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Reflect on what you have learned in this course about how to construct high-quality arguments for positions. Give an example of how the ability to think logically and to construct good arguments could help you in your career and your daily life. In what ways will the skill of being able to evaluate the quality of reasoning on all sides better enable you to discover what is true and to make better choices? (Feel free to reference the specific area of life that you raised in your post your introduction in Week 1.) Finally, consider the argument you have been developing for your writing assignments. How have fairly considering multiple points of view helped you clarify your own perspective? What advice would you give to people to help them understand issues more clearly and objectively while being fair to all sides? Feel free to comment on any other values you have gained from this course so far. Your journal entry must be at least 250 words. You do not need to follow APA Style for this journal entry, but you should proofread your work to eliminate errors of grammar and spelling.

In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave we are introduced to a form of humanity shackled in chains, in a form of perceptual bondage. In The Matrix by the Wachowski sisters we are introduced to a dark future where humanity is imprisoned physically and perceptually by a form of manipulative Artificial Intelligence. And in our daily lives we also experience a limiting of our social perspective regarding Covid-19. If Neo could rescue humanity from Plato’s cave, what would that rescue look like today in a world where people are constantly battling the influence of misinformation while trying to stay safe? Are there any modern figures in reality that have acted as a Neo/Morpheus or a Plato, in the current age of coronavirus, liberating humanity from their incorrect thinking? If we listen to these modern truth-tellers, how will our lives be made better?  MLA format 3 outside sources (1 source from Plato’s Allegory of the Cave) and the other 2 from outside. 3 pages

Write an essay explaining the importance of having a good friend.

Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)InstructionsFor this assignment, select one of the following options.Option 1: Chronicle Adolf Hitler’s rise from failed art student to political speaker to eventually gain control over Germany.Option 2: Describe Benito Mussolini’s revival of European Imperialism in North Africa and how he came to be Adolf Hitler’s ally.Option 3: Chronicle the rise of extreme militarism in Japan and how it led them to conquer huge chunks of land in Asia and so many islands in the western Pacific basin, and how this led to their conflict with Great Britain and the United StatesOption 4: Describe Joseph Stalin’s rise to total power in the USSR and how his paranoia and desire for total control led to the terrible purges of the 1930s.Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences pageDuiker, W. J. (2015). Contemporary world history (6th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

About me: I have been a pescatarian for 12 years. I don’t eat red meat or chicken only shrimp and fish. I drink almond milk. I attempt to limit my dairy. We have a very significant relationship with food. We believe it keeps us alive. We believe it gives us energy. We believe it makes us feel good. §  We believe it makes us fat. §  We believe it helps us lose weight. §  We are in love with it. We hate it. §  We keep eating it. How does food shape your lifestyle OR how does your lifestyle dictate the food you eat? Are you an on-the-go drive-through person or do you prepare every meal at home no matter how busy you are? No need to spew pompous half truths here. Dish! We want to know who you are and how you eat. Following guidelines in the MLA and Composition Examples folder, please post your two-paragraph response (including two citations from the reading and screening) before reading other comments. These articles from the text, Food Matters, present a well rounded perspective about our struggle to make sense of our eating habits.  Answering this post should help you begin to focus on the main point of the first essay. Write truthfully; you will not be able to carry enhancements through your narrative.

a.Requirements i.The audience analysis assignment should be 1-2 typed, double-spaced pages, in Times New Roman or Ariel 12-point font. ii. For this assignment, you should begin by describing in detail what you know about the audience for your report, including the primary and secondary readers. Describe their relationships to you, positions in the company or organization (tasks and roles), backgrounds, education, obvious (expressed) or perceived needs, possible biases or attitudes toward your topic, motivations, etc.iii. Once you have described your audience, then analyze your results. Explain how the information about your audience will affect the way you plan, write, design, and present your report. In other words, how does the audience analysis shape your report? For example, will you need to include a glossary? Establish credibility with your audience by citing various experts in the field? Use a particular tone, pace, or style?

Watch video Symphony of Science: “We Are All Connected” (Sub Ita)  (Links to an external site.)  by Franko Russo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq_zY6hEvA0 Watch video The Ionian Origins of Greek Philosophy Daniel Riano:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVKlJueJbTw After reviewing the “We are All Connected” video and reading the selections from the Pre-Socratic Philosophers, what connections (if any) can you make between the two? Of all the Pre-Socratic Philosophers, which one makes the most connections to your ideas or sense to you? Why?  You are required to provide a comprehensive initial post with 2–3 well-developed paragraphs that include a topic sentence and at least 3–5 supporting sentences with additional details, explanations, and examples.

Answer the following questions. 4-5 Sentences for each answer. 1. Oedipus’s pride might be considered a tragic flaw, but does pride truly bring about his downfall? Looked at another way, could the pestilence afflicting Thebes be rooted out without Oedipus’s single-minded determination to solve the latest riddle, regardless of the consequences? 2. Oedipus blames Apollo for bringing his sorrow to completion but claims that the act of putting his eyes out was his own. Certainly there is a sense that Oedipus does not deserve his fate, but what, then, is he responsible for, and what does the audience learn from the experience of the play?

This assignment is the first step in a three part project. You only need to focus on part one at this point. Each step will build on earlier steps. However, it is not a matter of providing a rough draft of all or even part of the entire project here in week three. That is, further steps might require completely new and original text. At the same time, completing each step will aid you in completing a future step or future steps. And, you should use the same topic in all steps. First, select a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here. Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at least two moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct. Now, we want to evaluate these positions using the moral theories we studied this week: What would an Ethical Egoist say about this topic? What side would the Ethical Egoist take? What would the Ethical Egoist say to justify their moral position? Is there a conflict between loyalty to self and to community relevant to your topic? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action. What would a Social Contract Ethicist say about this topic? What side would the Social Contract Ethicist take? What would the Social Contract Ethicist say to justify their moral position? Does your topic involve a collision between personal obligations and national ones? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action. Finally, reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, or any other pertinent professional code. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties. Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 3-4pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook)

Write a comprehensive essay addressing the below questions and articles. Notably, you are not limited only to the provide resources, you can incorporate as many additional resources as needed to support and substantiate your overall argument or thesis.   Remember that is an Opinion Essay that presents the author’s point of view(s) on a particular subject(s) supported by reasoning, examples, and research   Accordingly, there are NO wrong or right answers to the questions and you will NOT be graded by the such rather by your ability to formulate a rational argument and support/defend it…Conceptual Frameworks: Be assured to invoke an academic tone and utilize scholarly resources, APA format, and synthesize connections to- Growth Mindset (Week I & II)- Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks (Week III & IV)- Diversity & Inclusion (Week V & VI) ————————————————————————————————————————————————I. Which do you believe plays a more important role in the evident societal inequalities and discrimination: Race or Class? Why?? Consider one’s overall educational aspirations and vocational trajectory in relations one’s own internal (e.g. shyness) and external barriers.? Consider if “our society is structured so that certain groups are setup to fail and these same groups are inherently placed at a disadvantage.” i. What are your thoughts?        ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.1.Why do inequalities and discrimination persist in our ever-expanding global economy, esp. when people and nations are supposed to: (i)  value multiculturalism and diversity,  (ii)  assure fair treatment and equal opportunity to all, and (iii) discrimination + racism are supposed to be things of the past and no longer play a role in the fabric of our society and one’s ability to progress? i. What are your thoughts?        ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.2. Read the Case of Felix Hernandez Vs. Randall Clay In your opinion, who is the more successful of the two individuals (Mr. Hernandez or Mr. Clay)? Why?  a. Do you think that race or class played a more important role in this article (or maybe they are linked and inseparable)? Why? b. What does it mean to be successful (to you)? Consider both societal values and your own personal values/beliefs and how they differ. c. Consider the idea “certain groups and individuals are behind because of their own lack of effort and they do not work as hard or try.”Summarize the article.              ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position3. Read “The Strange Engima of Race in Contemporary America” by Eduardo Bonilla Silva.i. Summarize the article.          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.4. Read “White Privilege” by Peggy McIntoshThis article was written over four decades ago, how is it concurrently relevant and how has it changed?i. Summarize the article.                        ii. What are Examples?          iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.4a. In the article by Peggy McIntosh, White Privilege, at the beginning she mentions gender inequality but does not expand on this topic.How would you expand on this issue [of genderism] as relevant and its key issue(s)?  Do gender privileges?Many people who are double minorities (i.e. Black women) or triple (Gay Latinx women) find themselves torn between multiple worlds i. What are your thoughts                          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.5. Read “Uses of Global Poverty” by Diane Eglitis i. Summarize the article.                          ii. What are Examples?          iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.6. In Rage of a Privileged Class, Ellis Cose (1994) argued that      Unlike most individuals, Middle Class & Educated Minorities (MCEM) believe their race plays a more important in continuing inequalities Notably, MCEM rage is fueled by “America’s Broken Covenant”—the pact ensuring that if you work hard, get a good job and good education,and play by the rules, you will be allowed to advance and achieve to the limits of your ability (despite your race, gender, sexual orient., etc)In essence, they argue that despite the fact that they “have done everything right” (i.e. educated, good jobs) that they are still at a significant  disadvantage, viewed as lesser, discriminated against and/or treated unequally (i.e. make less with same education/experience, etc). Thus, they conclude their race not class is the main reason for their unequal/unfair treatment.  Esp. since MCEM have achieved relatively the same social status, class, educational level, and other accomplishments as their non-minority counterparts? Consider the notion that “if certain minority groups would just stop complaining and work hard instead of expecting underserved handouts and society to accommodate/(re)adjust to suit them then they could be successful”…Hard work, continuous effort and determination are keyi. What are your thoughts                          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.****This is  a final grade paper *******scholarly and academic resources***