Moral Courage and Questioning Authority

Socrates believed questioning authority was a moral duty. When, if ever, is it risky to do so? When, if ever, is it necessary to do so?

Example 1

My historical studies during the previous year brought me to think about Socrates who chose to challenge those in power. The act appears courageous yet it creates a sense of danger. The practice of questioning authority becomes dangerous when the person in charge possesses control over your employment status and academic performance and personal protection. Socrates faced execution because he refused to stop his relentless pursuit of challenging inquiries. The situation demonstrates that dangerous outcomes exist. I maintain that people need authority because it becomes their only solution against oppression which causes harm to others. The practice of remaining silent about government deception and employer mistreatment of employees leads to our participation in the ongoing problem. I challenged my team captain when he falsely accused our silent teammate of making a mistake. My voice shook, but it mattered. People who possess moral courage choose to pursue truth instead of personal comfort even when their choice brings them significant challenges.

Example 2

People find it easier to remain silent at times. I understand that experience because I have lived through it myself. People who challenge authority face danger because they must choose between two types of punishment. The school system punishes students who dispute teachers because their academic performance suffers. People at their workplaces experience anxiety about losing their employment. Socrates demonstrated that authorities do not support people who ask them questions. Unjust rules create a situation where people need to use martial arts techniques with their opponents. The absence of speech will result in continued wrongful behavior. I felt afraid to report my manager because he had violated safety protocols at my part time employment. I discovered that keeping quiet would cause harm to another person. I made a formal complaint about the situation to authorities. The situation became better after a period of intense conflict. People who act with courage put themselves in dangerous circumstances while they should remain silent at times.

Example 3

The way Socrates challenged authority makes me feel about his experience as an uncomfortable situation. The people who control your academic performance and professional opportunities and personal freedoms will make it dangerous for you to question authority. When students show discontent for an unfair school regulation, their schools will mark them as problematic students. The fear exists as a genuine threat to our safety. People need to question authority because their silence will create dangerous outcomes. Socrates believed that people who obeyed without questioning should face worse consequences than their forced punishment. I agree with the statement. The decision to remain silent becomes wrong when a rule creates harm to others and ignores actual truth. I spent an entire day in regret because I chose to remain silent after my teacher accused the wrong student. People need to show bravery when they challenge authority because this action will endanger their personal security and their peaceful existence. Injustice becomes established as the normal state of society without individuals who will tackle difficult inquiries. Sometimes doing the right thing is scarier than doing nothing.

Discussion 3: Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Stress

What Changes Can You Make?

All discussions must be submitted by the closing dates. I do not accept late discussions.

After reading Chapter 3 and reviewing the videos on Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes, and the PowerPoints on Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Stress in Module 3:

1. What are 2 changes you can make to maintain or reduce your cholesterol? (2 Points)
2. What are 2 changes you can make to maintain or reduce your blood pressure? (2 Points)
3. What are 2 changes you can make to reduce your risk of developing Diabetes Type II? (2 Points)
4. What are 2 things that cause you stress, and how can you reduce that stress? (4 Points)

Week 3 Recorded Yoga Classes

Classes 5 & 6

Part of the requirements of this class is exercise. As the Catalog Description states, “A combination of physical activity and lecture providing regular exercise to develop physical fitness.”

You are required to exercise twice per week.

Each week, I provide 2 recorded yoga classes so you can exercise at home at your convenience.

Each class is approximately 35-50 minutes long.

When you have completed both classes, you will submit your answers to the following questions.

1. What did you enjoy about each class? Please designate each class. For example, in Class #1, I enjoyed the feeling of relaxation after completing the class. I enjoyed the shoulder stretches because I have limited movement in my shoulders. I had a difficult time with the one-legged balance. Discuss specific poses and exercises that you experienced in each of the videos. Please discuss something about each class, talking specifically about the classes, so I know you are practicing along with each video.
2. What was difficult about the class, or did anything hurt? Be specific. For example, in Class #1, I can’t sit cross-legged on the floor. Is there another way I can complete the exercise without my legs hurting? That way I can help.

Submit your assignment at the end of each module/week.

You may type your answers into the text box, or attach them in doc, Docx, or pdf.