Category: Ethnic Studies

This week’s videos describe a few of ways that one might attempt to argue for th This week’s videos describe a few of ways that one might attempt to argue for the claims that, (a) US citizens are morally obligated to help another nation’s adults and/or children by allowing them entry into the US. (b) […]

Is nonvoluntary euthanasia ethical? Is the person with no consciousness, thought

October 22, 2023

Is nonvoluntary euthanasia ethical? Is the person with no consciousness, thought Is nonvoluntary euthanasia ethical? Is the person with no consciousness, thought, feeling, and future a life? If it is, is it a life worth living? Note: Make sure to engage the reading as actively as possible and use citations if possible. The reading is […]

One of the central political and environmental issues of the 21st Century is Cli

October 20, 2023

One of the central political and environmental issues of the 21st Century is Cli One of the central political and environmental issues of the 21st Century is Climate Change. In chapter 14, (pp. 427 ff.) Mackinnon offers a discussion of different aspects of this important issue. Explain some of these issues and their significance for […]

I cannot think of an item which Singer would consider a “luxury” that I would de

October 19, 2023

I cannot think of an item which Singer would consider a “luxury” that I would de I cannot think of an item which Singer would consider a “luxury” that I would deem more valuable than a child’s life, health, or wellbeing. When you break down the scenario through Singer’s reasoning, it seems absolutely ridiculous to […]

Position paper builds on a given topic (that we have previously studied) by para

October 5, 2023

Position paper builds on a given topic (that we have previously studied) by para Position paper builds on a given topic (that we have previously studied) by paraphrasing, developing, and further elaborating your views and positions with detailed arguments; carefully crafted analysis; supporting your claims with evidence (textual sources). Once you review the conversations on […]

Thomson’s article, A Defense of Abortion, is famous/infamous for its many exampl

October 3, 2023

Thomson’s article, A Defense of Abortion, is famous/infamous for its many exampl Thomson’s article, A Defense of Abortion, is famous/infamous for its many examples of argument-by-analogy. Each analogy and bundle of associated reasoning is focused on a particular situation where abortion might be considered, e.g., abortion following a rape, abortion due to a mother’s life […]

1) I would like to discuss objection #6. 2) This objection states that Ashley ha

October 1, 2023

1) I would like to discuss objection #6. 2) This objection states that Ashley ha 1) I would like to discuss objection #6. 2) This objection states that Ashley has the same rights to have sexual pleasure and proper development as you or I do since she is a human being. The value of physical […]

Part of learning about argumentation involves learning how to respond to objecti

September 25, 2023

Part of learning about argumentation involves learning how to respond to objecti Part of learning about argumentation involves learning how to respond to objections made against ones reasoning as well as learning how to evaluate author responses to objections. Author responses to objections should always be (1) relevant to the objection, (2) plausible, and (3) […]

1) The side of the transgender high school athletes debate that seems to have th

September 23, 2023

1) The side of the transgender high school athletes debate that seems to have th 1) The side of the transgender high school athletes debate that seems to have the maximal amount of “respect for persons” is the one that doesn’t allow transgenders on female teams. Just because it will show respect for more people […]

1-Some people do not believe in technology because of their fears of using it. F

September 21, 2023

1-Some people do not believe in technology because of their fears of using it. F 1-Some people do not believe in technology because of their fears of using it. For example, Amish people recognize that technology can lead to evil. If you have the ability to prove them wrong, how will you emphasize your view? […]