In a 3-4 page paper, describe an instance of Groupthink that occurred at your workplace (or an example from another organization or group) and then answer the following questions:
1. What were the circumstances of the Groupthink and how did it unfold? Who was involved? Be sure to explain your role, if any.
2. Which of Janis' symptoms of Groupthink do you think were present? Explain. (See Week 5: Lecture - What Explains Diffusion of Responsibility.)
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3. What were the ramifications of the Groupthink in this situation?
4. What actions might have been taken to prevent Groupthink from occurring, and how might that alternative outcome have looked?
Prompt: Write a 4-page essay in which you argue for a thesis in answer to the question, Why should I be moral? Use the readings and lectures from our course as your sources to make your case. Do not use any other outside sources for this assignment. It is probably better to choose one or two of the readings so that you can discuss them in depth, instead of trying to cover many things in a shallow way. Your task is to argue for a specific position/thesis, but you can choose any position that you think is correct in answer to the why be moral question.
I have an Assignment/Questionnaire to complete:
1) Reflect for a moment, recall from experience a high point story about ASA College and its programs and services. Describe the situation. What happened? How were you involved? How were others involved? What conditions or factors were present in making this a high point story?
Hint: I was a President of Peers for Careers club, Worked in Career service department where I helped College students to get in to Federal Study Program as part time and get paid with their studies.
2) In reflecting on your story and thinking expansively about ASA College and all that it does, academically and or non-academically, what would you say is its core strength or strengths?
Hint; I graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant.
3) What do you value most about ASA College? What would others associated with the college say they value?
4) What do you believe are the three most significant opportunities available to
According Utilitarianism's Greatest Happiness Principle, we are morally required to do whatever action will maximize happiness overall. In your post (250 words and two substantive responses to others, as usual) explain ONE of the objections to Utilitarianism. Do you think this objection is definitive, or can it be successfully answered? (Use the pdf on Objections to Utilitarianism and the readings as the basis of your post.)
According Utilitarianism's Greatest Happiness Principle, we are morally required to do whatever action will maximize happiness overall. In your post (250 words and two substantive responses to others, as usual) explain ONE of the objections to Utilitarianism. Do you think this objection is definitive, or can it be successfully answered? (Use the pdf on Objections to Utilitarianism and the readings as the basis of your post.)
Read in Chapter 6 pages 112-113. Based on that chapter, answer the following questions:
What is Hedonism?(see also page 16 and 17)
How the statement: pleasure and happiness are not the same is explained. Based on the reading on page 113, what is the difference between pleasure and happiness?
Find on the internet 3 different definitions of Happiness. Copy them and comment briefly on them.
Read page 114 115.
List higher and lower-quality pleasures according to J.S. Mill.
Answer question # 1 on page 116.
Explain Mills observation: It is better to be human dissatisfied that a pig satisfied.
On page 121 read a passage * Promises, justice and rights, then answer question 5 on page 123.
Answer question 7 on page 123.
Read Case 5 page 132:
a) Write a summary of Case 5 (what it is about and what is main point)
b) Answer question # 5 on page 133. (Before you answer this question, write the definition of Act Ut
Paper #1
In about 700-900 words (approximately 3-4 pages), do the following:
Explain the correspondence theory of truth. Explain the difference between the instrumental value of truth & the intrinsic value of truth. According to Paul Harwich, why does truth seem to have more than just instrumental value? Explain (in doing this you will have to explain why he thinks truth is worth pursuing). According to Stephen R. Grimm, why does truth seem to have more than just intrinsic value? Explain (in doing this you will have to explain why he thinks truth is worth pursuing).
Your paper must be written in a standard 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides. Its pages must be numbered by your word-processor.
Content Instructions
1. The first paragraph must effectively, and clearly, introduce the topic and purpose of the paper.
2. Do not begin your paper with a sentence like Since the dawn of time, h
Paper #1
In about 700-900 words (approximately 3-4 pages), do the following:
Explain the correspondence theory of truth. Explain the difference between the instrumental value of truth & the intrinsic value of truth. According to Paul Harwich, why does truth seem to have more than just instrumental value? Explain (in doing this you will have to explain why he thinks truth is worth pursuing). According to Stephen R. Grimm, why does truth seem to have more than just intrinsic value? Explain (in doing this you will have to explain why he thinks truth is worth pursuing).
Your paper must be written in a standard 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides. Its pages must be numbered by your word-processor.
Content Instructions
1. The first paragraph must effectively, and clearly, introduce the topic and purpose of the paper.
2. Do not begin your paper with a sentence like Since the dawn of time, h
Your answers to each of these questions should be at least one paragraph (6-7 sentences) long, and it should show some thoughtful consideration regarding the matters raised in the questions. Your total set of answers to these questions needs to be at least 200 words. Also, when you reply to these questions, be sure to insert the letter for each question next to your answer corresponding to that question.
You will also need to reply to at least two students. When you reply to another student, you do not need to reply to that student's answers to every single question for this week. You can just pick their reply to one question and reply to their answer to that question. Your replies to other students should be at least 100 words long each.
A. One interesting quote regarding Virtue Ethics from a scholar is this: "Aristotle's theory also has important things to say to us as a society, a society that virtue ethicists claim places far too great an
Purpose: This assignment will introduce you to the ethical debate surrounding pornography. You will develop your skills in reading and analyzing scholarship, writing an argumentative, philosophical essay, and you will form or strengthen your position on this topic. You will enter a long-standing conversation about whether pornography is harmful. If nothing else, this assignment will ensure you are equipped to argue about the ethics of pornography on twitter.
Assignment
You will read the following articles (found in the Readings folder this week):
Altman, "The Right to Get Turned On: Pornography, Autonomy, Equality"
Brison, "'The Price We Pay'? Pornography and Harm"
You will take a position on the ethics of pornography, exploring ONE main argument that supports your stance, and ONE main counterargument against it.
Formatting Requirements
Use my pre-formatted MLA essay template:
Double-spaced
12 pt font, Times New Roman
Filename: Yourlas
