Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Which of the following approaches does this scenario illustrate? The defensive approach

1. An automobile company decides to do its bit for the environment by introducing new models of electric cars. The company’s long-term goal is to eventually stop manufacturing gasoline cars and focus on manufacturing electric cars. The managers of the company reached this decision after critically evaluating the effects of car fluids and car emissions […]

Does race/sex/gender/class/sexual orientation play a      role in who you are?

TDoes race/sex/gender/class/sexual orientation play a      role in who you are?his 3-4 page Project Assignment picks up the discussion of the self in the week 2 discussion by asking you to further explore the question of who you are. If any of the philosophers we read this session might agree with your view, identify the philosopher […]

you could argue that the work exemplifies or presents Black/Black Feminist ideas

“Apply ideas from the course to a contemporary work of television. For example, you could argue that the work exemplifies or presents Black/Black Feminist ideas, or that Black/Black Feminist principles provide resources for understanding, interpreting, or criticizing the work. The written component for this kind of project would defend your analysis/interpretation.” So basically for this […]

Think about the role that ethics can play in these situations. 

Immanuel Kant, the famous German deontologist, tells us that lying is never under any circumstances permissible. Do you agree with this assessment?  If so, explain why.  If not, present at least one example of an instance in which lying would be ethically permissible. Be sure to provide at least two reasons to justify your answer. […]

discuss the relationship between successful leaders with high levels of Emotional Intelligence

EQ And Coaching You have been reading this week about the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership, and between coaching and leadership development. Your reading does not explicitly illustrate the relationship between all three: leadership, coaching, and emotional intelligence. Use this week’s readings as a starting point, bringing in additional sources if you wish, to […]

Play around with blackboard to learn how to embed outside media.

 Overview Final Presentation for Chapters 1-6  https://press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil-ethics/ ●  Students will create a digital presentation using a presentation tool of their choosing (Prezi, PowerPoint, Key, ect..) in response to the assignment prompt. Prezi is a digital tool that students can use to create digital presentations, it is a free option for students and makes very professional […]

How do these classifications tie together to reflect you?

Your journal entry needs to be set-up with each question below listed and then an answer provided. As a journal entry, write the following questions and then answer the corresponding question. In the classroom, you are classified as a student. Outside of school you can be classified in many other ways. What are five ways that […]

discuss at least one version of empiricism and the correspondence theory of truth.

discuss at least one version of empiricism and the correspondence theory of truth. The purpose of this discussion assignment is to reflect upon your understanding of epistemology, i.e., the philosophical approach to knowledge and truth. In 1-2 pages, plus two references address the following: Identify a belief you think is true. Identify and explain a philosophical account […]

What is the process of peer review designed to do?

What are the three fundamental reasoning strategies listed in the text? What is comparative reasoning? On what skill is it based? We learned four tests for evaluating arguments: truthfulness of the premises, logical strength, relevance, and non-circularity. How well do these tests work with respect to evaluating comparative reasoning? Consider each of the four tests. […]

How is the postmodern view of art a rejection of the natural standpoint

This Project Assignment picks up the discussion of truth in the Week 3 Discussion by asking you to compare and contrast the modern and postmodern approaches to truth and art. In a 3- page discuss the following: Explain the idea that art represents reality by discussing Plato and/or Aristotle’s view of art. Discuss a work […]