This 3-4 page Project Assignment picks up the discussion of the self in the week 2 discussion by asking you to further explore the question of who you are. If any of the philosophers we read this session might agree with your view, identify the philosopher and explain their position on the self. If any … Read more
This Project Assignment picks up the discussion of truth in the Week 3 Discussion by asking you to compare and contrast the modern and postmodern approaches to truth and art. In a 3-4 page paper, discuss the following: Explain the idea that art represents reality by discussing Plato and/or Aristotle’s view of art. Discuss a … Read more
Imagine that you have been given a piece of sovereign land upon which to build a just society. In a 3-4-page paper, discuss the following: Identify and explain your definition of justice. Identify and discuss the social philosophy/philosophies that are similar to your own vision of justice. For example, you might draw upon Rawls’ idea … Read more
Imagine you could go back in time and give your childhood self a letter in which you explain your current view of the good and ethical life. Write a 3-4 page letter to your childhood self explaining your view of the Good in which you: Identify at least one philosopher who might agree with your … Read more
What is Wisdom? In a 3-4 page essay, address/discuss the following: Define “dialectic” and discuss how Socratic dialogue differs from other conversations. Illustrate your understanding with examples of some specific beliefs one might examine via the Socratic Method. Explain the difference between knowledge and opinion for Socrates as illustrated in the Meno and the Republic. Explore your own … Read more
The future of travel and tourism blends technological innovation, cultural authenticity, economic mindfulness, and a strong emphasis on personal well-being. Additionally, destinations strive to transform passive sightseeing into active, engaging explorations that educate and entertain. Focusing on Beijing, we examine how it currently achieves these attributions and how it will adapt to these trends in … Read more
Project success is dependent upon several factors, not the least of which is effective and efficient communication. Assume you have just been assigned to manage an office renovation project for your company, a project that impacts several departments and several areas of the building. Some of these areas are common areas and are used by … Read more
After reading Chapter 15 on intelligence in infancy, do a Google search of “educational toys for infants” – do you think any of the products or programs would be helpful or beneficial to an infant’s cognitive development? How might the toys be helpful? How might they be a waste of money? Be sure to include … Read more
Choose a theoretical mission for a vehicle type (aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft) that is different from your project. Prepare a report that does the following: Propose at least three concepts that could work for this mission. These concepts do not necessarily have to be feasible, but must be plausible. The more creative, the better! Select the concept … Read more
Morbidity is a term used to describe the unhealthy state of an individual (e.g., individual with diabetes) or within a population (e.g., the incidence of seasonal flu). Whereas mortality is the rate of death in population. Both terms are applied in epidemiology at the individual level and across a population. In public health, surveillance plays … Read more