original work with NO plagiarism. The book used is, Facione, P. A., & Gittens, C. A. (2016). Think critically (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson.

This should be in APA format with 1 FULL page of work/response. 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
What concepts discussed in Chapter 4 might make analysis of a statement difficult – and why?

Beliefs (can be a heading)
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.

Define the characters and the actions that are representative of the selected topic.

Competency

Utilize virtue and character-based ethical theories in case studies.

Instructions

For this assessment, you will get the chance to highlight your creative writing skills and your knowledge surrounding Aristotle. Be the Best You, is a career coaching and mentorship agency that works with employees to not only achieve their professional goals, but their personal goals as well. By using a virtue and character-based approach. As a coach for Be the Best You, you are part of the training committee that creates new training material for the clientele. The agency is seeking 3 new training sessions related to the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia. Part of these trainings include scenarios that the clientele read and then answer applicable questions. You will be creating three, fully developed scenarios for the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia.

Your submission, in its final state will include 3 scenarios including 1 for the golden mean, 1 Aristotelian friendship, and 1 for eudemonia. For each scenario, include 3 questions, 9 in total.

Each scenario must include:

A fully developed fictional scenario that clearly highlights which of the three (the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia) is being presented. Clearly define the characters and the actions that are representative of the selected topic.
Three, open-ended questions pertaining to the scenario that the clientele would answer in relation to the facts and the topic of the scenario.

What are the similarities and differences between the questions of abortion and animal ethics?What is the connection between personhood and rights?

What are our Moral Obligations Toward Animals?
In the previous unit (Unit 7) we have discussed the morality of abortion. Two of the main moral considerations were the status of the fetus and the right of the pregnant woman to make decisions that affect her own body. Regarding the status of the fetus, the question is whether a fetus is a person. For many this is an important question because if the fetus is a person, then it is immoral to kill it; if it isn’t, then abortion is morally permissible. Regarding the rights of the pregnant woman, it is argued that the morality of abortion stems from whether a woman can make any decision she wishes about her own body, including whether or not to terminate a pregnancy.
Having considered these points, what are the similarities and differences between the questions of abortion and animal ethics? What is the connection between personhood and rights? Do you think some animals are moral persons? If not, do you agree that some animals have at least the right to life. On what principle can that right be based?

On what ethical grounds does the video base its message?Which of the ethical systems or principles that you studied in Unit 4 does the video make use of to support its argument?

If Aliens Ate Human Meat: Zarnaps for the Ethical Treatment of Humans
For this assignment, you have to watch PETA’s video “If Aliens Ate Human Meat: Zarnaps for the Ethical Treatment of Humans”. (youtube) Once you have watched the video, write a response paper.After watching the video, write and address the following questions:

What is the point of the video? What is its message?
On what ethical grounds does the video base its message?Which of the ethical systems or principles that you studied in Unit 4 does the video make use of to support its argument?Do you agree or disagree with the message and its delivery style? Why/why not?

If you disagree, how would you convey the same message?You should write three separate paragraphs to address thoroughly each question. Upload your answer as a Word document. Use MLA or APA if you cite sources. As usual, write your responses in a way that can be understood by anyone who is not familiar with this topic.

How much does personal developmental history effect one’s moral behavior, and can individuals overcome bad upbringing?

Instructions
How Much Should We Do for Our Fellow Man?
We are ruminating over, at least, three topics here:How much does personal developmental history effect moral behavior?;How much should we do for our fellow man ?When we support weakness and the unfortunate, do we then make people weak(Give a man a fish, he eats for a day; teach a man to fish, he eats for life.)?

First, read attached “Shame”, by Dick Gregory. (DO NOT answer the questions for “Shame” – they precede your essay to help with your focus.)
Then, write a researched-supported paper  (at least two sources), MLA-styled,  1,000-2,500 word essay, using at least two quotes from sources for support on the one of these inquiries (beware reliance on personal anecdotes) —
INQUIRY: WRITE ON ONE OF THESE TOPICS,
Being clear on which you are doing in your abstract:
How much does personal developmental history effect one’s moral behavior, and can individuals overcome bad upbringing?
How much should we do for our fellow man? Consider local charity and government welfare.
When we support weakness and the unfortunate, do we then make people weak? How do people become strong and resilient?

 

Describe the activity or artifact you have found, and give a link to it if it’s on the web.

Find something out in the world beyond the course that you think counts as an example of philosophical content, or thinking, or a philosophical activity. It must be something that isn’t obviously connected to philosophy (e.g., a philosophy blog would obviously be connected to philosophy, or a newspaper column like The Stone from the New York Times, which is written by philosophers.
There are many different options for this assignment, from novels to films to video games to TV shows to everyday activities. It’s up to you what you want to pick to talk about.
Describe the activity or artifact you have found, and give a link to it if it’s on the web.This is worth 100 points, based on your thorough completion of the components of the assignment as instructed. You must include everything required for full credit. The response in Week 7 is worth 50 points, a Discussion Grade.

Explain why Jackson and Nagel think that mental states cannot be reduced to physical states.

Answer any 7 of the 11 questions. Answer an additional question for extra credit.Thoughtfully and thoroughly answer the questions. Make sure your answers are detailed and well-supported. If a question has more than 1 part, make sure you answer every part.Explain using your own words and own examples. Discuss answers with your group.

What are qualia? Explain using an example.
Explain what Jackson’s examples of Fred and Mary and Nagel’s example of the bat are meant to demonstrate.
Explain why Jackson and Nagel think that mental states cannot be reduced to physical states. (Use your own example to illustrate.)
What is folk psychology? Use an example to illustrate.
What is intertheorectic reduction? (Use an example to illustrate.)
What does Churchland hope to reduce with intertheorectic reduction? What does he want to replace it with? Explain why he thinks this is possible.
Explain either the example of the wine taster or the symphony conductor. Explain what these examples are meant to demonstrate.

Briefly explain the core moral ideal or principle of the theory and how that could be the basis of an objection to your argument.

Use of torture on terror subjects

Objection and Response

In this section of the paper, you will present the strongest objection you can to your argument, and briefly defend that objection by appealing to a different ethical theory

Briefly explain the core moral ideal or principle of the theory and how that could be the basis of an objection to your argument. For instance, if you explained and defended your own argument by applying the principles of virtue ethics, you could raise an objection from the perspective of utilitarianism by briefly explaining the core utilitarian principle and how applying that principle could lead someone to a different conclusion than the one you are defending.
Next, you should respond to the objection by explaining why it is not strong enough to undermine the main argument in defense of your position.
See the assignment guidance for suggestions on how to effectively respond to the objection.