Given the fast and steady increase in the homicide rate involving guns and the violence by criminals using guns in the United States, do you think we need stricter gun control laws even if those laws will violate the right of citizens as spelled out in the second amendment “the right to bear arms”?  Substantiate […]

According to social relativists, right and wrong are only matters of cultural practice, and cultural practice varies from society to society; therefore, there is no such thing as universal right or wrong. Social Relativists’ argument implies that we cannot criticize other peoples’ cultural practices, no matter what. Do you agree with social relativists that there […]

According to some Philosophers, only human beings are capable of thinking critically. Thus, they maintain reasoning or critical thinking is what distinguishes us from animals. Do you agree with these philosophers that ONLY human beings are capable of thinking critically? If so why, if no, why not?

Reflection on the Existential-Humanistic Paradigm   Learning objective(s):  Explore examples of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in your own life.   Submission details:  Please provide an in-depth, well-reasoned response to the prompt.   Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.   Restrictions: You must complete this assignment […]

Reflection on the Learning Paradigm   Learning objective(s):  Explore the roles of reinforcement and punishment in your own life.   Submission details: Please provide an in-depth, well-reasoned response to the prompt.   Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.   Restrictions: You must complete this assignment […]

Explore the Sociocultural Paradigm on your own.   Submission details: Please provide an in-depth, well-reasoned response to the prompt.   Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.   Restrictions: You must complete this assignment INDIVIDUALLY.  You are not to work in pairs or groups.   Length: […]

The Existential Humanistic Paradigm   Learning objective(s):  Explore Carl Roger’s beliefs about the American educational system.   Submission details:  Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate.   Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion […]

Colloquy-Paper Read chapter one of The Power of Critical Thinking  by Vaughn and then summarize, in your own words, the author’s main ideas. Indicate where you agree or disagree with the author and why? Your paper should not be less than a paragraph and it should not be more than a page.

According to some Philosophers, only human beings are capable of thinking critically. Thus, they maintain reasoning or critical thinking is what distinguishes us from animals. Do you agree with these philosophers that ONLY human beings are capable of thinking critically? If so why, if no, why not?       PHIL110 CRITICAL THINKING, ONLINE   […]

According to ethical egoists, right actions are those that promote one’s own best interests (Vaugh p. 430). Thus, ethical egoists agree with psychological egoists that the basis of all human action is ultimately self-interest.   Do you agree with ethical and psychological egoists that human beings are incapable of acting selflessly?  In other words, are […]