What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side given a contemporary debate, such as those concerning animal rights, stem cell research, abortion, the death penalty, and so forth?

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Week 5 Discussion: Kant’s Ethics and Our Duty

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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapters 9, 10
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Introduction
Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and what is universal applies always and everywhere. Don’t forget about the second formulation of the categorical imperative which states, “Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means.” It is just as important.

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following sets of questions:

  1. What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side given a contemporary debate, such as those concerning animal rights, stem cell research, abortion, the death penalty, and so forth?
  2. Elaborate in detail the ethical positions arrived at by using the Kantian categorical imperative relative to the long standing debate surrounding the death penalty or abortion. Argue the ethics from the point of view of the prisoner or from the fetus
  3. Evaluate the ethical positions in part two. You will want to detail whether they are convincing, logical, correct, consistent, etc.

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
  • Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
  • APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Reference

 

Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.

Describe the statisticalmethods (e.g., measures of central tendency, types of scores, indices of variability,correlations, types of distributions) that you would expect to use to analyze the results of the assessments selected for this plan. If your measure is not norm-referenced, describe how cut-off scores are used.

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10 page paper on the DAST answering the following:

1. Briefly describe the selected counseling setting, types of services provided,and the demographic

characteristics of the clientele served.

2. Describe the types of testing you will use in your selected setting (e.g., norm referenced testing,

group or individualassessments, standardized or non-standardized testing,environmental, observation)

and select two specific assessments that you would use in your selected counseling setting given the

population served.

3. Identify and describe how your client’s academic/educational,career, personal, or social development

(choose one) will inform the selection of the two assessments and the assessment process,as wellas

how you would use these assessments for diagnostic and treatment intervention purposes.

4. Describe how you willeffectively prepare for and conduct the assessment meeting.

5. What procedures will you use for assessing risk to self or others?

6. Describe the statisticalmethods (e.g., measures of central tendency, types of scores, indices of

variability,correlations, types of distributions) that you would expect to use to analyze the results of

the assessments selected for this plan. If your measure is not norm-referenced, describe how cut-off

scores are used.

7. What ethicaland culturally relevant strategies will you use to select,administer,and interpret these

assessments and test results? This will include confidentiality, informed consent,etc.

8. Administer one of the two assessments selected for this assessment plans to a classmate or a friend.

Provide a summary of the administration process and a video recording of the post-assessment

discussion session where you share

From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.

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When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking by playing the “Believing Game.” The Believing Game is about making the effort to “believe” – or at least consider – the reasons for an opposing view on an issue.

The assignment is divided into two (2) parts.
In Part I of the assignment (due Week 3), you will first read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes: “The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful” at http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf. Next, you will review the Procon.org Website in order to gather information. Then, you will engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.

Note: In Part II of the assignment (due Week 5), you will write an essay geared towards synthesizing your ideas.

Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity. Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

  1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue.
  2. From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.
  3. For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
    1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
    2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
    3. In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires use of APA Format.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
  • Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

Describe your rationale as to why you designed the brochure the way you did (e.g., photos, key focus areas). Use at least two scholarly sources to substantiate your rationale. The sources and reflection should be in APA format.

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Imagine the agency you created in Topic 4 to provide mental health services for individuals suffering from mood disorders is expanding to reach out to the community by educating citizens about wellness strategies. In order to get the word out about your new services, create a brochure that does the following:

  1. Identify life events that might motivate an individual to seek wellness services.
  2. Develop a mission statement for the clinic.
  3. Provide an overview of services offered.
  4. Describe an itinerary for two days of treatment.
  5. Explain how assessments will be utilized at the clinic.

Use a brochure format of your choice that is appealing to your target audience. (graphics and color are encouraged). You do not need to submit the brochure to TurnItIn.

In a separate document, write a 250-500 word reflection that does the following:

  1. Who will be your key audience/target population?  Examples include clients with mood disorders and their families, age groups, or cultural backgrounds.
  2. Why did you select these methods for your agency?
  3. Describe your rationale for why this information is useful in the brochure.
  4. Describe your rationale as to why you designed the brochure the way you did (e.g., photos, key focus areas).
  5. Use at least two scholarly sources to substantiate your rationale. The sources and reflection should be in APA format.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.