1. Theory of Character According to Abrams the meaning of character are the persons presented in a dramatic or narrative work‚ who are interpreted by the reader as being edowed with moral and dispositional qualities that are expressed in what they say - the dialogue - and what they do - the action (198 1:2) Therefore characters are important element in the story. The stories always introduce their characters to give a description to the readers. Character is commonly used in two ways (Stanton
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My Research-Based Theory Of Teaching My Research-Based Theory of Teaching Abstract This paper is expressing my own theory of teaching based off the research that I have done and from my educational psychology class. This paper will be describing my own opinion on what are the major topics of education psychology. The areas of information that this paper will be covering are in the areas of child development‚ learning theory‚ motivation‚ teaching strategies and keeping control
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Learning Theory Based on Behaviorism Jin Xue-jun Zhangjiang Normal University Much of the research by behaviorists was done on animals rather than human learners and then extended to humans. The core idea of it is that learning occurs through stimulation and response. Does this animal-behavior based behaviorism conform to children’s generalizations of English language? Experts say‚ yes‚ by showing examples of learning
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varies with the customs and the beliefs of the family. Ethical relativism is one of the philosophical theories that assert that the vindication of morality is relative to one’s culture. The fact that whether an action or value is morally upright is dependent on the norm of the society. The action proven as morally upright in one society can be proven as wrong or right with another. This underscores a critical discussion on the theory of ethical relativity according to Pojman. The philosophy
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Criticisms leveled against Ethical Theories 1. Criticisms leveled against Consequentialism. Consequentialism is based on the consequences of actions. It is sometimes called a teleological theory‚ from the Greek word telos‚ meaning goal. According to consequentialism‚ actions are right or wrong depending on whether their consequences further the goal. The goal (or‚ "the good") can be something like the happiness of all people or the spreading of peace and safety. Anything which contributes to
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Ethical Theories Utilitarianism Utilitarian ethical theories are based on one’s ability to expect the concerns of an deed. Utilitarianism’s creed is that the result of any action takes importance over any type of means‚ this means that Utilitarianisms objective is to help as many individuals as possible even if it were to negatively disturb people along the way so as long as it helped the general populace. Basically‚ it’s the ends that matter not necessarily the means. Rights Rights ethical theory
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Abstract This paper explains the value and purpose of Practice‚ Research and Theory in nursing. How has this practice benefitted nursing up to this point‚ and what gains/losses does it have. As we research the great theorist from the past‚ getting a glimpse at what nursing once was and how it affected the patients‚ families and staff as a whole‚ we learned that in the late 1800‚ early 1900 when Florence Nightingale led women on the battlefield tending to wounded soldiers. Learning as they go‚ realizing
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Ethical theories and business Introduction When it comes to determining a set of rules‚ guidelines or principles to follow in the business industry‚ many will agree that it is difficult for everybody to agree on one due to the complexities of dealing with human nature. Therefore‚ to a certain extent‚ the field of business ethics tries to come up with solutions to handle problems that arise within the business environment. On the contrary belief‚ one should not be confused with the meaning of morality
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framework‚ ethical egoism fails as a moral theory to assist moral decision making because it endorses the animalistic nature of humanity‚ fails to provide a viable solution to a conflict of interest‚ and is proved to be an evolutionary unstable moral strategy. Outline: Ethical egoism claims that all our actions can be reduced to self-interest. This is a controversial moral theory which sometimes can be detrimental. Without a well-defined framework of the nature of self-interest‚ ethical egoism
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Contemporary ethical theory begins with G. E. Moore (1873–1958). Moore opened up new issues for consideration and altered the focus of ethical discussion. Moore believed that the task of the ethical philosopher is to conduct a “general inquiry into what is good.”This seems reasonably straightforward‚ down to earth‚ and useful. If you know what good or goodness is‚ and if you know what things are good‚ then you also know what proper conduct is‚ right? This‚ at any rate‚ is what Moore maintained
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