Category: Ethics

iscussion 2: The Example of Confucius Instructions How we develop the ethical theories and approaches we follow and practice them, not surprisingly, is informed by the time and culture in which we live. Watch this video Who was Confucius?Links to an external site. Narrated by Brayn W. Van Norden, about Confucius, his life, and some of the major ethical concepts he developed: Confucius developed his philosophy and ethics in China in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. Immanuel Kant wrote his philosophy and moral theories in Prussia in the 18th century (1700s). We obviously live in 21st-century America (and some of us may have lived or have backgrounds in other cultures). Consider how humans develop their ethical and moral theories in this discussion. In doing this, we can understand some factors that influence our approaches to applying those ethical theories and, thus, how our approaches might differ, too. After watching the video, craft a discussion post of at least 250 words addressing the following: 1) Describe the range of sources and influences from which human beings derive their ethical theories and/or moral perspectives (you may need to do some brainstorming). 2) Consider how humans give weight to or prioritize these different sources and influences in specific situations. 3) Do we always give weight to the same ethical sources and influences? Why and why not? What might make humans apply ethics differently in different situations? Weight is a term we use in philosophy and ethics to refer to the emphasis or priority a particular concept or moral theory is given. For example, in the video, Confucius decides to give weight to his moral philosophy over his security of social position and status in Lu’s state leadership. You may use personal experiences in your posts in this discussion, but only to the degree you are comfortable. There are plenty of examples in our readings and videos to draw from as well. We can also use public figures and events (respectfully) and common situations as examples to help discuss these questions. Make sure you complete the Academic Integrity Screening for the main text of your discussion post. Simply format your main discussion post as a short one- or two-page paper (replies not needed and you may leave out any images if included) and upload it at the Academic Integrity Screening link for Discussion 2. (The same deadlines apply.) Then reply to at least two of your classmates’ posts with respectful comments, questions of curiosity, and work to make connections between the ideas and concepts discussed. Replies should be at least three complete sentences and present substantive and specific ideas and/or examples. If you’re feeling confident, you might make connections or comparisons to any of the major ethical traditions we’ve started to think about so far, such as deontology, virtue ethics, or utilitarianism. (That’s not required, but discussions can be a good place to work out ideas, too.) Additional Resources: Internet Philosophy of Encyclopedia profile on Confucius (551479 B.C.E.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on ConfuciusLinks to an external site. Full text of The AnalectsLinks to an external site. by Confucius, his work on moral education Submission DO NOT POST YOUR RESPONSE AS AN ATTACHMENT. Type your response directly as a post on the forum, or compose your response in a word processing program and copy/paste it into the discussion forum. Note: the discussion forum has an HTML toolbar that allows you to make sure use of italics, bold, spacing, and many other features are just how they need to be, including advanced features to embed images and video if needed. Reply to the main discussion thread with your post responding to the prompt. Then add at least two quality comments as replies to your classmates’ posts. Once all discussion posts are submitted, students will receive feedback in the comments section in Canvas. The feedback will be based on the grading rubric for this assignment. Grading This assignment is worth 5 points toward your final grade. Discussion Rubric_5pts-1.pdfDownload Discussion Rubric_5pts-1.pdf Looking for more help? Academic Support Student Services Technical Support Services for Students with Disabilities Library Learning Commons

• I attached the Rubric and the texts needed to complete this assignment
• Must use all three Kant texts
• Choose one of the Contemporary texts (follow rubric guide)
• Example–Make sure to cite Kant’s quotes from the text like this: (Kant 4:393) (Name and Paragraph)

Write a 2- to 3-page paper on the topic of moral heroism. Begin by reading the resource on what moral heroes are made of in the modules Reading and Resources section (Reading: The Fundamentals of Ethics, Chapters 17 and 18) . Then choose one of the remaining stories in the Reading and Resources section of real-life heroism to write a short scholarly paper. Use your chosen story to address each of the following points: Begin by characterizing a moral hero or exemplar. What virtues or traits do they possess? Describe your chosen story by answering these questions: What situation did the heroes face? What risks did they undertake? What were their motivations? What did they accomplish? Engage the concept of a moral hero by applying theories and principles learned throughout the course. This can take the form of applying an ethical principle, re-engaging the question of what we owe to others, or applying a theorysuch as egoism or utilitarianismto the idea of moral heroes. Reflect on what elements of the story were most impactful and offer some final reflections on the concept of moral heroes. Papers should include scholarly sources, proper in-text citations and references, and APA formatting. Remaining stories: &u=nhc_main&id=GALE%7CA539742182&v=2.1&it=r&sid=ebsco&asid=184344c7

Please rewrite your diagnostic, expanding it to a minimum of 1000 words and including 3 college-level sources with academic ethos. This does not include the primary source -so you should have a minimum of 3 secondary sources. Document all sources in MLA style, including parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page-failure to do this is plagiarism and will result in a failed paper. Improve upon your original concept, or even transform it completely, taking into consideration the annotations on your original paper, your rubric score, and the instruction and materials we have reviewed the past few weeks. You may consider at least a paragraph of counterargument to round out your paper. As in all assignments, AI is prohibited. attached below is the original diagnostic, my teacher made some annotations saying In general, you are demonstrating critical thought here in your objections, but in an essay we don’t just shout ideas at our audience-we conclusively support them in a detailed way and insulate them from any attack from a skeptical audience. If you want to do that, as I advised chose one specific argument to elaborate in detail rather than skimming through a bunch. lastly here is the case in which the diagnostic rewrite will be about, Case #2 “The Goodbye Fears Monster” Author Irina Raicu, from the Markula Center for Applied Ethics You might know (or remember) that some little kids find it difficult to fall asleep at night because of various fears that prey on them in the quieter, darker pre-sleep environment. The Goodbye Fears Monster, a new toy currently under development by the Metell toy company, is designed to respond to those fears. The furry, teddy-bear-like Goodbye Fears Monster (well refer to it as GFM for short) is soft, roly-poly, and comes in a variety of colors; what makes it unique, however, are its interactive features. The toy is designed to listen and respond to a child who speaks to it. When a fearful child is about to go to sleep, he or she is supposed to press GFMs belly button (which is, actually, a button); that action turns on the toys microphone (which is hidden by its fur). The child is then encouraged to tell the monster all of his or her fears. Once the child stops speaking, the monster replies, I will eat all of those fears! Nom nom nom. There. Theyre gone. Are you worried about anything else? The process is supposed to repeat until the child says he or she has no more worries to detail. At that point, GFM gently replies, Well, then, now we can close our eyes and go to sleep in peaceand turns off the microphone. The childs statements are recorded, and all of the recordings are made available to the childs parents (they are sent directly to the childs parents phones, via a companion app). Marketing materials that accompany GFM tell prospective customers that the interactive toy will allow young children to express fears that they might not otherwise disclose to anyone; reassured by their fears being eaten by the friendly toy, children might sleep better (which, of course, would allow parents to sleep better, too); the recordings will give parents new insights into their childs thinking. The Metell company also promises to share the recordings (at no cost) with child psychology researchers, in the hope that the data collected will promote the development of new therapies or other methods to alleviate common childhood fears. As part of the promotion of this new (rather expensive) toy, the toy makers propose to distribute free GFMs to children living in homeless shelters throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Question #2 Should this toy be approved for production, and why? Weigh potential ethical situations or downsides against the potential benefits to reach your conclusions. If this toy is not ethically viable, what are the that defend this action?

Interview an individual with professional expertise or lived experience related to genetic technologies.

Possible interviewees:

• A individual involved with genetics.
• A person with a genetic disorder
• An ethics committee member
• A parent who used or considered prenatal genetic screening
• A healthcare provider who orders genetic tests
• A nurse or healthcare professional who is involved with application of genetic and ethics (ie. Maternity office, Labor and delivery, NICU, PICU)

Key Points for Your Interview:

1. Write about the person you are interviewing. What is their role in genetics, ethics. How does does this relate to the ethical principles?
2. Their personal stake in genetic technologies (professional role, lived experience, etc.)
3. Two ethical dilemmas they have encountered or are concerned about
4. A time their perspective changed or was challenged
5. What they wish the public better understood about genetic technologies

Part B: Analysis and Reflection

Write a 3 page paper that: (Total 5 pages including cover sheet and reference sheet)

1. Documents your process : How did you find your interviewee? What challenges did you face in setting up the interview? Why did you choose this person?
2. Presents the interview findings : What did you learn? Present your interviewee’s perspective thoroughly using direct quotes and specific examples they shared. What was their most compelling insight?
3. Identifies and analyzes ethical tensions : Highlights a meaningful ethical tension representing genuine conflicts when applying ethical principles, morality, or ethical values.
4. Develops your own position : After hearing this perspective, where do you stand? Your position should show how your thinking was influenced, or challenged (not just confirmed) by the interview. Your answer should engage with your interviewee’s perspective, even if you disagree.
5. Schorlaly sources must be within 5 years
6. Please use this book as one of the refrerences Pozgar, G. (2024). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

Rubric

Peer Review

Peer Review

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Completeness of Review

5 pts

Full Marks

Addresses all major components of the project (interview content, findings, ethical tensions, personal position)

3 pts

Partial

Addresses most components with minor omissions

0 pts

Not Clear

Review is incomplete or missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Interview Findings & Presentation

10 pts

Full Marks

Provides specific substantive feedback on the accuracy and depth of genetic information presented; identifies strengths and areas for improvement

6 pts

Partial

Offers feedback on genetic content with some specific examples

0 pts

No Marks

Provides minimal or superficial feedback on content

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Ethical Tension Analysis

5 pts

Full Marks

Feedback is respectful, encouraging and balanced (highlights both strengths and areas for growth)

3 pts

partial

Generally professional with minor lapses in tone

0 pts

No Marks

Feedback is inappropriate or disrespectful

5 pts

Total Points: 20

Please rewrite your diagnostic, expanding it to a minimum of 1000 words and including 3 college-level sources with academic ethos. This does not include the primary source -so you should have a minimum of 3 secondary sources. Document all sources in MLA style, including parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page-failure to do this is plagiarism and will result in a failed paper. Improve upon your original concept, or even transform it completely, taking into consideration the annotations on your original paper, your rubric score, and the instruction and materials we have reviewed the past few weeks. You may consider at least a paragraph of counterargument to round out your paper. As in all assignments, AI is prohibited. attached below is the original diagnostic, my teacher made some annotations saying In general, you are demonstrating critical thought here in your objections, but in an essay we don’t just shout ideas at our audience-we conclusively support them in a detailed way and insulate them from any attack from a skeptical audience. If you want to do that, as I advised chose one specific argument to elaborate in detail rather than skimming through a bunch. lastly here is the case in which the diagnostic rewrite will be about, Case #2 “The Goodbye Fears Monster” Author Irina Raicu, from the Markula Center for Applied Ethics You might know (or remember) that some little kids find it difficult to fall asleep at night because of various fears that prey on them in the quieter, darker pre-sleep environment. The Goodbye Fears Monster, a new toy currently under development by the Metell toy company, is designed to respond to those fears. The furry, teddy-bear-like Goodbye Fears Monster (well refer to it as GFM for short) is soft, roly-poly, and comes in a variety of colors; what makes it unique, however, are its interactive features. The toy is designed to listen and respond to a child who speaks to it. When a fearful child is about to go to sleep, he or she is supposed to press GFMs belly button (which is, actually, a button); that action turns on the toys microphone (which is hidden by its fur). The child is then encouraged to tell the monster all of his or her fears. Once the child stops speaking, the monster replies, I will eat all of those fears! Nom nom nom. There. Theyre gone. Are you worried about anything else? The process is supposed to repeat until the child says he or she has no more worries to detail. At that point, GFM gently replies, Well, then, now we can close our eyes and go to sleep in peaceand turns off the microphone. The childs statements are recorded, and all of the recordings are made available to the childs parents (they are sent directly to the childs parents phones, via a companion app). Marketing materials that accompany GFM tell prospective customers that the interactive toy will allow young children to express fears that they might not otherwise disclose to anyone; reassured by their fears being eaten by the friendly toy, children might sleep better (which, of course, would allow parents to sleep better, too); the recordings will give parents new insights into their childs thinking. The Metell company also promises to share the recordings (at no cost) with child psychology researchers, in the hope that the data collected will promote the development of new therapies or other methods to alleviate common childhood fears. As part of the promotion of this new (rather expensive) toy, the toy makers propose to distribute free GFMs to children living in homeless shelters throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Question #2 Should this toy be approved for production, and why? Weigh potential ethical situations or downsides against the potential benefits to reach your conclusions. If this toy is not ethically viable, what are the that defend this action?

Im chose a topic on abortion for my ethics class (college level). It is an opinionated topic using an analytical framework which I have attached … I need to submit the rough draft of the essay I need it sent to me by 2/16 and paper will be due 2/22 I would like this paper hand written my teacher is a lawyer and states that he uses multiple ai detecting sources and would not tell us which ones in the rubric it states the paper should only be 20% of ai or 20% ai detected I submitted an outline I can send you that when needed. I also would need to send you the rubric! My teacher will not consider any pages beyond 6 pages not including the title page

Instructions attached and article link is below.

Instructions: This assignment requires you to use the planning document you completed earlier in the course as your starting point for writing an essay analyzing the ethical dimensions in the film you have selected. If you have not selected a film, please choose from the list below. If you cannot access these films, you may choose a different film, but you will require prior approval from your instructor.

Films for Ethical Analysis Essay:

• The Jacket (2005) (R) – A Gulf War veteran is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals, where he becomes the object of a doctor’s experiments, and his life is completely affected by them. The film centers on a wounded Gulf War veteran who returns to his native Vermont suffering from bouts of amnesia.
• In your essay, apply your selected theory and all of its core principles to the medical ethical dilemma in the film:Kantian Ethics Core Principles duty, universality, impartiality, reciprocity

Essay Format:

• Title Page – In APA format, include your papers title, name, and institution (i.e., Galen College) in that order.
• Introduction – Provide a brief synopsis of the film in your own words that includes the ethical dilemma present in the film, what happens in the film, and the films ending. Introduce the ethical theory you will use to analyze the film. (Recommended one paragraph)
• Ethical Analysis – Identify the ethical theory you selected in your planning document. Explain in detail how it applies to the film. Also, explain in detail how all of its core principles apply to the medical ethical dilemma in the film. Apply the theory and its core principles using the readings and course materials as textual evidence to explain the moral view.
• Your goal is to critique the ethical decisions made in the film based on the core principles of the ethical theory you selected. (Remember that these ethical systems may or may not justify the ethical decisions made by the characters in the film.) (Recommended 4-6 paragraphs)
• Reflection – Summarize what you have discussed in the essay and reflect on your learning. Lastly, discuss how your learning could be applied to your professional and personal life. (Recommended one paragraph)
• Reference page Include references in APA format. You must also cite all sources in the body of your paper wherever you use ideas from them and immediately after all direct quotations, as in-text citations in APA format.

APA Formatting: Your essay must be written using APA format (including APA-approved fonts e.g., Calibri or Times New Roman 12-point). It should be double-spaced, 4 pages long (excluding the title and reference pages).

Required Citations and References: You must provide in-text citation(s) and reference for the film you select and course materials (media or readings) you use to inform your planning document. (USLO 10.4)

I attached all instructions. This is just a document that we need to do to answer the professor questions. I attached all the papers thats relevant to the questions