https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/21/u-s-counties-majority-nonwhite/ Answer the following: Have you seen signs of increasing diversity in your community (ex: school and neighborhood) How does this reading connect to cultural relativism and ethnocentrism? Using your sociological perspective, what do you think are the short-term and long-term effects of these demographic changes? What are your thoughts on this demographic shift? Think […]
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Discuss how a distorted sense of control has had an impact on your ability to achieve your life goals.
Critical Thinking Reflective Essay Page 2-7 is previous assignment completed (Part 1) Need assistance with Part 2 Must stay on same topic. Hardship being discussed is Returning to school for a degree at a later age. Background: Retired military (20 years), family, job, school. Work/home/life/balance etc. Instructions: • Explain how a Stage 2* approach in […]
Briefly state the difference between relativism and the dialectical method.
The Sophists, Socrates, and Plato Briefly state the difference between relativism and the dialectical method.Who do you think is correct, the sophists or the Socrates and Plato? Both? Neither? Explain your answer.
Discuss Using the Cultural Relativism perspective Is it possible for foreign personnel to look at people in the American Society in a “relatively fair” manner?
Guidelines: “Watching America” is an online foreign news source that has numerous political, social, and economic stories of how the world understands us from their (foreign) perspective, not from an “American” view. (1) Select and read an article of your choice (translated in English). (2) Assume the role of a concerned citizen from the nation […]
Discuss James Rachels’ critique of Cultural Relativism.Do you find his criticisms persuasive? Why or why not?
In class we discussed James Rachels’ critique of Cultural Relativism. Do you find his criticisms persuasive? Why or why not?ou are to write an argumentative essay. Your paper should be 4-5 pages. Your paper should be doubled-spaced with the following margins: 1” top & bottom; 1.25 inch left & right. You must use Times New […]
Explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care.
Based on the required topic study materials (videos listed below along with 2 articles and Chapter 1 of textbook attached for your convenience), write a reflection about worldview and respond to following: 1. In 250 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism […]
What’s, according to Rachels, is appealing about cultural relativism? Why might you accept the view? Why does Rachels think you should reject the view?
Prompts 8/17 & 18 James Rachels, “Egoism and Moral Skepticism” From Welcome letter (1) What’s the difference between the two kinds of egoism Rachels presents? (2) Are either of these theories plausible? Why? (3) How could we even answer Q2? What justification could we provide? 8/19 & 20 James Rachels, “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism” […]
