Week 2 Discussion Prior to beginning work on this, read the two assigned passages uploaded for you from Martin Buber’s book I and Thou. Which philosophy of nature do these passages seem to assume? Which religious worldview do these passages express most closely? Defend your answer by citing specific passages from the texts. Note that […]
Tag Archives: Nature
Given that almost all societies sanction marriage and limit who can marry whom, does the history of marriage help us understand the nature of family life?
Questions 1. Stephanie Coontz divides the history of marriage into two broad periods. One in which marriage is arranged by the parents and is for economic, political and status reasons, and another where the partners decide to get married and happiness is an aim of matrimony. Cite Coontz’s definition of marriage, then attempt your own […]
Choose a trait or condition. Physical health issues are appropriate, as are mental health issues with at least a fairly well-understood physical component. Research to what extent this condition or trait is nature, to what extent it is nurture, and to what extent is it a product of nature affecting nurture or vice versa.
Most human traits and conditions are part-nature, part-nurture. Even for people with “nature” conditions like genetic anomalies, “nurture” still factors into their adaptations and quality of life. For this assignment: Choose a trait or condition. Physical health issues are appropriate, as are mental health issues with at least a fairly well-understood physical component. Research to […]
Discuss The role of nature is important, but its role is quite different than some may assume
1) No; the romantics are not biologists – they do not advocate for anyone to “study” nature; what source are you relying to on this idea? Rethink please. 2) The role of nature is important, but its role is quite different than some may assume – 3) RETHING YOUR INTRODUCTION – IT SEEMS THAT YOU […]
Explain In Kate Chopin’s “The Story Of An Hour,” How does nature, the mundane and freedom affect Louise Mallard’s psyche/mind when she looks out of the window after her husband’s death?
Description Address ONE of the following questions: 1: In Kate Chopin’s “The Story Of An Hour,” How does nature, the mundane and freedom affect Louise Mallard’s psyche/mind when she looks out of the window after her husband’s death? 2: The door to Mrs. Mallard’s bedroom, the open window, and the front door of her husband’s […]
What is the‘ restoration thesis’and how is it typically employed in the context of arguments concerning wilderness and nature?
(1)Therearemanyargumentsthatgiveussomereasonforpreservingwildernessareas,i.e.,reasonswhywildernessareaswouldbesufficientforsupplyingacertaingoodforus.(a)Whatargumentdoyouthinkmakesthebestcaseforshowingthatwildernessareasarenecessaryforsomeimportantgood?(b)Whatwouldacriticofthisviewsaytoyou?(c)Howwouldyourespond?[forthisquestion,seeMichaelNelson,J.BairdCallicott,ReedNoss,RobertElliot,EricKatz,AndrewLight,aswellastherelevantchaptersinDesJardins](2)Whatisthedefinitionof‘wilderness’intheWildernessActof1964,andwhatsortofdifficultiesarisefromthisdefinition?(a)Arethesedifficultiesinsurmountable?Shouldthedefinitionberevised,abandoned,orleftasitis?(b)Whatsortofargumentwouldyouexpecttohearfromsomeonewhodisagreeswithyouaboutthisissue?(c)Howwouldyourespond?[forthisquestion,seeespeciallyMichaelNelson,J.BairdCallicott,ReedNoss] (3)What is the‘ restoration thesis’and how is it typically employed in the context of arguments concerning wilderness and nature?(a)Doyouthinktheseargumentsaresuccessful?Explainwhyorwhynot.(b)Whatsortofargumentwouldyouexpecttohearfromsomeonewhodisagreeswithyouonyourtreatmentofthe‘restorationthesis’?(c)Howwouldyourespond?[forthisquestion,seeespeciallyRobertElliot,EricKatz,andAndrewLight](4)Criticallyevaluatethemainclaimsof‘deepecology’:(i)stateandexplainthemainclaimsofdeepecology,(ii)explainwhatyouthinkisthemosteffectiveand/orinterestingcriticismofdeepecology,and(iii)layoutwhatyou’dexpectdeepecologiststosayinresponsetothecriticismyou’reconsidering.[you’llwanttoconsiderWarwickFox,ArneNaess,andDesJardins](5)CriticallyevaluateTimothyTreadwell’sproject,aspresentedinWernerHerzog’sfilmGrizzlyMan.Youneedto(i)definewhatyoutakeTreadwell’sownself-understandingofhisworktobe,and(ii)considerwhetherhisself-understandingisaccurateanddefensible.[forthispaper,Idon’twantasummaryofthefilm;youMUSTconnectyouranalysisofthefilmdirectlywithourcoursematerial,arealandsubstantiveconnectionwithourcoursematerials–useMichaelNelson,J.BairdCallicott,ReedNoss,RobertElliot,EricKatz,AndrewLight,WarwickFox,orArneNaess,andtherelevantchaptersinDesJardins–andmakesureyouaremakinganargument]
Summarize why you have selected this experience as one of your most meaningful. In your remarks, you might consider the transformative nature of the experience: the impact you made while engaging in the experience and the personal growth you experienced.
Topic: Summarize why you have selected this experience as one of your most meaningful. In your remarks, you might consider the transformative nature of the experience: the impact you made while engaging in the experience and the personal growth you experienced. Paper details: Please use these life experiences to answer this question. I have given […]
Discuss the concept of Nature versus Nurture,The dangers of early malnutrition,Lessons of Neuroscience related to how Toxic Stress damages the brain.
basedin 3-4 paragraphs discuss the concept of 1) Nature versus Nurture. 2). The dangers of early malnutrition. 3). Lessons of Neuroscience related to how Toxic Stress damages the brain. Paper details: in 3-4 paragraphs discuss the concept of 1) Nature versus Nurture. 2). The dangers of early malnutrition. 3). Lessons of Neuroscience related to how […]
Explain How the role and nature of the organisation affected the leadership approach.
The assignment carries a possible 60% of the overall module weighting (available marks). Your assignment should be 2,500 words in length (10% allowance), appropriately referenced using the Harvard Reference Style. This assignment is split into two parts: Section 1: (approx. 1250 Words) This first is a reflective activity which requires you to critically examine a […]
Discuss theoretical/practical underpinnings of the nature and scope of the work
The purpose of this presentation is to clearly outline the context and scope of the applied project work undertaken by the students during their time with the client organisation and to demonstrate their ability to critically reflect on their overall experiences during the process. Your Task Prepare an audio-visual presentation in which you: Should […]
